Health Advocacy Organization

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The Health Advocacy Organization (HAO) aims to foster skills training and community engagement to develop the next generation of health advocates. We bring greater visibility to health disparities and drive health policy that promotes change through activities such as elective classes, voter registration, and advocating for health reform at various levels.

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The organization meets its objective in part by leading the HAO electives at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. These electives were created by a group of student-advocates beginning in 2017. These courses will provide in-depth education and practical skills training for students who want to advocate for structural improvements to the health of our society. Outside of these electives, HAO provides unique outreach and advocacy opportunities like Day of Advocacy, mentorship, research, and service project opportunities. Through this longitudinal curriculum, we hope to introduce students to how healthcare providers can advocate for patients and contribute to conversations about public health and broader policy. These electives will also help students expand their network of mentors and classmates who are interested in social justice advocacy so that they will be able to maintain and build upon the passion that led to their interest in medicine.​

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Tani Malhotra Profile

Tani Malhotra

Advisor
Annabel Yang Profile

Annabel Yang

Co-Chair
Jennifer Kyu Profile

Jennifer Kyu

Patricia Chen Profile

Patricia Chen

Priyash Hafiz Profile

Priyash Hafiz

Risk Manager
Gila Winefeld Profile

Gila Winefeld

Amrita Bonthu Profile

Amrita Bonthu

Secretary
Feyi Sayo Rufai Profile

Feyi Sayo Rufai

Sarah Yashar-Gershman Profile

Sarah Yashar-Gershman

Fiona Cherry Profile

Fiona Cherry

Treasurer
Logan Baerman Profile

Logan Baerman

Co-Chair
Vanessa Maier Profile

Vanessa Maier

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Health Advocacy Organization

10900 Euclid Ave
Cleveland Ohio 44106
United States