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Forward Newsletter

Forward is the newsletter of the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy. Subscribe to stay up to date on the center's projects, goals, and accomplishments.

Recent Editions

Building Infrastructure Equity: Q&A with Giovanna Brasfield
In this issue of Forward, steering committee chair Giovanna Brasfield on DEI in the construction industry, recent equity research from RAND, and closing the loop on our Infrastructure Equity, Sport, and Community series.
Oct 18, 2023
Applying Equity in Research Operations: Q&A with Zaire Overton
This issue includes a Q&A with special projects administrative assistant Zaire Overton, an update on the center's inaugural Iguchi Initiative fellow, Patrick Hendricks, and more.
Jul 27, 2023
Equity in Emergency Clinical Trials: Q&A with Cindy H. Hsu
Cindy H. Hsu is division chief of critical care at University of Michigan and assistant professor of emergency medicine and acute care surgery. As a CAREP health equity fellow, she worked on applying an equity lens to emergency clinical trials.
Apr 25, 2023
Building Equity for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics
In this issue, building equity for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics, measuring civic infrastructure, announcing the Iguchi Initiative, and more.
Dec 20, 2022
Applying an Equity Lens to Disaster Policy Research: Q&A with Marielena Lara, Carlos Villegas, and Gabriela Castro
In this issue, Q&A with Marielena Lara, Carlos Villegas, and Gabriela Castro; exploring the legacy of redlining in urban environments; and responding to gun violence in Buffalo.
Jul 28, 2022
Applying a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lens to Higher Education and Public Policy: Q&A with Nancy Staudt
In this issue, Q&A with Nancy Staudt, Dean of the Pardee RAND Graduate School and Vice President of Innovation at RAND; research on anti-bias education and algorithmic equity; and a call for application for the Faculty Leaders program.
Mar 28, 2022
Building a Knowledge Base in Racial Equity: Q&A with Jason M. Etchegaray
In this issue, Q&A with Jason M. Etchegaray, senior behavioral and social scientist at RAND and member of the inaugural cohort of center affiliates and ambassadors; research on equity in climate adaption; and the spring 2022 cohort of research associates.
Feb 23, 2022
Working Towards Health Equity: Q&A with Mahshid Abir
Mahshid Abir is an emergency physician and senior policy researcher at RAND, and fall 2021 health equity fellow in the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy. She spent her fellowship developing the Health System – Community Rise Program (HCRP) for African-American/Black Children and Young Adults in the state of Michigan.
Jan 31, 2022
The Role of Research and Analysis in Advancing Racial Equity: Q&A with Andy Hoehn
In this issue Andy Hoehn, RAND senior vice president for Research and Analysis, discusses RAND's role in addressing complex and persistent issues of equity.
Dec 21, 2021
How Does Equity Research Intersect With the Criminal Justice System? Q&A with Shamena Anwar
Shamena Anwar, RAND economist, is interested in identifying the sources of racial disparities in the criminal justice system, as well as evaluating criminal justice system reforms. Her work has examined the role that race plays in areas such as motor vehicle searches, parole release decisions, and criminal jury trials.
Nov 19, 2021
How Can Equitable Financial Practices Contribute to Racial Equity? Q&A with Joye Hunter
In this issue we hear from Joye Hunter, Director of Research Financial Operations at RAND. In a 30-year career, Joye has held financial positions in several RAND research units and an administrative position in the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Oct 28, 2021
Being Part of the Solution: Q&A with Pierrce Holmes
Pierrce Holmes speaks to center director Rhianna Rogers about what he learned as a summer fellow. Pierrce was funded through a Segal Fellowship from his home institution, Brandeis University.
Sep 29, 2021
Advancing Equity Through Rigorous Research: Q&A with Michael D. Rich
RAND president and chief executive officer Michael D. Rich reflects on year one of the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy and the next steps for equity research at RAND.
Aug 30, 2021
How Do We Engage Black and Latinx Youth In Policy Issues? Q&A with Alice Huguet and Andrea Prado Tuma
RAND researchers Alice Huguet and Andrea Prado Tuma discuss their innovative work to bring media literacy lessons to Black and Latinx youth and to engage youth in policy discussions.
Jul 28, 2021
How Can We Move Beyond “Closing the Gaps” to Refocus on Inclusive and Equitable Solutions? Q&A with Rhianna Rogers
Rhianna Rogers, inaugural director of RAND’s Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy, shares her insights about the future of the center.
Jun 28, 2021
How Can Addressing Issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Benefit the National Security Community? Q&A with Jack Riley
In this issue of Forward we hear from Jack Riley, vice president, RAND National Security Research Division; director, RAND National Defense Research Institute; and executive sponsor of RAND's employee resource group for Black employees.
May 19, 2021
What Does It Mean to Thrive Rather Than Survive? Q&A with Cynthia Gonzalez
Cynthia Gonzalez, director of Pardee RAND Graduate School's Community-Partnered Policy and Action stream, talks about her passion and insights for the school and why it is time for a new approach to community well-being.
Apr 28, 2021
Research and Analysis Through an Equity Lens: Q&A with Jhacova Williams and Peter Nguyen
What does it mean to apply an equity lens to research and analysis? In this edition of Forward, RAND education policy researcher Peter Nguyen and economist Jhacova Williams offer their perspectives.
Mar 22, 2021
Ben Preston on Equity-Oriented Climate Policy
The RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy develops solutions to build racial equity in systems and policies for the future. One such area is protecting our climate in ways that are equitable and equity-oriented. Ben Preston, director of RAND’s Community Health and Environmental Policy program, shares more.
Feb 12, 2021
Introducing Forward: the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy Newsletter
To solve the enduring problem of systemic racism, what will it take to adapt, redesign, and implement systems and policies to address the issue?
Dec 9, 2020