Meet & Greet Author Judith Warren

11975 Northwest Boulevard,Springdale OH 45246

04 April, 2022

Description

Come out and meet one of Cincinnati's former Public Health Leaders. Judith Warren is a Public Health Icon and just released her 1st book! Going through breast cancer was a life-changing experience. I have been a public health professional and nonprofit health executive for over 40 years. However, when it came time for me to face my own cancer diagnosis, I realized that I had a lot to learn. I had to refocus, listen, learn and adjust my lifestyle. Regardless of the stage or type of cancer, the initial impact often leads to similar questions: How did this happen or why me God? And, then there’s denial; there are tears. There are also practical questions and decisions about career, business, family responsibilities, along with medical care options. My story shares how I put had to put life as usual on hold and figure out this new journey – with all of its twists, turns, unknowns, unexpected blessings and celebrations. I also share practical tips on how to navigate, advocate and make fully informed decisions for yourself and loved ones when seeking medical care during such a critical time. It is my hope that my story will illuminate what women face when they are confronted with this unexpected diagnosis. And, I add my voice to the call and national campaign for greater awareness and support for African American women’s health. Judith Wilson Warren's bio: Pro-active community leader and non-profit executive who specializes in developing and managing community collaboratives, leadership coaching, and consulting with nonprofit organizations regarding program design, implementation, resource development, and evaluation. She is currently the owner & principal Consultant at Ascentia Strategies, LLC. Here experience includes: 10/2012 – Present Executive Director, Zion Global Missions, Inc. Founder & CEO, Health Care Access Now, Cincinnati, OhioSenior Program Officer, InterAct for Health (formerly The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Chief Operating Officer, S.O.A.R. Development CorporationPresident & CEO West End Health Center, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio Manager of Administrative Affairs, Marion County Health Department, Indianapolis, IndianaHonors Received - Member, Cincinnati Queen City Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Mary Lou Andersen Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Communities Joined in Action (2017) - Recipient, Greater Cincinnati YWCA Career Woman Achiever of the Year (2011) - HealthPoint Hero, presented by HealthPoint Family Care of Northern KY (2009) - Founder Award, Minority Health Coalition of Marion County, Indianapolis, IN (2007) - Strategic Alliance Award, Greater, American Heart Association Grtr. Cincinnati (2005), - Brienza-Lindsay Board Award, Outstanding Board Service, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (2002) - Outstanding National Social Action Program, “Clinical Depression and African American Women” Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (1998) - Contributing Author, “State of Black Cincinnati: A Framework for Action: Improving the Health Status of African Americans,” published by the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati (May 1995) Professional Presentations Presenter, Grantmakers in Health Annual Conference, “Community Health Access Programs: The Next Generation of Grantmaking,” Miami, FL, February 2007 Faculty, Faith Leaders Institute, The Center for Closing the Health Gap, Cincinnati, OH (2005 – 2008) Guest Instructor, Xavier University, College of Social Sciences, Masters Nursing Program – Health Care Policy for Nurse Leaders, October 2006 Workshop Presenter, “Fostering Patient Education and Empowerment,” Grantmakers in Health – Erasing the Color Line: Philanthropy’s Role in Eliminating Health Disparities Fall Forum, November 2003 Keynote Speaker, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency – Women’s Health Symposium, September 2002 Poster presentation, “Leadership Development for Community Health Provider Organizations,” Grantmakers in Health Annual Meeting, April 2002