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NALHE Indiana Chapter
“Transforming the Latinx Experience in Indiana’s Healthcare Sphere!”
Indiana is nestled in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th largest state by area and the 17th most populous state in the United States. It is bordered by Illinois, Michigan (including Lake Michigan), Ohio, and Kentucky. It has a diverse economy with a gross state product of $377 billion in 2019. Indiana produces more than 20% of the United States’ popcorn supply and is also home to the nation’s second-largest automotive industry, housing many workers in advanced manufacturing. Indiana is host to the Indianapolis 500 race every Memorial Day weekend. The state is also known to host many other large events and conferences every year, bringing in visitors from around the nation.
Indiana is home to 6.8 million residents, known as “Hoosiers”. The state’s residents live among 92 counties, including 16 metropolitan and 25 micropolitan areas. Its capital city, Indianapolis (Marion County), is located in the center of the state and is home to nearly 900,000 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2019, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area is among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the US, with significant growth centering in the counties in and around Marion County. By race and ethnicity, the population is 77.5% non-Hispanic white, 10.2% non-Hispanic Black, 2.7% Asian, 2.3% two or more races, and 7.7% Hispanic.
Like the rest of the United States, Indiana is growing more culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse.
The goal of the NALHE Indiana Chapter is to partner with Indiana non-profits which target the health and well-being of the Latino population in the state to ensure proper leadership representation is at the table to effectively advance health equity for diverse communities and ultimately improve health outcomes of Latino and other minority groups within the state.
Get to Know the Indiana Chapter Leadership Board
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Melissa Mayorga
Secretary
Alycia K. Felix
Staisy Cardenas
Membership Chair
Chapter Advisory Council
Importance and necessity of an advisory council is recognized by the NALHE Indiana Chapter executive board. The purpose of the advisory council is to represent the voice of Latinos from across the state and receive input from seasoned healthcare administrators to ensure the chapter is serving at the highest capacity for all Latinos in the state of Indiana. The advisory council is neither above and/or a part of the executive board, rather a group of individuals intended to provide feedback, guidance, and recommendations for the NALHE Indiana Chapter.
Purpose
To promote health equity for Latino communities, by increasing Latino representation within healthcare systems and supporting awareness, education, and professional growth that seeks to improve the health of diverse communities in the state of Indiana.
Vision
To be a professional association that transforms the Latinx experience in the Indiana healthcare leadership space.
Objectives
Support Latino/Latina and multicultural individuals who are in healthcare to grow and advance professionally and demonstrate to each other and to the local/regional industry the increasing contributions made by Latino/Latina and multicultural individuals within the healthcare management profession.
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Encourage and provide tools for members to advance professionally and academically in the healthcare management profession.
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Advocate for continued research, education, and dissemination of information about Latino/Latina and multicultural community health issues at the local.
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Support members’ full participation in the healthcare management profession and its organizations and use the Chapter for the limited objectives stated above.