Event
Ignite the Spark Scholars Program National Convening
- Format:
- In Person
- Cost:
- Free
- Venue:
- New Mexico
- Address:
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th Street NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 United States
The Ignite the Spark Scholars Program National Convening brings together researchers, community advocates, policymakers, and cross-sector leaders from across the U.S. for two days of equity-centered dialogue and action.
The 2026 convening, “Igniting Voices, Sparking Action: Advancing Equity-Centered Public Health Research & Practice,” focuses on structural racism research, community-engaged measurement, cross-sector collaboration, and translating scholarship into actionable policy and practice.
Through keynote presentations, scholar panels, and interactive workshops, participants will explore:
1. Co-creating structural racism measures with communities
2. Translating equity research into policy and public-facing impact
3. Sustaining antiracism efforts amid shifting political and funding landscapes
4. Building authentic, cross-sector partnerships to advance health equity
This hybrid event will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a virtual participation option via Zoom.
