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Helping amplify the voices of Minnesota’s youth at Youthprise’s event

On April 12, 2022, I will be co-chairing the Youth Voices Rising event hosted by Youthprise, in partnership with the Ordway Center for Performing Arts.

Transgender Day of Visibility: What does it mean to be visibly vibrant?

Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, (they/she), chief education officer, chief of staff, pediatrician and medical director of the Gender Health program at Children’s Minnesota, shares more about Transgender Day of Visibility.

Children’s Minnesota named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce it received the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index.

Renowned medical ethicist Harriet A. Washington speaks to Children’s Minnesota employees

Children’s Minnesota is honored to announce that renowned medical ethicist Harriet A. Washington was the guest speaker for our Grand Rounds that focused on the legacy of racism in the medical system on Feb. 17, 2022. The topic of the Ground Rounds was: A shot in the dark? Vaccines and medical untrustworthiness.

James C. Burroughs II joins Children’s Theatre Company to talk about racial injustice

James C. Burroughs II, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, was invited to join the Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) on Saturday, March 19, 2022, for a post-show conversation after their play, “Something Happened in Our Town.”

James C. Burroughs II joins Children’s Theatre Company to talk about racial injustice

James C. Burroughs II, senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Minnesota, was invited to join the Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) on Saturday, March 19, 2022, for a post-show conversation after their play, “Something Happened in Our Town.”

Sharing the mic with Monali Bhakta

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and #ShareTheMicMN have joined together to amplify the work, lives and stories of brilliant young Black, Indigenous, and women of color who are leading in Minnesota today. I’m excited to announce, I am joining this #WFMNxShareTheMicMN campaign!

Celebrating Women’s History Month: employee of 40 years shares more

We talked with Nancy Schult, neonatal nurse practitioner, about her 40-year career at Children’s Minnesota and what this month means to her.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: employee of 26.5 years shares more

We talked with Des Wallace, lead human resources business partner, about her 26.5-year career at Children’s Minnesota and what Women’s History Month means to her.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: senior project manager shares more

We talked with Natalia Meshkova, senior project manager, about her five-and-a-half years at Children’s Minnesota and what Women’s History Month means to her.