Representation matters, especially in public health.
It ensures that the specific needs, experiences, and health disparities within the Black community are acknowledged, understood, and addressed effectively. A dedicated platform for the Black community facilitates tailored health information, culturally sensitive resources, and targeted interventions, fostering trust and engagement within this demographic. By focusing on the Black community, Elevate Black Health can actively combat systemic health inequities, promoting equitable access to healthcare, while empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their well-being.
Elevate Black Health serves as a space to amplify voices, share success stories, and highlight resilience, fostering a sense of belonging and unity within the community while reducing stigmas associated with planning the healthcare journey. Ultimately, Elevate Black Health is for the Black community and serves as a critical tool in improving health outcomes and dismantling long-standing health disparities.
Meet the Team
Lead Writer and Founder
Stephen Earley Jordan is the lead writer, founder of Elevate Black Health. He has 25+ years in the public health and pharmaceutical marketing industry. He has worked on various public health campaigns for various organizations, including New York City Department of Health. Campaigns include: smoking cessation, healthy children, trans fat, HIV/AIDS, Flu Vaccines, Safe homes, and more. Jordan has worked with multicultural divisions to ensure all literature was translated into six additional languages for the specific targeted demographics. Jordan has also spent time in the pharmaceutical marketing industry, and worked on various marketing campaigns for oncology, rheumatoid arthritis, probiotics, medical devices, facial fillers, thyroid- and dry-eye diseases, and numerous rare diseases.