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Chris Espersen
Editorial Fellow, The Gazette
Chris Espersen is a Civil & Human Rights Commissioner & health equity consultant working with healthcare, public health, & civil rights organizations. Chris has provided facilitation, training & technical assistance both domestically & in Asia, Africa, & Latin America. She taught Social Determinants of Health at the university level & speaks nationally on a variety of topics including anti-racism, SDoH, & topics related to health equity. Chris has three awe-inspiring children & a less amazing yet still wonderful Husky, & loves to cook, enjoy nature, & travel.
Latest Articles by Chris Espersen
Staff Columnists Sep. 24, 2023 5:00 am747d ago
Government should be cost effective. It should avoid redundancy. What it should not be is shortsighted
Staff Columnists Aug. 31, 2023 10:08 am770d ago
One of the deadliest fires in U.S. history is occurring in Maui. Hurricanes hitting the coast of … California? Hot-tub-temperature …
Staff Columnists Aug. 13, 2023 5:00 am789d ago
Zakiya Jenkins was skeptical of vaccines, and even more so when COVID hit. “It was all happening so fast, I …
Staff Columnists Aug. 6, 2023 5:00 am796d ago
Julian Seay has experienced a number of Iowa small towns. He was raised in Keokuk, but one of his most …
Staff Columnists Jul. 23, 2023 8:54 am809d ago
Hundreds convened at the Capitol July 11 to protest the special session convened for HF 732
Staff Columnists Jul. 19, 2023 3:54 pm813d ago
Mayra was cooking chicken and rice for her family after an exhausting day. She helps pay the bills by cooking …
Staff Columnists Jun. 11, 2023 6:00 am852d ago
Summer smells of smoky grills, bug repellent, and suntan lotion spark nostalgia as we transition from inside into outdoor activities. …