Equity, Belonging, and Disability Justice: One Leaders Commitment to Systemic Change

Happy Wednesday and welcome back to the Intersection Podcast! In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Gizelle Clemens, Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement at National Medical Fellowships. Gizelle is a fervent leader working at the intersection of disability, gender, and race. She is both a disruptor and unifier driving systemic organizational changeGiselle shares her personal experience as a Black disabled woman and the challenges she faced in getting a proper medical diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of representation, highlighting how having a Black female doctor finally led to her medical issues being identified and treated.In this conversation, we discuss…Gizelle’s commitment to health equity.The challenges faced by people with disabilities in the workplace and how organizations can create cultures of equity and belonging.Her vision for disability justice, which includes eliminating barriers to transportation, housing, and access to resources.This episode is a must-listen for organizational leaders. Giselle challenges us to take action and make our workplaces and communities more accessible for people with disabilities, which ultimately benefits us all. Resources: Gizelle Clemens LinkedinCrip CampDisabilityLeadEmily Blum