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  • 2026 Health Equity Summit: Rising Together

    Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center 200 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, United States

    A culturally-enhanced conference on the various social determinants of health impacting health care of BIPOC, immigrant, and underserved communities.

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Justice Begins with Your Voice

SEPA Mujer works toward a world where all immigrant women live free from violence, with the power to decide over their bodies, their lives, and their future. Since 1993, we have supported Latina women in Long Island through legal services, community support, education, and leadership development.

Our commitment is unwavering: to transform fear into collective strength and personal stories into movements for justice. Here, you will find a safe space for yourself, for your rights, and for your voice

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We are honored to have Elmer Flores join our lineup of speakers at the Health Equity Summit! Elmer serves as the Statewide Policy & Advocacy Manager at NEW Pride Agenda and has long been a fixture in New York’s community organizing scene. With a career spanning over seven years in advocacy, he focuses on securing justice for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers by transforming community needs into legislative action. His previous work with Release Aging People in Prison highlights his commitment to decarceration and empowering those most impacted by the legal system. Don’t miss this chance to engage in a deep dive into social justice and your community change. Date: Thursday, May 21st Location: Health Equity Summit at Hofstra University Claim your spot today! Visit the link in our bio or our official website to sign up. Tickets are going fast! ¡Es un honor contar con Elmer Flores entre nuestros ponentes en la Cumbre de Equidad en Salud! Elmer se desempeña como Gerente Estatal de Política y Defensa en NEW Pride Agenda y ha sido durante mucho tiempo una figura clave en la organización comunitaria de Nueva York. Con una trayectoria de más de siete años en la defensa de derechos, se enfoca en lograr justicia para los neoyorquinos LGBTQ+ transformando las necesidades de la comunidad en acciones legislativas. Su labor previa con Release Aging People in Prison destaca su compromiso con la descarcelación y el empoderamiento de las personas más afectadas por el sistema judicial. No pierdas la oportunidad de participar en este análisis profundo sobre la justicia social y el cambio impulsado por tu comunidad. Fecha: Jueves 21 de mayo Lugar: Cumbre de Equidad en Salud en la Universidad de Hofstra ¡Reserve su lugar hoy mismo! Visite el enlace en nuestra biografía o nuestro sitio web oficial para inscribirse.  ¡Los boletos se están agotando rápido!
Immigration detention is rising so rapidly that the number of New Yorkers facing deportation could triple in the next year. We need $175M in the state budget now to fund legal representation and protect the rights of our neighbors. With 70% of New Yorkers supporting immigrant legal defense, the mandate is clear. New York leaders must act decisively. No one should stand alone in court. La detención de inmigrantes está aumentando tan rápidamente que el número de neoyorquinos enfrentando la deportación podría triplicarse el próximo año. Necesitamos $175 millones en el presupuesto estatal ahora para financiar la representación legal y proteger los derechos de nuestros vecinos. Con el 70% de los neoyorquinos a favor de la defensa legal para inmigrantes, el mandato es claro. Los líderes de Nueva York deben actuar con decisión. Nadie debería estar solo ante el tribunal.
We are excited to welcome Carlos Arnao as a featured speaker at the Health Equity Summit! Carlos serves as the Director of Healthy Communities for the New York Immigration Coalition, where he spearheads policy initiatives and researches the intersection of health, housing, and climate change within New York’s immigrant populations. Drawing from his extensive background in environmental justice and urban conservation, Carlos is a dedicated advocate for systemic change. He earned his Master of Public Health in Health Policy from Loyola University’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health. Be part of this vital dialogue on community resilience and systemic advocacy. Date: Thursday, May 21st Location: Health Equity Summit at Hofstra University Register now to save your seat! Head to the link in our bio or check out our website. Space is limited, so act fast! ¡Nos complace darle la bienvenida a Carlos Arnao como orador destacado en nuestra Cumbre de Equidad en Salud! Carlos se desempeña como Director de Comunidades Saludables de la New York Immigration Coalition, donde encabeza iniciativas políticas e investiga la intersección entre la salud, la vivienda y el cambio climático en las poblaciones inmigrantes de Nueva York. Basándose en su amplia trayectoria en justicia ambiental y conservación urbana, Carlos es un firme defensor del cambio sistémico. Obtuvo su Maestría en Salud Pública en Políticas de Salud en la Escuela Parkinson de Ciencias de la Salud y Salud Pública de la Universidad Loyola. Se parte de este diálogo vital sobre la resiliencia comunitaria y defensa sistémica. Fecha: Jueves 21 de mayo Lugar: Cumbre de Equidad en Salud en la Universidad de Hofstra ¡Regístrese ahora para asegurar su lugar! Diríjase al enlace en nuestra biografía o visite nuestro sitio web. El cupo es limitado, ¡así que no espere más!

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