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Maripat Pileggi joined Community Legal Services Inc. in 2007 as a staff attorney in the Health and Independence Unit. She works with clients to resolve legal problems that arise in many different government benefit programs run by the Social Security Administration, Department of Public Welfare, and the Department of Insurance. Ms. Pileggi worked as a […]

The Bridging the Gaps Alumni Network (BTGAN) is hosting a Project in Progress Session on Wednesday, November 11th from 12-1PM via zoom. A select few BTG alumni, community partners, and friends of the program will share their Projects in Progress. BTGAN is convening its multi-sector network to unite diverse fields around improving health and wellbeing […]

Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH is a Brooklyn-rooted, proud daughter of Antigua. Trained in pediatrics and preventive medicine/public health, she is an executive physician and cultural strategist with expertise in social entrepreneurship, narrative change, policy, neighborhood health strategies, health innovation, coalition building, and organizational change management to advance health and equity. Dr. Maybank’s unique expertise stems […]

Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the […]

Anthony L. Rostain, MD, MA, is Chair and Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Cooper University Healthcare where he directs the clinical, education and […]

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Laura Davis (she/her) is Director of Adolescent Sexual Health Services at Advocates for Youth (Advocates). Advocates for Youth champions young people’s rights to honest sexual health information; accessible, confidential, and affordable sexual health services; and the resources and opportunities necessary to create sexual health equity for all youth. Founded in 1980, the organization partners with young people, […]

Dr. Hasshan Batts, DHSc, MSW, is a keynote speaker, community epidemiologist, community health journalist, and tri-sector systems leader whose work bridges health, social services, education, and community organizations. He is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Preventive Measures Foundation, founder of Prison Survivors Network, and co-founder of the Watson-Batts School of Construction. Dr. Batts […]