The 2025 Partners for Advancing Health Equity Summit will be a dynamic convening in Montgomery, Alabama. This setting offers a backdrop for reflection, inviting participants to consider how place, history, and community leadership can inform national strategies for health equity.
With the theme “Collaborative Strategies for a Better Future,” the Summit will prioritize working sessions that include powerful interactive opportunities, featuring timely workshops focusing on shared leadership and research in action. Participants will engage in enriching discussions with colleagues, co-develop tools, and leave with actionable insights for a future we want to see.
Participants from various sectors will work in this collaborative space to:
- Develop tools for navigating the current legal and political climate, exploring approaches to advancing health equity goals through institutional and policy pathways.
- Build communication strategies that resonate across sectors.
- Strengthen networks and coalitions.
The Summit is hosted in partnership with Alabama State University, ensuring that both national expertise and local community perspectives shape the experience. Co-sponsors include Community Campus Partnerships for Health, Evidence for Action, and Transforming Academia for Equity.
Engagement and Exploration: Dynamic Conversations and Montgomery's Rich History
In addition to the engaging sessions, attendees will have preconference opportunities to explore Montgomery through various field trips, enriching their understanding of local context and history while connecting with peers. Be sure to arrive by midday Wednesday, December 3, to take advantage of the off-site opportunities that will be made available to attendees of the summit! More info on these opportunities will be shared in the P4HE Collaborative e-letter.
Rosa Parks 70th Anniversary Events
Montgomery, Alabama will honor Rosa Parks' legacy, marking the 70th anniversary of her courageous refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus and the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. There will be a series of events the week of December 1 to commemorate the historical event.
Be sure to follow the P4HE Collaborative e-letter and the City of Montgomery events calendar to see events as they are added.
Scholarships to Attend the Summit Now Available
The goal of this scholarship program is to offset travel, lodging, registration, and meals/incidental costs for interested attendees who find these expenses prohibitive to attend. We aim to have a strong representation of community organizers and leaders, junior or early career researchers, and individuals from all sectors (philanthropy, private sector, academia, community, etc.) who work to advance health equity and encourage people in those areas to attend.
Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis until funding is depleted. Please complete the following form in as much detail as possible. We will reach out to you within two weeks with an update on the status of your request.
Special Event Spotlight
To round out the first full day of the summit, on December 4th, attendees and members of the Montgomery community will have the opportunity to view a special screening of "The Skin You’re In", a poignant documentary that addresses the stark reality that Black Americans live sicker and die younger than any other ethnic group in the nation. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Writer and Executive Producer, Thomas LaVeist, offering deeper insight into the intersections of history, policy, and personal narratives that shape health outcomes today. This special screening will take place at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre.
The screening is free and open to the public. All summit registrants will receive a ticket to the screening.
Unable to make the summit? The premiere and subsequent conversation will be livestreamed!
Stay up to date on details and registration information through the P4HE Collaborative e-letter, the "The Skin You're In" website, and by following the film on Facebook, Bluesky, Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok.
This film includes themes such as death, discrimination, racism, and gun violence, which may be distressing or triggering for some viewers. The film explores deeply personal and often challenging issues. They reflect lived experiences and may present perspectives different from our own.