Description
The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission is seeking a qualified individual to deliver a 90-minute presentation on the root causes of health disparities and health equity in underserved communities. The presentation will be delivered as part of a Commissioner retreat in September 2026. The Contractor must have demonstrated subject-matter expertise in the social determinants of health, root causes of health disparities, and health equity, with particular knowledge or experience in programs that address the needs of underserved communities and vulnerable populations. Key responsibilities include delivering a 90-minute, in-person presentation, providing presentation materials, and participating in preparatory planning calls with CHRC staff.
• The presentation will address the root causes of health disparities and social drivers of health inequities in underserved communities in Maryland.
• The presentation will include patterns and drivers of health disparities, including differences in access, outcomes, and mortality, across the state.
• The presentation will provide a framework or set of strategies the Commission can apply to advance health equity through its grantmaking priorities.
• The Contractor must disclose any affiliation or connection to any current CHRC grantee.
• A Conflict-of-Interest Affidavit and Disclosure Statement will be required of the Contractor.