I’m white. All my ancestors came from one western European country or another, and I don’t tan in the sun—I just burn. I’ve never been discriminated against because of the color of my skin.
Health Equity
Health disparities are differences in health outcomes between groups of people. Read more about how we're working to eliminate these in Colorado.
Debunking Stereotypes and Deceptive Data
There’s no denying it: I fit the model minority stereotype—or the notion that all Asians are academically-gifted high achievers and hard workers—to a tee.
Finding Room for Undocumented Immigrants in the Health Care System
As the war of words begins ahead of the 2016 election, it seems immigration reform is going to once again be a hot topic. There have already been some strongly-worded statements made on the subject.
Shifting Theories of Health
As a boy, I was fascinated by space. When the news broke that Pluto was no longer considered a planet I was dumbfounded. As we went from nine planets to eight, I felt like my brain had to be rewired.
Advocating for Equity
Every legislative session is an adrenaline rush, but this year came with a bonus: I got to be a part of expanding our interests to include a greater emphasis on social determinants of health.