How it Works
Our new podcast expands on the conversations from our bi-monthly E-Connects: Conversations with Coatesville webinar series, taking a deeper dive into key discussions. In each episode, The Alliance for Health Equity explores critical topics, insights, and practical solutions related to the Social Determinants of Health and access to opportunities in our community. Featuring a new guest in every episode, we engage in meaningful conversations that address pressing challenges and opportunities for improving well-being.
E-Connects Expanded: Ideas IN Practice Latest Podcast
This month’s episode focuses on Education and features Dr. Bridgette Miles, a former principal and teacher in the Coatesville Area School District. With years of experience inside the classroom and as a school leader, Dr. Miles shares her reflections on what equity looks like in our local schools, why family and guardian involvement is essential to student success, and how our children can build strong foundations now to achieve the outcomes they want later in life.
Previous Epsiodes
Listen in as OIC of Chester County’s President and CEO, Javonna Wylie and Kevin Ressler take a deeper dive into workforce development in Coatesville. During this podcast, they chat about Coatesville’s employment opportunities, programs and services available to Coatesville residents, and the change in landscape over the years.
Listen in to Alisa Maria Jones, President and CEO of Union Community Care chat about Union coming to Coatesville in July, its projected services, and it’s version of Community Health for All.
Listen in to Richard Clark, Wealth Advisor at Jacobi Wealth Advisors chat about savings accounts, Credit Scores, and more!
Background
- E-Connects: Conversations with Coatesville: We launched our E-Connects: Conversations with Coatesville webinar series in January 2025, with sessions scheduled every other month featuring expert panelists. Each session delves into a critical issue related to the social determinants of health, bringing together professionals, community leaders, and advocates for insightful discussions.
- E-Connects Expanded: Ideas IN Practice: Launched in February 2025, this podcast features one-on-one interviews with field experts, offering deeper perspectives and practical insights that build on the discussions from the previous month’s session. Each episode, released every other month, explores new insights and thought-provoking conversations to keep you informed, inspired, and connected to the ongoing issues in our communities.
Why E-Connects Expanded?
Conversations about community development don’t end when the webinar concludes. E-Connects Expanded: Ideas in Practice extends these discussions by offering more in-depth insights and practical solutions on relevant topics. This podcast provides space for continued reflection, dialogue, and action toward improving access to opportunities and addressing the Social Determinants of Health in our community. Through this series, we aim to amplify diverse voices, build meaningful connections, and take steps toward driving positive change in our community.
