Creating a stronger pipeline for Black women in the health professions

The Emerging Healthcare Leaders Advocate Training Program (EHL-ATP) provides leadership development, cultural competency and advocacy training for young Black women who are interested in and/or pursuing a health profession.  Our goal is to continue to strengthen the pipeline of Black women and girls in the healthcare professions as a means to reducing health disparities and improving overall health and  wellness  in  communities  of  color. The  program  is  funded  by  a  grant  from  The  California Wellness Foundation. ​

Program Curriculum

Program curriculum is facilitated by California Black Women's Health Project staff and other experienced health professionals from all clinical and public health backgrounds. Together, program participants will discuss:
  • Black women mind, body, and soul self-care and "Sister Circles" as a model for healing
  • Understanding health disparities and the social determinants of health
  • Advocacy for the health professional Black women in healthcare leadership
  • Discussion with panel of healthcare experts

How to Apply 

For more information on how to apply, please contact Chief Executive Officer Sonya Aadam at (310) 412-1828 or via email at sonya@cabwhp.org
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CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT
​​9800 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 905
Inglewood, CA 90301
​(310) 412-1828
wellwoman@cabwhp.org

The California Black Women's Health Project is the only statewide, non-profit organization that is solely committed to ​improving the health of California's 1.2 million Black women and girls through advocacy, education, outreach and policy. 
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