About Us

The Cultural Health Equity Initiative is dedicated to ensuring that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, has access to culturally appropriate healthcare, fostering a fair and just opportunity to lead a healthy life. 

By working closely with diverse communities, advocating for policies that support culturally responsive care, and conducting cultural research, we can bring cultural awareness to health disparities. We recognize the important role culture plays when providing healthcare and are committed to bringing the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of diverse cultures to the forefront. 

Meet the Team

We are CHEI, founded by Jaslynn Lee (sophomore at Paly High School) and Yuyou Zhang (junior at Gunn High School). The issue of minorities facing healthcare barriers often goes unnoticed by the general public. Growing up in well-structured communities, it is easy to take healthcare for granted. As we delved deeper into the root causes of these health inequalities,  we realized that this ongoing issue is very multifaceted. From discrimination to our day-to-day unconscious biases, many aspects play a huge role in the outcome of healthcare. 

This is why we developed CHEI, as we saw it as an opportunity to gain deeper knowledge while we grew a passion in raising awareness about this issue. By advocating for healthier communities and encouraging the implementation of cultural humility, we aim to help bridge the gaps caused by health disparities one step at a time.