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Empowering professional development through communication styles was the focus of our employees at a workshop led by expert and TEDx speaker Van Lai-DuMone, founder of worksmART advantage. During the event, participants learned how to effectively approach conflict, how to advocate for themselves, and how to navigate difficult conversations (with specific tips for women). The workshop was hosted by The Bold Collective, our employee resource group dedicated to cultivating authentic conversations and meaningful connections among women and their allies.
The diverse communities we serve were the focus of our employees at a recent internal panel discussion. Thank you to everyone who shared their unique perspectives and experiences to raise awareness and improve the care and coverage we provide across the EmblemHealth family of companies. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council hosted the event. This council is responsible for championing diversity, equity, and inclusion on behalf of our employees, members and patients, and vendor relationships.
This year’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month focused on the healing power of art in Latinx culture and featured guest speakers Yolanda Rodriguez, co-founder of the BxArts Factory; Charlie Vázquez, a creative writing coach and mindfulness meditation instructor; and Yasser Tejeda, a guitarist, producer, arranger, and composer born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, now based in Brooklyn. The event was led by Presente, our employee resource group dedicated to promoting the visibility and inclusion of #latinx within our enterprise and the communities we serve.
This year we celebrated National Coming Out Day by focusing on the personal, social, and community impact of LGBTQ+ coming out journeys. During the event, Prism, our employee resource group for members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community, presented their 2021 Prism Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC). NAMI is a member of Prism’s LGBTQ+ Healthcare Coalition. The Coalition collaborates with partner organizations across the region on initiatives to enhance care for LGBTQ+ individuals. Thanks to everybody who attended, especially those team members who shared coming out stories and provided resources to help others live openly and safely.
“I got to work alongside leading professionals within the Human Resources field to expand my knowledge of effective team management and my ability to foster a collaborative work environment. I learned how to motivate others and tackle problems in a strategic and creative manner to meet organizational goals.” - Milena Segal, Summer Associate
“Working with the IT Cyber Security team at EmblemHealth allowed me to learn about cybersecurity operations in the healthcare industry. I gained hands-on work and research experience and got to learn from senior leaders in the field. It was an invaluable experience.” - Taylor Dupree, IT Cyber Security Intern
“It was exciting to have the opportunity to work with the IT Cyber Security team at EmblemHealth. I made rewarding professional connections and gained hands-on cybersecurity work experience. This internship and supportive environment helped me develop skills to grow my career.” - Gideon Debrah, IT Cyber Security Intern
"It was great working with the Medical Management team and learning more about care management and the private insurance world. I gained a deeper understanding of the type of environment I want to work in. I also got to develop my professional presentation and Excel skills.” - Claire Miller, Summer Associate
“I gained experience working on Operations projects and working with others in a professional environment while being challenged and growing as an individual. I further developed my communication and other skills that I know will transfer over to any career path and will only improve over time.” - John Hagan, Summer Associate
Our summer associates were given a virtual tour of ACPNY’s medical office and EmblemHealth’s Neighborhood Care location in East New York. They learned how we are creating healthier futures for the members, patients, and the communities we serve. The event was hosted by Tim Kelly, ACPNY Chief Strategy Officer and Dr. Nicole Yvette Thomas-Sealey, VP, Clinical Training & Education. Thank you to all who participated and all our team members for their continued commitment to helping entire communities learn healthy behaviors.
