Clarisa: Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion

605 West 129th Street,New York NY 10027

16 March, 2023

Description

In 2016, the Bronx was ranked "the county in New York with the worst health outcomes” or 62nd of all 62 counties in NY in terms of health. This documentary tells the story of Clarisa Alayeto, a community activist from the Mott Haven section of the Bronx who — inspired by her Grandmother — sets out on a mission to break that cycle. Join Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry and the Zuckerman Institute for a screening of Clarisa, featuring the story of Clarisa Alayeto and her health journey and community activism. Immediately following the film, we will have a panel discussion moderated by Chandler Phillips, featuring Dr. Marlyn Delva, Eileen Z. Fuentes, and Dr. Adrian Jacques Ambrose. This event is free and open to the public. Register now to guarantee entrance. Light refreshments will be served. Doors open - 5:00pm Film Screening - 5:30pm Film Length - 17 minutes (captioned) Main Entrance: 3227 Broadway New York, NY 10027 Accessible Entrance Address: 605 W. 129th St New York, NY 10027 All visitors (except children 5 years of age and under), including those who enter any campus facility for any period of time, must be vaccinated and show proof of a primary vaccination series as part of visitor attestation. Please be prepared to show evidence of vaccination on arrival. Photography: On occasion, we capture photographs or video for promotional and archival purposes. When registering for the event at Jerome L. Greene Science Center, you give Columbia University in the City of New York the right to use your image for said purposes. We will never use your names, age or other identifying factors. Questions? Email us at [email protected] About the PanelistsDr. Marlyn DelvaMarlyn Delva serves as the Dean of Students at the School of General Studies. For nearly two decades, she has spent her career in higher education dedicated to supporting and enhancing the student experience through innovative and essential services. Before joining GS, Dean Delva provided service and leadership to the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health as an Associate Dean of Student Affairs and as the Dean of Students. She played a significant role in developing services and educational programming designed to foster inclusivity and ensure the well-being of students. Her commitment to providing access to such resources has, over time, only grown to encompass the transformation of the educational experience of each student. Dean Delva has garnered national recognition for her accomplishments, teaching, and leadership, including most recently being awarded the 2019 Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health Student Services Excellence Award for her forward-thinking practices and dedication in working with students. In addition to her role at GS, Dean Delva is an assistant professor of epidemiology and sociomedical sciences. Her research explores health disparities, focusing on the accessibility of health services and the impact of societal structures as these relate to populations descending from the Caribbean. Adrian Jacques Ambrose, MD MPH FAPADr Ambrose is currently the Senior Medical Director of the Psychiatry Faculty Practice Organization at Columbia University Medical Center. Integrating business development with clinical medicine for more than a decade, he also previously served as a subspecialist physician consultant in operations management, wellbeing, and market strategy for mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies. Clinically, Dr Ambrose specializes on treatment-refractory mood disorders for both the adult and child & adolescent populations in interventional psychiatry and novel therapeutics. Dr Ambrose completed his medical trainings at Dartmouth and Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital, public health training at the National Center for Primary Center, and value-based healthcare training at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice. He also completed the Minority Health Policy Fellowship at Harvard Medical School and has a Master’s in Healthcare Management and Public Policy from Harvard University. Eileen Z. FuentesEileen is a community health educator, patient justice advocate and works full-time as manager of patient relations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and since then has become a fierce advocate for all patients with a focus on the most marginalized. For six years, she led a free bilingual wellness program for patients in collaboration with the Herbert Irving Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center where she worked full-time addressing disparities in cancer care using communication and patient education strategies that are culturally appropriate. Appointed by the Manhattan Borough President, she has served on the Community Education Council, where she led the health and wellness efforts in her community. She also serves as patient advocate for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), SWOG Cancer Research Network, the Society for Integrative Oncology and New York City’s Nutrition Education Network’s (NYCNEN) Steering and Envisioning Committee. Eileen, who earned her graduate degree in Health Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, has been recognized by the United States Dominican Consulate recognized for her efforts.