Welcome to another episode of Impact Unfiltered, where we dive deep into honest conversations with leaders creating real change in healthcare and beyond. In this session, recorded at the Tribal Self-Governance Conference, host Philippe sits down with Jeremy Charles, a Cherokee filmmaker based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the founder of Pursuit Films — now 12 years uninterrupted creating documentaries with tribal nations across Indian country.
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Welcome to another episode of Impact Unfiltered, where we dive deep into honest conversations with leaders creating real change in healthcare and beyond. In this session, host Stewart sits down on the floor of a tribal health conference at Wild Horse Pass with Jessica Schneider, an Alaska Native leader from a remote Arctic Circle village of roughly 670 people. Jessica serves on her tribal council as secretary and as the at-large chair for behavioral health social services on the Maniilaq Association Health Board.
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Welcome to another episode of Impact Unfiltered, where we dive deep into honest conversations with leaders creating real change in healthcare and beyond. In this session, host Stewart sits down at the Self-Governance Conference with Lloyd Miller — an Indian law attorney and registered lobbyist who has been practicing Indian law since 1979, with three U.S. Supreme Court victories under his belt and his fingerprints on nearly every major piece of tribal self-governance legislation.
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Welcome to another episode of Impact Unfiltered, where we dive deep into honest conversations with leaders creating real change in healthcare and beyond. In this session, host Stuart sits down with Dr. Randy Smith — an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma who serves as Executive over Health and Human Services for the Kiowa Tribe and CEO of Kiowa Health Services in western Oklahoma. He also holds a PhD in leadership and is a former rural college president.
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Welcome to another episode of Impact Unfiltered, where we dive deep into honest conversations with leaders creating real change in healthcare and beyond. In this session, recorded in the “world’s smallest podcast booth” at the Tribal Self-Governance Conference, host Stewart sits down with Jerilyn Church, Chief Executive Officer of the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board (also known as Great Plains Tribal Health), serving 18 tribes across North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa.
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Welcome to Impact Unfiltered! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the heart of community health with Dr. Bernard Davis, founder and CEO of RAO Community Health, a dynamic organization serving Charlotte and beyond. Hosted by Philippe, this conversation unpacks Dr. Davis’s journey from disease intervention specialist to visionary leader, highlighting RAO’s holistic, patient-centered approach to sexual health and beyond.
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Welcome to another episode of Impact Unfiltered, where we dive deep into honest conversations with leaders creating real change in healthcare and beyond. In this session, host Philippe sits down with Joseph Small, Senior Manager for Community Engagement at Care Access, a Boston-based global health research company. Joseph Small shares his personal journey from decades in educational publishing to driving grassroots health awareness in underserved and marginalized communities, including communities of color and Indigenous groups across North America.
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Welcome back to Impact Unfiltered! In this episode, host Philippe is joined by Nanette Star, MPH, Director of Policy and Planning for the California Consortium of Urban Indian Health. Nanette shares her personal journey from tribal epidemiology to advocating for Native health in California’s urban centers. You’ll hear about the origins and importance of urban Indian health organizations, the innovative ways they serve their communities, and the unique challenges Native people face in accessing care. Nanette also offers insights on leadership, cultural healing, and making a real impact. This is an inspiring, honest conversation you won’t want to miss.
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Welcome to Impact Unfiltered! In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Mangieri, Chief of Public Health Services for the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. Nancy shares how her team uses beloved community puppets—like Rain—to deliver important health messages, from vaccine awareness to water safety, in culturally meaningful ways.We explore the power of community partnerships, the importance of trust in public health, and the impact of empowering Native American leadership in healthcare. Tune in for inspiring stories, creative outreach ideas, and practical advice for making a difference in your community.
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Welcome back to Impact Unfiltered! In this episode, we sit down with Lacey Wind, Vice President of Tribal Health Programs at the National Indian Health Board (NIHB). Lacey shares her journey from working within her own tribal health department to leading national initiatives, shining a light on the crucial role NIHB plays in advocating for tribal voices at the federal level. We explore the challenges and solutions unique to tribal health, from the importance of culturally-driven programs and workforce development to Lacey’s call for true partnership and listening from allies and funders. Lacey also discusses vital upcoming NIHB projects focused on addressing maternal mortality and empowering Indigenous youth leaders. Tune in for honest insights and inspiration on creating healthier tribal communities—and, in turn, a healthier America.
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