Harvard Chan School hosts a diverse array of speakers, invited to share both scholarly research and personal perspectives. They do not speak for the School, and hosting them does not imply endorsement of their views, organizations, or employers.

Exec. Ed: Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value

In Person

Supporting Executives with Directions, Tools, and Approaches to Increase Representation of Women on Health Care and Related Industry Boards Gender disparity on boards of directors is well recognized and documented, whether in the for-profit, non-profit, or government sectors. In the United States, fewer than 30% of corporate board directors are women. Nearly 50% of venture … Continue reading "Exec. Ed: Women on Boards: Getting On and Adding Value"

Neuroscience and Cannabis: Implications for Law and Policy

Virtual

Event Description The legalization of cannabis has raised significant questions for law and public policy. In her annual lecture, neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd explores the science of cannabis, CBD, and the future of substance use disorder treatment. Dr. Stephanie Tabashneck will moderate a discussion and audience Q&A about the implications for law and policy. Panelists Yasmin Hurd, PhD, Ward-Coleman … Continue reading "Neuroscience and Cannabis: Implications for Law and Policy"

Gratitude Unfolded: a Workshop on Integrating the Art of Noticing and Appreciation into the Student Journey

In Person

On Thursday April 18th, from 1-1:50 pm in Kresge 202B, we invite Harvard students to join us for “Gratitude Unfolded”, a workshop on integrating the art of noticing and appreciation into the student journey. Participants will delve into the transformative power of gratitude in their daily lives, beginning with an introduction to the scientific evidence … Continue reading "Gratitude Unfolded: a Workshop on Integrating the Art of Noticing and Appreciation into the Student Journey"

UNICEF’s Mental Health Acceleration Initiative: Scaling up & Scaling Deep Evidence-based Child, Adolescent and Caregiver Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Virtual

Join the Department of Global Health and Population for our weekly Thursday Brown Bag Series on April 18 via Zoom. Zeinab Hijazi, MSc, PsyD, will present “UNICEF’s Mental Health Acceleration Initiative: Scaling up & Scaling Deep Evidence-based Child, Adolescent and Caregiver Mental Health and Psychosocial Support”. Zeinab Hijazi is a Global Lead on Mental Health … Continue reading "UNICEF’s Mental Health Acceleration Initiative: Scaling up & Scaling Deep Evidence-based Child, Adolescent and Caregiver Mental Health and Psychosocial Support"

Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Self-Assessing Your Leadership

Virtual In Person

Lunch ‘n’ Learn is a series of workshops for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health staff of color and allies. Participants meet twice a semester and engage in a themed session facilitated by members of the community and external guests. Our April session, "Self-Assessing Your Leadership" focuses on leadership self-assessment and growth. You'll explore … Continue reading "Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Self-Assessing Your Leadership"

Occupied City Documentary Screening

In Person

Date and Time: Thursday, April 18 (part 1) and Friday, April 19 (part 2) | 3:00-5:15 p.m. EDT Location: Jonathan M. Mann Conference Room (FXB Building, 7th Floor). Pizza and beverages will be served. Register here. Join us for a screening of Steve McQueen’s Occupied City, a documentary informed by Bianca Stigter’s book Atlas of an Occupied City (Amsterdam … Continue reading "Occupied City Documentary Screening"