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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 Nov. 5, 2023 5:00 am780d ago
Kari Bassett has not missed voting since she started at the age of 20. But this year, she almost missed …
Staff Columnists Oct. 22, 2023 5:00 am794d ago
Jesse Hayes III loves to play video games and wants to become a game designer. The 14-year-old plays soccer and …
Staff Columnists Oct. 8, 2023 9:51 am807d ago
Hainley is one of many dedicated health care providers that Iowa is fortunate to have. But these providers face too many barriers to provide care to Iowans, and this year these barriers grew substantially in number and scope.
Staff Columnists Sep. 24, 2023 5:00 am822d ago
Government should be cost effective. It should avoid redundancy. What it should not be is shortsighted
Staff Columnists Aug. 31, 2023 10:08 am845d 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 am864d 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 am871d 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 am884d ago
Hundreds convened at the Capitol July 11 to protest the special session convened for HF 732
Staff Columnists Jul. 19, 2023 3:54 pm888d 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 am927d ago
Summer smells of smoky grills, bug repellent, and suntan lotion spark nostalgia as we transition from inside into outdoor activities. …

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