On December 6, 2024, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy and the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University held a Symposium on Child Poverty and Health at Columbia University. The event explored child health and development and poverty — the intersections, challenges, and policy recommendations. Discussions with child health and policy experts focused on how New York supports health for all children, opportunities for improvement, and strategies for centering health equity in child poverty reduction efforts.
Speakers and Topics
Panel 1: In Practice: Impacts of Poverty on Child Health & Wellbeing
Panelists:
- Moderator: Kate Breslin, President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
- Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, CEO, Strong Children Wellness
- Dr. Alex Sheen, Clinical Assistant Professor, NYU College of Dentistry
- Halimah Washington, Family Well-being Project Manager, Rise
Presentation: The Long-term Benefits and Cost Savings of Reducing Child Poverty in New York
Irwin Garfinkel, Co-founder, Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University
Keynote Conversation
James McDonald, Commissioner, New York State Department of Health
In conversation with: Carol Jenkins, host, Invisible Americans Podcast
Panel 2: Policy Solutions: Improving Child Health and Reducing Child Poverty in New York State
Panelists:
- Moderator: Carol Jenkins
- Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, CEO, Strong Children Wellness
- Allison Lake, Executive Director, Westchester Children’s Association
- Zach Hennessey, Chief Strategy Officer, Public Health Solutions
- Thalia Zenol and Luigina Rosario, The Bridge Project
