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Our Mission

The mission of the LACMA Public Health & Equity Council is to promote the physical, social, and mental health of the people of Los Angeles County through advocacy, policy development, and partnership with public health and community-based organizations.​

Values  

The Public Health & Equity Council supports evidence-based, future-focused, equitable, feasible and patient-centric public health policy and initiatives, while respecting an individual’s personal health goals to promote their own best possible health outcome.

 

Goals

  • Advocate for accessible, high-quality, and affordable health care for all.

  • Support the development of feasible research-based policies that support public health.

  • Support like-minded organizations working to promote health equity, health education, disease prevention, and address the social determinants of health.

  • Develop and support engagement opportunities for LACMA members to promote the community health and well-being of those living in LA County.

Meet the Public Health & Equity Council

Dr. Diana Shiba

Dr. Diana Shiba

Co-Chair

Dr. Jeffery Lee

Dr. Jeffery Lee

Member

Dr. Heather Silverman

Dr. Heather Silverman

Co-Chair

Dr. Stacey Ludwig

Dr. Stacey Ludwig

Member

Dr. Sharon Jakus Waldman

Dr. Sharon Jakus-Waldman

Member

Dr. Roxana Yoonessi

Dr. Roxana Yoonessi

Member

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