Leading Change in Health Equity with Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD - 128

About this episode

Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. discusses his journey and insights on leading change in health equity and nonprofit leadership.

What does it really take to turn a big idea into meaningful, measurable impact? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD, Founder and CEO of the SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Foundation, where he leads national efforts to improve cancer outcomes and diversify the STEMM workforce. A first-generation scholar and nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Manley bridges science, policy, and lived experience to drive measurable, community-centered change. Dr. Manley shares his powerful journey from navigating undiagnosed ADHD and systemic barriers to becoming the founder of the SHE STEM and Cancer Health Equity Foundation and launching his consulting firm, Innovation for Impact LLC. This conversation goes deep into the realities of leadership, the challenges of building a nonprofit from scratch, and the importance of understanding both impact and income when bringing a vision to life. What You Will Learn THow lived experiences can shape powerful, purpose-driven innovation. Why vision alone is not enough and how to operationalize big ideas into action. What it takes to launch and sustain a nonprofit organization…

People in this episode

Host: Anjel B. Hartwell

Guest: Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD

Topics covered

• health equity
• nonprofit leadership
• STEMM workforce
• community change
• cancer outcomes

Keywords

• health equity
• nonprofit
• leadership
• STEMM
• cancer
• community impact
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Foundation, Innovation for Impact LLC

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