Health Resources in Action
(HRiA), a national leader in public health consulting services and medical research, announced today that Steven Ridini, Ed.D., has been appointed as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2016.
Dr. Ridini's selection and appointment follow an extensive
national search. He succeeds Ray Considine, HRiA's former President and CEO, who is retiring this month after 27 years of distinguished service to HRiA and the public health community.
In making the announcement, Harriet Tolpin, Ph.D., Chairperson of HRiA's Board of Directors, commented, "The Board selected Steve with great confidence and enthusiasm from an impressive pool of highly qualified candidates. Steve brings inspiring vision, facilitative leadership, demonstrated excellence in strategy and business development, and a deep commitment to health equity to this position. He is a skilled and seasoned executive, highly respected by clients, colleagues and thought leaders locally, regionally and nationally. We are excited to work with Steve to continue HRiA's excellent work and to deepen and broaden its impact on the health and well being of individuals, populations and communities."
Noted Dr. Ridini, "I am as passionate today about Health Resources in Action's commitment to equity and social justice as I have ever been. This is an exciting opportunity for HRiA and for me, and I look forward to working with my talented colleagues on both the board and staff, all of whom share the same passion and commitment to our mission."
HRiA was established in 1957 as a Massachusetts-based and focused organization with a $2M operating budget. It is now a $14 million nonprofit public health institute that manages ongoing projects in more than 20 states and is an affiliate member of the
National Network of Public Health Institutes. Under Ridini's leadership, HRiA will continue to expand in diverse locales across the country.
|
|
About Health Resources in Action
|
The mission of HRiA is to help people live healthier lives and create healthy communities through prevention, health promotion, policy, and research. We contribute actively toward creating a world where social conditions and equitable resources foster healthy people in healthy environments. To achieve our mission and vision, HRiA works to enhance community and organizational capacity to improve public health; strengthen the public health system and work force; advance policies and environmental change strategies that reduce health disparities; and accelerate biomedical research discoveries to improve population health.
Our extensive knowledge of public health practice and biomedical research enables us to bring resources to bear where they matter most-solutions that contribute to a healthier world. Visit us at
www.hria.org.
|
|
|
 |
Participate in MA's Worksite Wellness Program
Working on Wellness provides MA employers with the data, tools, support, and seed funding to launch a customized worksite wellness program.
The Deadline to apply is March 4th. Visit the Working on Wellness website to learn more and register for an informational webinar.
Health Equity Webinar Series
The Community Health Training Institute is presenting a free multi-part series on Health Equity, including two webinars and an in-person training.
Topics include:
Introduction to Equity in Community Building, Engaging and Empowering Priority Communities and
Power Dynamics.
Visit the Training Institute website to register for the sessions and access archived webinars.
The LEAH Project Holds STEM Career Night
This February, 25 LEAH Project mentors participated in a career night as part of preparation for future STEM careers. Representatives from the Biogen Foundation, Boston Scientific, Millennium Takeda Pharmaceuticals, MIT and Harvard Medical School participated in the program. Our LEAH Mentors networked with the panelists and asked them questions about their career choices and the focus of their companies.
>>More about The LEAH Project
|
|
|
|
|
|
