Health, Equity and the Local Economy (Ed O'Malley - Kansas Health Foundation) [Re-release]

It’s only been four weeks, but now Ed O’Malley has to know a few things in his new role at the Kansas Health Foundation.  He shares with Don and Ebony the impact our physical health can have on the local economy and how Wichita can’t be left behind.  On this episode we discuss: Improving the health of all Kansans How Kansas was one of the healthiest states, but has slipped dramatically over the last 30 years How health is a “super-measure” Tools a business can use for assessing employee health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: fighting to keep it from being political Making Wichita a place to attract diverse talent from across the country Can debate how DEI is done, but it must be done The Chamber on the front lines How do we not politicize and engage in meaningful conversations? The key is found in trusting others As employers, are we dismantling systemic inequities? Winning on health means winning across the board Learn more about the Kansas Health Foundation:https://kansashealth.org/Facebook ProfileTwitter ProfileInstagram ProfileLinkedIn ProfileYouTube Channel
O'Malley came to KHF after 15 years at the Kansas Leadership Center, a non-profit  organization committed to fostering leadership for stronger, healthier and more prosperous Kansas  communities. He joined KLC, which is primarily funded by KHF, in 2007 as its founding president and  CEO-taking the organization from a new startup to an internationally recognized leadership training hub.  Under O'Malley's leadership, KLC played a significant role increasing the number of diverse and underrepresented groups in civic leadership throughout Kansas. Prior to his time at KLC, O'Malley served two terms as a state representative in the Kansas Legislature,  gained experience in the private sector and worked on the staff of Governor Bill Graves. He is active in  civic organizations, including as past board chair of the Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas and chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board for the Wichita Regional Chamber of  Commerce. He has also been on an advisory committee for the Colorado Health Foundation, a director for the Beta Theta Pi National Fraternity and a coach for youth sports. 
O'Malley holds a bachelor's degree in history from Kansas State University. He has also completed the  Emerging Leaders Streetwise MBA program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration and  received executive training from the Harvard Business School and the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of  Government.
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