016 Matt Talk Diversity with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes

Published: June 30, 2020, 4 a.m.

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This week Matt Crespin talks to us about civil unrest, and takes a look at the ADHA core values and actions to aid in their commitment to increase diversity and inclusion. Matt is joined by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and they discuss ways ADHA can take action.\\xa0

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Episode Highlights

  • Dr. Joy\\u2019s Background\\xa0
  • Diversity\\xa0
  • ADHA Doing More and taking action\\xa0
  • What inspires Dr. Joy

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Quotes

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\\u201cWe can\\u2019t simply write something down, we need to walk the walk not just talk the talk\\u201d

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\\u201cI did everything they said not to do in Dental Hygiene School, I got married, I had a baby\\u201d

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\\u201cLadies and gentleman, what else can you do with a hygiene degree\\u2026there you have it\\u201d

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\\u201cYou can be demanding, but never demeaning\\u201d\\xa0

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\\u201cWhat is going on today is unfortunate \\u2026 but necessary\\u201d\\xa0

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\\u201cIt\\u2019s time that we have the conversation\\u201d\\xa0

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\\u201cADHA has a role\\u2026 but so do you, you can\\u2019t expect to have a seat at the table, when you won\\u2019t knock on the door\\u201d\\xa0

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\\u201cYou can\\u2019t put something on paper today, and expect change tomorrow\\u2026 it takes time\\u201d\\xa0

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\\u201cWhat breathes life into me is when I can impact change\\u201d

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\\u201cMy daughter asked me what was more important: intent or action\\u2026 she is wise beyond her years"

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Links

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We must be united statement: https://www.adha.org/we-cannot-be-divided-we-must-be-united\\xa0

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ADHA Annual Report: https://www.adha.org/annual-reports\\xa0

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