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AIP BIPOC Roundtable
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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Dismantling Myths and Advocating for Awareness
This roundtable is dedicated to fostering understanding, empowerment, and support within the autoimmune community.
This discussion will delve into the unique challenges faced by individuals living with rheumatoid arthritis, aiming to shed light on misconceptions and barriers to care within BIPOC communities. Through insightful dialogue, we'll explore the importance of early symptom recognition, tackle common misconceptions, and highlight available resources for support. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to gain expert guidance and insights into navigating the multifaceted challenges posed by rheumatoid arthritis. Mark your calendars for an enriching conversation that promises to pave the way for greater understanding, awareness, and support for BIPOC individuals living with RA.
Frequently Asked Questions
No problem! We will record this session and the link to view the recording will be sent to all who register and will also be posted here for 30 days.
Thanks to our generous sponsor, Autoimmune Wellness, there is absolutely no charge to attend the roundtable. Additionally, there is no obligation to purchase anything from us or any of our sponsors ever!
We ask for your email address so that we can remind you of the live session and communicate with you before and after the event in order to provide information of the highest value to you.
We value your privacy and promise not to share your contact information with anyone for marketing or other purposes. We will add your email address to our monthly newsletter mailing list, which you will be able to "unsubscribe" from at any time.
This event, and all of our programming, is open to everyone!
The AIP BIPOC Roundtable is a component of the AIP BIPOC Network and its purpose is to facilitate ongoing equity-centered health education for individuals living with autoimmune disease and the practitioners who serve them.
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Special Guests
Delores A. Hardwick, MBA
Arthritis Foundation - Executive Director, Central West Region
Delores A. Hardwick Haynes is currently in the role of Executive Director for the Arthritis Foundation in the Central West Region. She has been working as a leader in the nonprofit industry for over 16 years, with a strong background in advocating for and serving underserved populations. Delores has a passion for working in the community and striving to help others change the trajectory of their lives. She believes in building sustainable relationships with key stakeholders in order to make the biggest impact within the community. She has her MBA in Global Fashion Merchandising & Management, and hopes to start her own nonprofit one day, providing mentorship to youth, especially of color, in the creative industry. She is married to the love of her life, Bryan, and spends her free time traveling, reading, and caring for her dog Sasha.
Jazzmin McKay, MPH
Arthritis Foundation - Senior Director DEI Programming & Community Impact
Jazzmin has been working at the Arthritis Foundation for 17 years in various community engagement and development roles. Currently, she serves as the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programming and Community Impact. Her main objective is to empower arthritis communities across the country and enhance their health outcomes. Jazzmin holds a Master's in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
About the host
Jamie NicoleĀ serves as the Executive Director of the AIP BIPOC Network. As a holistic health coach, life coach, fitness instructor, and health & wellness motivational speaker, Jamie brings a wealth of expertise to her role.
As the founder and CEO of The Natural HEALing Coach, Jamie is on a mission to educate women with autoimmune diseases about living an AIP lifestyle. Beyond that, she is dedicated to breaking down the inequities that exist in the AIP BIPOC community, serving as barriers to the successful implementation of AIP.
In her one-on-one and group health coaching programs, Jamie empowers clients to identify triggers for their symptoms, value their choices, and take control of their bodies. Her focus on Healthy Eating and Active Living helps clients achieve freedom and balance in their lives.
Discover more about Jamie and her transformative approach to health and RESTORATION at www.naturalhealing.coach.