Happy Wednesday and welcome back to the Intersection Podcast! In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Gizelle Clemens, Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement at National Medical Fellowships. Gizelle is a fervent leader working at the intersection of disability, gender, and race. She is both a disruptor and unifier driving systemic organizational change

Giselle shares her personal experience as a Black disabled woman and the challenges she faced in getting a proper medical diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of representation, highlighting how having a Black female doctor finally led to her medical issues being identified and treated.

In this conversation, we discuss…

• Gizelle’s commitment to health equity.
• The challenges faced by people with disabilities in the workplace and how organizations can create cultures of equity and belonging.
• Her vision for disability justice, which includes eliminating barriers to transportation, housing, and access to resources.

This episode is a must-listen for organizational leaders. Giselle challenges us to take action and make our workplaces and communities more accessible for people with disabilities, which ultimately benefits us all.

Resources:
Gizelle Clemens Linkedin
Crip Camp
DisabilityLead
Emily Blum