In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary leads a powerful conversation marking the 50th anniversary of Howard Brown Health, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ health organizations. With guests Staci Bush, Ron Nunziato, Jessica Halem, and current CEO Dr. Travis Gayles, the discussion traces Howard Brown’s past, present, and future.
Together, they reflect on the organization’s early days, the HIV/AIDS crisis, the fight for culturally competent care, and the political realities shaping LGBTQ+ health today. From personal stories to policy, this episode uplifts a community-centered legacy and the urgent work ahead.
Episode Highlights
- Dr. Travis Gayles on leading Howard Brown through a shifting political and public health landscape
- Ron Nunziato on the organization’s early days and its transformation during the AIDS crisis
- Jessica Halem and Staci Bush on culturally competent care and the legacy of the Lesbian Community Cancer Project
Links and Resources
- Howard Brown Health: https://howardbrown.org/
- Liberating Healthcare: https://donate.howardbrown.org/campaign/678582/donate
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In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary leads a powerful conversation marking the 50th anniversary of Howard Brown Health, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ health organizations. With guests Staci Bush, Ron Nunziato, Jessica Halem, and current CEO Dr. Travis Gayles, the discussion traces Howard Brown’s past, present, and future.
Together, they reflect on the organization’s early days, the HIV/AIDS crisis, the fight for culturally competent care, and the political realities shaping LGBTQ+ health today. From personal stories to policy, this episode uplifts a community-centered legacy and the urgent work ahead.
Episode Highlights
- Dr. Travis Gayles on leading Howard Brown through a shifting political and public health landscape
- Ron Nunziato on the organization’s early days and its transformation during the AIDS crisis
- Jessica Halem and Staci Bush on culturally competent care and the legacy of the Lesbian Community Cancer Project
Links and Resources
- Howard Brown Health: https://howardbrown.org/
- Liberating Healthcare: https://donate.howardbrown.org/campaign/678582/donate
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Gathering Ground and leave us a review! Follow Morten Group, LLC on Instagram @mortengroup for more updates.
Episode 74: 40 Years of Collective Power: Chicago Foundation for Women
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Episode 74: 40 Years of Collective Power: Chicago Foundation for Women
Welcome to Season 8 of "Gathering Ground"! We’re kicking things off with a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW). Host Mary Morten is joined by Christine Grumm, Alicia Bailey, and Keenya Lambert for a powerful conversation on philanthropy, collective giving, and building community from the ground up.
Together, they reflect on the evolution of CFW, the South Side Giving Circle, and the broader women’s funding movement, from personal pathways into philanthropy to the global push for justice and financial empowerment.
Episode Highlights:
- Christine Grumm on co-authoring The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy and decades of movement-building
- Alicia Bailey’s reflections on belonging, grantmaking, and collective giving in the South Side Giving Circle
- Keenya Lambert on becoming CFW’s new CEO and the legacy she’s proud to inherit and advance
Links and Resources:
- Chicago Foundation for Women – www.cfw.org
-The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy – www.womensfundingnetwork.org/the-uprising
- South Side Giving Circle – www.cfw.org/southside
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In this episode of "Gathering Ground," Mary leads a powerful conversation marking the 50th anniversary of Howard Brown Health, one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ health organizations. With guests Staci Bush, Ron Nunziato, Jessica Halem, and current CEO Dr. Travis Gayles, the discussion traces Howard Brown’s past, present, and future.
Together, they reflect on the organization’s early days, the HIV/AIDS crisis, the fight for culturally competent care, and the political realities shaping LGBTQ+ health today. From personal stories to policy, this episode uplifts a community-centered legacy and the urgent work ahead.
Episode Highlights
- Dr. Travis Gayles on leading Howard Brown through a shifting political and public health landscape
- Ron Nunziato on the organization’s early days and its transformation during the AIDS crisis
- Jessica Halem and Staci Bush on culturally competent care and the legacy of the Lesbian Community Cancer Project
Links and Resources
- Howard Brown Health: https://howardbrown.org/
- Liberating Healthcare: https://donate.howardbrown.org/campaign/678582/donate
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Gathering Ground and leave us a review! Follow Morten Group, LLC on Instagram @mortengroup for more updates.
