Equity Statement
MIKE is committed to partnering with students and their communities more likely facing health disparities to inspire, support, and mentor with the goal of eliminating poor health outcomes. This commitment means MIKE’s actions contribute to the goal that the health of our local communities will not be predicted based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, immigration status, language, family economics, age, culture, geographic location, mobility, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or initial proficiencies.
Equity in Action
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Community
Targeting our partnerships and programs in service of communities most impacted by health disparities.
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Youth
Supporting youth in seeing themselves reflected in health professions and envisioning a path to those career opportunities, with the potential future of serving their own community in those professions.
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Programs
Designing our programs with youth at the center, customizing our programming to meet the specific needs, interests, and assets of the diverse youth we serve.
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Data
Using data to guide decision-making in regards to which communities we work in, prioritizing historically underserved students and communities.
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Teams
Recruiting, hiring, and inspiring a diverse group of mentors, staff, volunteers, Board members and other stakeholders throughout our community.
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Training
Engaging staff, volunteers and stakeholders on best practices in equity and keeping this at the forefront of everything we do.