Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy in Black and Brown Communities

February 9, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Add to Calendar 2/9/2021 11:00:00 AM 2/9/2021 11:30:00 AM Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy in Black and Brown Communities

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the health inequities that plague our nation and the lack of access to quality care for Black and Brown populations. But, beyond health inequity remains a culture of mistrust between these marginalized populations and the scientific and healthcare communities that is negatively impacting uptake of the vaccine among Black and Brown populations.

With many states prioritizing Black and Brown populations for COVID-19 vaccines, how can the life sciences and healthcare industry do a better job disseminating factual information throughout these marginalized communities so they can trust in science and feel confident taking the vaccine as soon as they are able?

Join our next Town Hall as we discuss how we can achieve these goals by elevating the voices of diverse leaders in science, and better explaining the scientific evidence that demonstrates the safety and benefit of the vaccines for Black and Brown populations.

NOTE: MassBio makes every effort to accommodate our entire community at each of our events. Please let us know at least 3 days in advance of the event if you require special accommodations, such as captioning.

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President and CEO, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Kenneth Turner is President & CEO of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC), an economic development and investment agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the life sciences in Massachusetts. He directs and oversees the center's operations, investment strategy, programs, and partnerships. Prior to joining the MLSC, Mr. Turner serves as Director of Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance with Massport. He oversaw and managed the Authority's multiple diversity programs, including business and supplier diversity, workforce diversity, and airport concessions, as well as compliance initiatives with Massport's Disadvantaged/Minority/Women Business Enterprise programs. Previously, Mr. Turner serves as Deputy Secretary for Administration & Finance for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services. He has over 20-years of general management and executive experience in various Fortune 100 media and package good companies including having served as Senior Vice President of Emerging Markets at AOL Time Warner as well a having held various positions at Hallmark Cards and Hasbro Toys. A retired U.S Navy Captain and submarine nuclear weapons system officer with 26-years of service. Mr. Turner holds a B.S degree in Liberal Arts from Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA.