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Combating Institutional Racism Through Mentoring: A Public Health Approach
Combating Institutional Racism Through Mentoring: A Public Health Approach
Foreword by Dr. Crystal J. Lucky, Associate Dean, Villanova University | Preface by Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, President, Independence Blue Cross Foundation
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About the book
About the book
Effective mentorship plays a critical role in the success of students navigating systemic barriers on their path to becoming public health leaders and decision-makers. This book builds on my 2020 dissertation, The Faculty Mentoring Experiences of Black Doctoral Public Health Students: A Qualitative Study, to examine the historical and current practices in public health education and their impact on workforce development.
Systemic racism and the continued marginalization of aspiring public health professionals have created a pipeline problem, limiting opportunities for underrepresented students. Using a public health approach, this book identifies the root causes of these disparities, explores strategies for prevention, and offers recommendations for large-scale implementation.
Designed as a resource for higher education institutions, public health schools and programs, and organizations committed to student success, this book provides actionable insights to strengthen the pipeline and foster a more equitable public health workforce.
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Published by Sims Publishing Group, LLC, Washington, DC 20003 www.simspublishinggroup.com
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A Note from the Author
A Note from the Author
While this book is an expansion of my dissertation, it was born out of personal experience. Navigating the education systems- first the k-12 system and then the higher education system is filled with successes and challenges. The case studies in this book are my story, my experiences at different times in my life. This is to be expected, but the historical foundation with racism and exclusion at its core is one we cannot escape, nor can we ignore it. I have been shaped by it and I have been harmed by it. My hope is that those who read this book will see the system for what it is, with all of its history, and reflect on the role that they play in it. We are long past being able to deny and ignore the systems that create barriers for Black students. Many believe that it’s impossible to change the system from the inside and that may be true, which is why I feel that focusing on mentoring as a tool to chip away at it and reduce harms done to students can make a difference. Systemic racism is a public health problem that permeates our education and healthcare system. Taking a public health approach, defining and measuring the problem, determining the cause or risk factors for the problem, allows for more opportunities to study this problem, develop interventions and evaluate our efforts. This book offers guidance in where to begin: reflecting on our experiences, behaviors, practices and policies. Hope you’re ready to do the work.
Testimonials
Testimonials
"It was a powerful read. I hope there is hope for mentors like you despite DEI crackdown in this country. And even though I am not Black (I am partially Hispanic, but I've always been sort of in a middle ground of mixed race-ness where I often find my role to be more of an ally than that of someone from a marginalized ethnicity/race), I appreciate the advice you gave to non-Black readers towards contributing to and analyzing their institutions." S.M.C.
“I felt and heard Dr. Patterson’s voice throughout this manuscript, while also seeing, hearing, and feeling my own journey. I appreciate the intentionality and the purpose that this work strives to achieve, not just for African American higher education professionals, but for the field of higher education, with a call for the connection to the K-12 pipeline. Accountability is communal. Equitable views and intentional efforts should, and must be made, to achieve total health for all.” Dr. Angela Beale-Tawfeeq
About the Author
About the Author
Dr. Natasha A. Marquez Patterson, MPH (she/her) is currently a tenured professor and Department Chair for the Department of Public Health at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in Ewing, NJ, teaching leadership, health education, and health policy courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Patterson has been teaching in higher education for over 18 years. Prior to teaching she worked in the field as a Health Educator, Program Coordinator for a community based organization and a Research Program Manager for a world renowned cancer research center. Dr. Patterson is able to use her early public health experiences and network to support students in the classroom, in research and in connecting students to internships and careers. Dr. Patterson has served as a mentor for both undergraduate and graduate students to ensure that they are prepared for their future career and academic endeavors. She has been able to build long lasting relationships with students as she views them as her future colleagues.
Dr. Patterson presents at international, national and local conferences and sits on expert panels, most recently she was a panelist for the Prevention Is Key (PIK) Harm Reduction Legislative Breakfast with New Jersey Senator Joseph Vitale. Dr. Patterson mentors high school and college students as well as professionals in or transitional to public health and higher education positions. She provides the information and support they need to reach their academic and career goals. Dr. Patterson is a member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the New Jersey Public Health Association (NJPHA). She extends this work into her civic and community engagement as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, the National Association of University Women, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., and serving as Chair of the board for HealthSpark Foundation.
Dr. Patterson is the Founder and CEO of On the Journey to Better, LLC, www.onthejourneytobetter.com a specialized consulting firm where the mission is to empower individuals and organizations to create equitable and inclusive spaces through transformative education, mentoring, and strategic solutions; specializing in addressing systemic inequities, advancing public health, and fostering leadership development by leveraging over two decades of expertise in academia, public health, and community engagement. By centering traditionally marginalized voices, we aim to inspire change, build capacity, and drive meaningful progress in higher education, public health, and beyond.
Research Focus: health disparities, social justice, racial justice, maternal and child health, substance use disorder and recovery
Recent Projects:
Decriminalization of Drugs Policy in New Jersey
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plans: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Black and Latinx Communities
Black Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in New Jersey: A Focus on Doula Care
Racial Justice and Recovery
Substance Use Disorder and Recovery in Pregnant Women During COVID-19 Pandemic
Media
Media
Episode #282 On The Journey To Better, With Natasha Patterson, PhD, MPH
Episode #282 On The Journey To Better, With Natasha Patterson, PhD, MPH
I invite you to listen to an interview I did with Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley on the Public Health Epidemiology Conversations Podcast. Our conversation flows through all different aspects of the realm of public health including when I first felt drawn to the field, where my current passion [in public health] lies, and tell listeners about my consulting business and my new book!
Hit the link to listen https://www.drchhuntley.com/post/episode-282
"The Method for Mentoring from a Cultural Lens" A Conversation with Dr. Natasha Patterson
"The Method for Mentoring from a Cultural Lens" A Conversation with Dr. Natasha Patterson
Community Voice PHL Talk Show: On this episode of Community Voice PHL we talk with Dr. Patterson who will share her tips on how you get get your New Year off to a SmartStart through mentoring! #communityvoicephl #inform #engage #inspire #mentoring #drnatashapatterson Get the book "Combating Institutional Racism Through Mentoring": https://tinyurl.com/MentoringPBH
BOOK LAUNCH EVENT HELD ON JANUARY 27, 2023
A Conversation with Hakeem Abdul-Aziz, Producer and Host of the Award-winning Community Voice PHL Talk Show
A Conversation with Hakeem Abdul-Aziz, Producer and Host of the Award-winning Community Voice PHL Talk Show
Additional Events
Additional Events
Black Women's Education Alliance (BWEA) Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:30 am-1:00 pm at Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School 7101 Paschall Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19142
BWEA Philadelphia Chapter's Political Awareness Committee is hosted a Breakfast Bingo event which included speakers, games. prizes, and a lot of FUN and information. Their speakers included several candidates for Office of Mayor in Philadelphia! Each game included powerful information on relevant issues, an opportunity to support High School Scholarships, and engaging fun with gifts and prizes.
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