HealthCare UnTold

Our guest today is, Devon G. Peña the Founder and President of the Acequia Institute, a non-profit grant-making foundation dedicated to supporting environmental and food justice. The Institute is based on a 181-acre acequia farm in Viejo San Acacio, CO, situated on the ancestral lands and waters of the Nuchu, Dinè, Tewa, and Genizaro peoples. Established in 2006, the Acequia Institute focuses on the protection and preservation of acequia farming communities in the Upper Rio Grande region. Its key areas of focus include Water Democracy, Resilient Agriculture, and Environmental Justice. HealthCare UnTold celebrates Devon as a national treasure. As a farmer, seed-saver, plant-breeder, and philanthropist, he works tirelessly to conserve ancient foods and create Solidarity Economies with local creators. His efforts aim to improve his community health and wealth and to honor the beauty of ancestral food and growing practices. The work of the Acequia Institute is a gift to us all. Gracias to the Acequia Institute and Devon Pena! #acequiainstitute.org #devonpena #seedguardians #heritagecusine #deepfood #sanluismarket #solidarityeconomies #ancestraldiets #waterdemocracy #environmentaljustice

Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls & gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers. Several of the Las Fotos Project members have been impacted by the LA Fires, in response they have begun documenting the stories of artists who lost their equipment and studios in the fires.They are calling on artists impacted by the fires to share their stories on their website: lasfotosproject.org. By reading these stories, you can connect with and support the artists directly. If a particular story moves you, contact Las Fotos Project, and they will facilitate a direct connection with the artist. Organizations like Las Fotos Project, which support Latina/o/x artists and creatives, need our help to continue their vital work. You can make direct donations at lasfotosproject.org. Gracias Las Fotos Project for your dedication to supporting our artists and young people impacted by the LA Fires. Sí, Se Puede! #supportlasphotoproject.com #supportLAfiresurvivors #supportlatinosimpactedbyLAFires #LAFireSupport

Our guest today is Dante King, M.ED, CHRMP, Dante is an incredible speaker, author and consultant known for his work in the fields of diversity and anti-racism. He is particularly focused on addressing systemic racism, bias, and discrimination within organizations and institutions. King leverages his expertise to help organizations understand and dismantle structural inequities, foster inclusive environments, and implement transformative change. As a consultant, he provides training, workshops, and strategic guidance to help leaders and teams recognize and address implicit biases and historical patterns of exclusion. #DanteKing.com quity #RacialEquity #StandAgainstRacism #UnityinDiversity #Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness #400YearHolocaust

Our guest today is Vanessa Villaverde, the senior program investment officer at the CHCF Innovation Fund, which invests in technology and service companies with the potential to significantly lower the cost of care or to improve access to care for Californians with low incomes. Vanessa is an exceptional health leader with her eye on expanding the contributions of Latina/o/x innovators in health technologies, Before joining CHCF, Vanessa worked at health tech companies Caresyntax and Remedy Partners, where she developed value-based care programs and products. She worked at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for 10 years advising on innovative payment models, state Medicaid policy, and 1115 waivers. She has invested into health care companies through special purpose vehicles and Angel networks, created a nonprofit to further readiness for Black and Latino/x founders looking to fundraise, and served as a venture scout for Vamos Ventures, an LA-based and Latino/x-led VC fund providing capital to Latino/x and diverse teams in health care, wellness, workforce, fintech, and sustainability. HealthCare UnTold expresses its gratitude to Vanessa for her dedication and hard work in enhancing the health and prosperity for our communities. #VaneesaVillaverde #CAHealthCareFoundation #HealthCareInnovation #LatinoTechnologyStartups

Our guest today is Jacob Kendall, Jacob is a dedicated health advocate and a multifaceted expert. With a strong background in demographics, Jacob excels at analyzing health trends and identifying community needs. In this podcast he provides us with important insights about the roles and importance of immigrant health providers. His personal experiences as a patient within hospital and health systems as a patient, give him a unique perspective. Jacob is a speaker and educator and supports families who are in need of advocacy, you can contact him at: jacobevanskendall.com