Jennifer L. Porter receives the 2018 National Minority Quality Forum 40 under 40 Award for Leaders in Minority Health

Jennifer L. Porter, government affairs specialist in the Child Health Advocacy Institute, has been selected as one of the 2018 National Minority Quality Forum 40 leaders under 40 in minority health for her achievements in advocacy and research on behalf of Children’s National Health System. The 2018 National Minority Quality Forum Leadership Summit on Health Disparities and Spring Health Braintrust will be held in Washington, D.C on April 16-17, 2018.

After receiving hundreds of applications from health care professionals across the country, 40 individuals were chosen to represent the next generation of thought leaders working to reduce health disparities and decrease health inequality for minority communities.

This award acknowledges Jennifer’s approach to bringing fresh ideas to help those suffering from poor access to quality health care and focuses on a wide range of adolescent sexual issues including: economic influences of medical adherence for HIV positive adolescents, structural barriers, HIV prevention for youth and pregnancy prevention outcomes.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Porter has been a tireless health advocate and has held a number of volunteer leadership positions in local, regional and national community service organizations. She currently serves as a commissioner for the District of Columbia Commission for Women; the National Health Policy Conference Advisory Committee and serves on the National Policy Advisory Group for Girls, Inc.

“When it comes down to advocacy, this award validates the importance of these types of roles where you never see the work behind the scenes,” says Porter. “Whether it’s research or advocacy, my mission is to make a positive impact on the changing health care landscape and to tell these people’s story with dignity and context.”

Along with U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Rep. Maxine Waters and Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier, Porter will accept her award during the leadership summit on April 16-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Congratulations again Jennifer for receiving this award!