Health Policy Fellowship

Marion Leary, Director of Innovation at Penn Nursing, discussed the application of human-centered design, equity-centered design, and design thinking in health policy and leadership to promote health equity. She explained the design thinking process, emphasizing the importance of empathy, creativity, and problem-solving in developing innovative solutions for complex healthcare issues. Leary also highlighted various initiatives and programs that utilize these methodologies, including a case study on addressing sexual assault, an online platform for educating nurses, and partnerships with community organizations and industry leaders.