Reflections from the President - July 2020

Since George Floyd’s violent death while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department on May 25, 2020, the world has responded with protests and demands for change in the established systems of oppression and racism that have allowed such vicious acts to occur. It has also caused many of us to reflect on our own biases and the systems of institutional racism in which we live and work.

SAVIR Initiates new Anti-racism Interest Group

The SAVIR Board of Directors has initiated a new interest group focused on anti-racism and moving anti-racist initiatives forward within the organization and our field. The first SAVIR Anti-racism Interest Group meeting was held on July 1st with 14 members in attendance. Two members – Shabbar Ranapurwala, PhD, MPH and Regan Murray, MPH, EMT – have volunteered to serve as co-chairs of the interest group.

Member spotlight – Renee M. Johnson, PhD, MPH

Renee M. Johnson, PhD, MPH; Associate Professor Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dept. of Mental Health

SAVIR E-Conference: Don’t Miss Out!

Remember… you can still access all the SAVIR 2020 e-conference content! All E-conference materials will be available to registrants through April 2021.

New Resources and Information for SAVIR Members