From Epistemic Peerhood to Community Engagement: Reorienting Research and Practice to Meet the Needs of Historically Marginalized Groups
Please join the Georgetown University School of Nursing and the Gender⁺ Justice Initiative invite for an IPE Faculty Lecture:
“From Epistemic Peerhood to Community Engagement: Reorienting Research and Practice to Meet the Needs of Historically Marginalized Groups”
Featuring:
Ryan M. Combs, Ph.D, M.A.
Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Information Sciences
University of Louisville
Monday, September 23, 2024
12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
St. Mary’s Hall Room 415 and via Zoom
Dr. Ryan M. Combs (he/him) is an Associate Professor of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Louisville School of Public Health & Information Sciences. His qualitative and community-based research explores the impact of health policies and practices on historically marginalized and minoritized populations. Dr. Combs has over 15 years of experience conducting research with stakeholders such as community members, patient groups, policymakers, and practitioners. He recently completed a state-funded community-engaged project to tailor 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline messaging to African American and LGBTQ+ Kentuckians. Currently, he leads the development of medical education curriculum to help providers identify trauma and promote resilience in LGBTQ+ adolescents. Outside of work, Ryan serves on the board of the Fairness Campaign, Kentucky’s statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be sent to Paula Campbell at pc1010@georgetown.edu by September 19, 2024. A good-faith effort will be made to fulfill requests.