In part two of this special two-episode month, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director honors National Women’s History Month with a remarkable woman. Director Scott interviews Dr. Carlessia Hussein, the former director of the State of Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, who is now a health equity consultant and philanthropist at Opportunity and Health for All. Together, they discuss Dr. Hussein’s empowering experience as a successful and impactful woman of color in this country. Key topics: Topic #1 -   Welcome and disclaimer from Jackie Scott [0:50] Topic #2 -   Guest introductions [1:30] Topic #3 -   Dr. Carlessia Hussein’s story [2:00] Topic #4 -   Living in the 70s as a minority woman [10:00] Topic #5 -   Promoting change and working in the DMV [13:30] Topic #6 -   The Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities [18:45] Topic #7 -   Philanthropy at Opportunity and Health for All [24:00] Topic #8 -   A message for young women today [31:15]  Resources: Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) Womens History Month Brunch – 3/16/2024 Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Opportunity and Health for All Contacts: DCRS Main Office Line: (410) 313-6400 Social media: @hococommunity Women’s History Month Brunch on 3/16 - Facebook: @hococfw  Send us a textVisit us at www.howardcountymd.gov/hococommunitychat, and follow us @hococommunity on Facebook, Instagram, X, Youtube, and Nextdoor.

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