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On this episode of Lead with Heart, I am thrilled to introduce the incredible work of Chanda Hinton and the Chanda Center for Health, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals living with long-term physical disabilities through innovative healthcare services.
In bold advocacy efforts, the Chanda Center ensures that everyone, regardless of their physical challenges, has the right to build their own healthcare path, live independently, and actively engage with their communities. Join us as we explore how the center is breaking barriers and pioneering systemic changes to improve access and equity for people with disabilities.
In this episode:
- [02:36] Chanda’s personal journey navigating the medical system
- [07:51] Challenges as a nonprofit founder and CEO
- [10:15] Advocating for systemic or legislative changes
- [13:43] Addressing challenges and promoting independence for people with long-term disabilities
- [17:18] The value of collaboration
- [20:19] Using the needs of your community to shape your program
- [23:54] The Chanda Center’s goals for 2025
- [27:20] Strategies for building awareness for your nonprofit
- [29:35] Supporting the Chanda Center
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“ Without those system level changes, it’s never going to trickle down to the individual.” – Chanda Hinton
“ We’ve always been open and willing to collaborate because we understand that we’re not going to be able to meet all the needs.” – Chanda Hinton
“ If I can run a bill and pass a bill, […] anybody can, because I knew nothing about it when I did it.” – Chanda Hinton
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CONNECT WITH CHANDA
LinkedIn: Chanda Hinton
Instagram: @chandacenterforhealth
Website: https://chandacenter.org/
CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
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