2023 Visiting Professor Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series
Dr Vibhuti Arya
Clinical Professor, St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, New York
November 6th, 7th, 8th 2023 at Trinity College Dublin
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Vibhuti Arya, PharmD, MPH, has worked for the past 15 years to bridge the gap between healthcare, well-being, and equity. A racial dialogue expert, Dr. Arya brings together her experiences in social justice, education, theatre, and mindfulness to create brave spaces for people and systems to intentionally work towards dismantling structural racism. She celebrates being an immigrant in Washington Heights (before it was a musical), a yoga teacher, and a generic brown woman to find ways to energize education one human at a time. In her role at the Department of Health, she works to integrate pharmacists into public health initiatives, particularly among high-risk, medically underserved areas in NYC, and advises on legislation. To date, Dr. Arya has been engaged with several efforts including public health detailing, policy planning, expanding naloxone access through community pharmacies, syndromic surveillance, correctional health services, and emergency preparedness. She also serves on the Health Department’s Institutional Review Board. Dr. Arya has demonstrated exemplary leadership across professional bodies and non-profits throughout her career. Dr. Arya is a former APhA-ASP National President and New Practitioner leader, helps lead the APhA-APPM Public Health SIG, and serves on the APhA Taskforce on Systemic Racism. Most recently, she received the Sustained Contributor Award from the American Public Health Association Pharmacy Section and led a team to win the MIT Hacking Racism Challenge in Social Justice & Policy. Dr. Arya is a Global Lead for Gender Equity and Diversity Workforce Development for the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). She recently (2020) gave a TEDx talk on structural racism. Dr Arya's website is here: About – Vibhuti Arya
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Monday 6th November10 am - 12 pmSeminar Room B2.74TBSI, Pearse Street
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Dismantling Structural Racism: Listening Session with Students and StaffWhat are the issues being faced by students and staff in Trinity College today? What does structural racism look like? Is it here? Do we see it? Do we feel it? What do we do with it? How do we even talk about it? Who's responsibility is it? Does it matter? In this session, Dr Arya will use techniques to draw-out the views, opinions, and experiences of participatating students and staff in a very safe space. Her vast experience in this sphere allows her to draw on a multitude of tools to explore this often uncomfortable topic. This session is open to all students and all staff. Places are limited, so you are asked to register in advance through Eventbrite (please cancel in advance if you become unavailable as the session has a waiting list): |
Tuesday 7th November10 am - 1 pmThe Lir Academy (see below) |
Trauma Informed Care: Staff & Students WorkshopThis workshop is particularly focused on Health Sciences and Social Care staff and students with an interest in trauma-informed care. It is also open to staff who work in healthcare delivery or in pastoral roles across the University. A waiting list is available for other interested participants, and we will try to facilitate as many people as possible. This session is open to all students and all staff. Places are limited, so you are asked to register in advance through Eventbrite (please cancel in advance if you become unavailable as the session has a waiting list): |
Wednesday 8th November10 am - 1 pmThe Lir Academy (see below) |
Storytelling WorkshopIn this session, staff and students will be guided by Dr Arya in developing creative pieces of work relating to the topics and discussions held across this three-day visit. Participants may utilise storytelling, or art, or theatre to express some elements of their journey. This session is an excellent opportunity for staff with an interest in neuro-divergence to explore the use of creative arts to tackle difficult subject matter in a constructive and safe environment. This session is open to all students and all staff. Places are limited, so you are asked to register in advance through Eventbrite (please cancel in advance if you become unavailable as the session has a waiting list): |
The Lir Academy is located in the Trinity Technology and Enterprise Campus,
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