Dr. Chris T. Pernell (Public Health/Social Determinants of Health)

Dr. Chris T. Pernell is a dynamic physician-leader and change agent. In her public health practice, she  concentrates on health justice, community-based advocacy and total population  health promotion and disease prevention. Recently, she joined University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey as Chief Strategic Integration and Health Equity Officer where she oversees a  portfolio which includes Population Health, Strategy Planning, Community Affairs and the Human  Experience. Prior to joining University Hospital, she led the 1199SEIU/League Labor Management  Initiatives (LMI) Workplace and Community Health Program. Working with leaders and frontline workers  of 1199SEIU, and partners across NYC healthcare institutions, her efforts centered on workplace health  strategies, worker engagement and empowerment, health equity, and health system transformation.