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Mission Statement
Mission Statement
HERE4Justice: Students Mobilizing for Health Equity and Racial Equity
HERE4Justice: Students Mobilizing for Health Equity and Racial Equity
HERE4Justice works to advance health equity and social justice as they affect our communities, domestically and globally. We understand that societal structures and policies disproportionately and intentionally benefit some, while disadvantaging others. We know these inequities to be unfair, unjust, avoidable, and interconnected. Knowledge is power(ful), and often, it leaves two choices: to do nothing, or to act for change. We choose to act! We are committed to engaging in a structural analysis of inequalities, always looking toward upstream determinants, and to connecting our work to our mutual liberation. We hold ourselves accountable to taking concrete, tangible, and measurable actions that have impact.
Therefore, we engage in activism and partnership, with our mission in our hearts and the following goals as our guide:
Education and Awareness: Raise awareness and counter popular narratives focused on downstream responsibilities.
Advocacy and Structural Change: Advocate to change policies and structures that perpetuate unfair, discriminatory systems of stratification.
Campaigns and Programs: Create campaigns that are impact-driven, inclusive, accessible, and readily portable, and which leverage online and virtual communities.
Simmons University
Public Health
Simmons University
Public Health
The concept of health equity stems from an understanding that public health and social justice are deeply intertwined. The focus of Simmons University Master of Public Health program, delivered online, is to prepare students to work toward achieving health equity at local, national, and global levels.
Meet our Directors
Meet our Directors
Noailles Rodriguez
Director of Strategy and Operations
"Health equity is not just a professional goal, it is a personal commitment to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of language race, or socioeconomic background, have the opportunity to achieve optimal health outcomes."
Ifdy Wohlschlegel
Director of Projects
"Health equity means doing every thing we absolutely can so those who have had their health implicated by generations past don't continue to see that happening in my generation."
Hesper Khong
Director of Campaigns
"Addressing health inequities and sociostructural barriers to care are necessary steps towards supporting people’s ability to access and aspire towards a full, happy, and healthy life."
Cherie Ramirez
Director of Research
"Health equity is when everyone gets what they need to be healthy, even when resources are scarce. There is also an element of compassion that needs to be emphasized so that avoidable tragedies do not occur."
Jessica Bowman
Director of Digital Engagement
"Health Equity is important to me because I believe, in this world, people deserve a fair opportunity to achieve their healthiest self without barriers and regardless of their income, environment, and race!"
Clare Worth
Director of Logistics
"Health equity is important because it works to achieve the full health potential of all communities. It allows us to work toward a society where no one is disadvantaged by their circumstances."
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