Everyday People Advancing Health Equity Across Communities
In Boston, residents separated by two stops on the Orange Line have a life expectancy gap of 23 years. While this injustice is striking, driving change can feel overwhelming. That's why GenUnity's Health Equity Program equips people with the relationships, knowledge, and skills to advance health equity in their community.
The Journey to Equitable Health Outcomes
Our Health Equity program unites a diverse group of Bostonians, from those directly impacted by health inequities, to hospitals, health insurers, life science companies, governments, and nonprofits.
During our 10-week program, you’ll engage with fellow members and local leaders to examine our health systems — from the role of policies and money, to disparities in social services and mental health. Together, you’ll surface new ideas and build the individual and collective power to realize more equitable health outcomes.
On completing the program, you'll join our Lifetime Community of Practice as an Andrew Dreyfus Community Leadership Fellow. Here, you’ll connect with hundreds of GenUnity members across our programs and receive ongoing support to drive change in your workplace and community.
Click here to learn what four of our past participants have to say about the Health Equity Program.
Why Join the Program?
Build lasting relationships with 50 everyday leaders committed to health equity.
Connect with health experts, from patients to policymakers.
Strengthen your understanding of our health systems and capacity to drive change.
"I'm grateful GenUnity gave us the space to share our stories and lay the foundation for our hopes and plans to build a better world."
"For me, partnering with GenUnity is a must. Realizing Health Equity starts with each of us exercising our power to make change, and GenUnity is activating a unique multi-racial, cross-class, and intergenerational coalition of residents to do so."
Program Overview
Program Kickoff
Program Kickoff
Lay the groundwork for the program with a kickoff event to build cohort relationships and foundational training on active listening, effective inquiry, and health justice.
Community partner sessions
Community partner sessions
Engage directly with community leaders in small-group sessions to discover why health inequities persist and how to become the driving force for positive change in your community.
Cohort sessions
Cohort sessions
Immerse yourself in thought-provoking discussions about critical health equity issues and develop innovative action plans alongside our experienced facilitators and fellow program members.
Program celebration
Program celebration
Reflect and celebrate the program journey with your cohort and our community partners. Following the program, you'll have the chance to join our lifetime member community as an Andrew Dreyfus Community Leadership Fellow, where you'll connect with hundreds of everyday leaders and have access to additional resources to drive change.
Program Costs and Stipends
We offer different membership options to make our program accessible to everyone.
- Employer Sponsorship: Most businesses can sponsor their employees for free through our partnership with the Commonwealth Corporation Workforce Training Fund Express program.
- If you’re an employer interested in sponsoring your employees, you can reach out to reach out to our team at JoinUs@genunity.org
- Scholarships and Stipends: We offer scholarships and stipends up to $30/hour for program members who require financial assistance.
Program Schedule
Mark these important dates and times in your calendar so you don’t miss any of our program events and sessions:
September 16, 2023
Every other Thursday, 6 - 8 PM ET, September 21 - November 9
One hour per week, biweekly, flexible to your schedule
November 16, 2023
September 14, 2024
Sept. 19 - Nov. 7, Every other Thursday, 6 - 8 PM ET
One hour per week, biweekly, flexible to your schedule
November 21, 2024
Program Application Process
Your journey to making health more equitable for everyone starts here! Take 30 minutes to complete our application today.
After reviewing your application, we may invite you to a 20-minute interview to learn more about you. Our team will then reach out to share a final decision on your application as soon as we are able.
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The Greater Boston Area is home to some of the world’s most renowned medical schools, hospitals, and innovators in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Yet, in the shadow of these institutions, the residents of Boston face stark health inequities that result in poor health outcomes — particularly in historically marginalized communities.
Download our whitepaper to learn more about the Health Equity landscape in Greater Boston, the inherent challenges in its ecosystem, and the solutions that can illuminate a path towards progress and meaningful change.
