2026 Biennial Molina Health Equity Summit

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The Second Biennial Molina Health Equity Summit at CUNY SPH examines how immigration policy shapes health outcomes. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Helen Arteaga, NYC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.

THEME: Immigration Status as a Political And Social Determinant Of Health

OVERVIEW: Keynote speaker and panelists will examine how immigration policy shapes health outcomes and equity, and what this means for the communities we serve.

The Summit will bring together thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, students, and community leaders to discuss approaches to promote health equity.

We hope you'll join us for these important conversations. Please circulate this invitation to individuals in your network who would benefit from participating.

Registration: Free but required for admission.

RSVP by September 25, 2026.

Questions? Please contact us at: Fund@sph.cuny.edu

DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 1, 2026

8:30 a.m. (doors) – 1:00 p.m. (Lunch will be served)

LOCATION: CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

55 West 125th Street, 7th floor, Rm 708

New York, NY 10027

PROGRAM:

9:00am: Opening presentation: Dr. Luisa N. Borrell, PhD, DDS, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Molina Health Equity Endowed Scholarship, CUNY SPH

10:00am: Keynote: Dr. Helen Arteaga, NYC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

11:00am: Panel discussion with moderator: Vivian Torres-Suarez, MBA, BSN, RN, President, Torres Healthcare Consulting

-- Bethsy Morales-Reid, MA, VP for Program Strategy & Impact, Hispanic Federation

-- Karen Florez, DPH, Associate Professor, CUNY SPH

-- Jose Mazariego, MPH, doctoral candidate, CUNY SPH

12:00pm: Closing remarks: Dr. Carlos Molina and Dr. Marilyn Aguirre-Molina

12:15pm: Lunch and networking