Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.
As part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Presente, our Latinx employee resource group, hosted a presentation on the uses of theater and culturally relevant art forms to promote health topics in Latinx cultures, particularly as a tool to combat childhood obesity. Dr. Manuel A. Morán, founder and artistic director of Teatro SEA (Society of the Educational Arts, Inc.), a bilingual arts-in-education organization and Latino children’s theatre, led the discussion on the value of stories, representation, and belonging in a bilingual environment in building a healthier future for children and Latinx families. Thank you, Dr. Moran for sharing your insights.
Prism, our colleague resource group for members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community, was honored to host a discussion of the impacts of bullying on LGBTQ+ youth featuring Joan Clementi of the the Tyler Clementi Foundation, and Liz Verrastro and David Diamond of the Westchester Jewish Community Services Center Lane program for LGBTQ+ youth. Attendees were treated to insights on the legal underpinnings of protections for LGBTQ+ students, how schools can support LGBTQ+ student well being, and what to do if someone you know is being bullied. Thanks to our speakers for helping to keep us informed and empowered to make a difference in our own communities.
To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, over 150 employees and their families participated in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks in Hartford, Albany, Syracuse, Long Island, and Central Park. In total, our teams raised $8,000 for the fight against breast cancer. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who enthusiastically supported this important event.
Meet Karina, our summer associate from Columbia University in the City of New York! “My role on EmblemHealth’s Strategic Initiatives team is giving me invaluable experience. I’m expanding my business/financial acumen while advancing health equity and supporting New Yorkers. I’m gaining experience in business development, strategic planning, and operational activities. I’m learning from my colleagues, building mentoring relationships, and getting to work on some pretty cool projects!” -Karina Zysman, Summer Associate
Meet Harsha, our summer associate from the Rochester Institute of Technology! “I joined EmblemHealth’s Information Technology team this summer because I’m passionate about health care and applying my skills to the field. I’m gaining real world experience in cybersecurity to start my career. I’m also making lasting connections here at EmblemHealth.” -Harsha Philip, Summer Associate
Meet Enid, our summer associate from Rutgers University! “Being a part of EmblemHealth’s Quality Management team means I’m learning about the different programs that are serving communities throughout NYC. I’m interested in population health, and I want to engage with community stakeholders in designing high-quality programs to meet the unique needs of their individual neighborhoods. I’m having an excellent experience.” -Enid Moore, Summer Associate
Meet Katherine, our summer associate from Fordham University! “I believe in EmblemHealth’s mission to create healthier futures for their customers, patients, and communities. I’m learning how the Legal team collaborates with other business units to support this mission. This summer, I’m gaining a better understanding of health care law. I’m enjoying working with the Legal team and participating in career development activities.” -Katherine Heaney, Summer Associate
Meet Sakinah, our summer associate from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy! “I’m excited to be working with EmblemHealth’s Provider Network & Population Health team. Being a summer associate is a special opportunity that I would not be able to find anywhere else. As a young professional pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH), the design of the summer associate program made it easy for me to say ‘yes’. I’m gaining experience working and making strong connections with my EmblemHealth team members.” -Sakinah Holmes, Summer Associate
Meet Paul, our summer associate from Villanova University! “I like working with EmblemHealth’s Actuarial team because I like the welcoming atmosphere here, and the greater purpose of working for one of the largest not-for-profit health insurers. I feel a strong connection to the company’s culture. I’m gaining effective work experience in actuarial health care while growing my skillset and building strong relationships with colleagues. It’s exciting to see what a potential career as a health care actuary looks like, as well as understanding how I can make a difference in the company and the greater community.” -Paul Gaynor, Summer Associate
Meet Shivani, our summer associate from Rutgers University! “My role on EmblemHealth’s Medical Management team is giving me cross-functional work experience on projects that are improving care. I’m gaining a better understanding of the insurance industry. I love that the company provides health and wellness programs to the communities they serve, allowing individuals to focus their energy on living their life to the fullest. It’s exciting to be a part of a company that helps enable this!” -Shivani Doshi, Summer Associate
