Co-designing climate resilience: Building equitable community partnerships

Lauren Poor is a public health professional who has been working at the intersection of climate, health and equity for more than 15 years. In her current role, she works to build community health and climate resilience by helping hospitals across the US more deeply embody their role as anchors in their communities.  Previously, she worked in Baltimore with community groups, schools, non-profits, and city agencies to develop collaborative solutions to stormwater pollution.  Lauren received her Master's in Public Health from UNC Chapel Hill where she focused on community-based participatory research and environmental justice. She is also an artist who enjoys communicating through photography and song. 

Jeremiah Headen (he/they)’s career is rooted in service to the community. He taught in DC Public Schools as a high school teacher, worked as the lead organizer of a political campaign, provided TA for organizers all across the country, and served as a facilitator for various leadership training programs for social change leaders. Prior to taking on this role, Jeremiah created a program with a team of consultants at the Rockwood Leadership Institute called the “Heart of Black Leadership” that provides a unique leadership training specifically designed for Black leaders working within the social justice movement in response to the summer of 2020. Outside of work, Jeremiah enjoys spending time with loved ones as well as writing and performing songs.