54. A Journey to Advocacy from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with Ajshay James

Episode 54 May 06, 2022 00:19:26
54. A Journey to Advocacy from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with Ajshay James
Patient Partner Innovation Community Podcast
54. A Journey to Advocacy from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with Ajshay James

May 06 2022 | 00:19:26

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Show Notes

Ajshay James, MBA, is a Mediator, Motivator, Author, Advocate and Mother. She is originally from Washington, DC and is a champion for change---change in the way the world views philanthropy and approaches advocacy for vulnerable populations. Her years of experience of executive leadership in the philanthropic and financial sectors make her a powerhouse--that coupled with a heart the size of Texas is a recipe for a world of good. She has served on numerous committees, boards of directors, founded not-for-profits, launched initiatives and advised general corporations on goodwill strategy.

Her most proud role is that of a mother to her former micro-preemie toddler daughter and unicorn lover, Harper. Ajshay’s NICU and premature birthing experience has made her a strong advocate for preemie and patient rights as CEO and Founder of the Harp Foundation. Committed to health equity, Ajshay is a sought-after speaker and practices servant leadership. Currently, Ajshay is pursuing the development of a patient, caregiver, and inter-agency focused software that will offer risk management and response support to responding care partners in the healthcare field. 

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Harp Foundation

March of Dimes

Yale CORE

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