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Jeffrey Smythe

SESSION(S): Improving the Social Determinants of Health

The Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement (ARCHI) is a collaborative of more than 115 organizations aligned around a 28-year vision to invert the burden from those most marginalized from good health, engaging a broad network of intersectional partners to sustainably change the system and solve health inequities.  Jeff Smythe, ARCHI’s Executive Director, has dedicated his career to the alleviation of human suffering, poverty, isolation, and inequities and to organizations that make a transformative impact in such areas.

During his nearly 30 years of nonprofit leadership, his work has ranged from housing, homeless and hunger alleviation to aging services, from HIV services to international development, from refugee and foster family support to youth development and mental health. One of the hallmarks of Jeff’s leadership has been stakeholder feedback and engagement processes. Whether for strategic planning, diversity equity and inclusion plans, or feasibility studies, Jeff has seen the power of engaging stakeholders in planning, leadership, evaluation and ensuring those with lived experience have a voice.