Black Health Leadership Summit 2025

A Summit for Action and Change

Black Health Leadership Summit

October 11, 2025

A vital conference on Access, Affordability, and Choice.

Presented by

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A Summit for Action and Change

The Black Health Leadership Summit, hosted by Connect for Health Colorado and the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, is a pivotal event designed to address the critical issues of access, affordability, and choice in healthcare for the Black community. We will bring together state and local leaders, healthcare providers, policymakers, and community advocates to foster dialogue, share insights, and develop actionable strategies for a healthier future.

Featured Speakers & Panelists

Hear from leading voices in health, policy, and community advocacy.

Kevin Patterson

Kevin Patterson

Connect for Health Colorado

Dr. Henrika McCoy

Dr. Henrika McCoy

University of Denver GSSW

James Coleman

James Coleman

Policy Leader

Pastor Taylor

Pastor Reginald Taylor

Rising Star Baptist Church

Summit Agenda

A full day of insightful sessions, networking, and collaborative discussion.

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Registration, Check-in & Breakfast

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Plenary Session: Impact of Changes in Colorado Health Care

10:15 – 11:30 AM

Breakout Sessions on Access, Affordability & Choice

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Resource Fair & Networking Lunch

1:30 – 2:45 PM

Panel Discussion: Community Perspectives

2:45 – 3:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Register Your Attendance

Join us in person at the University of Denver or virtually via Zoom. This is a free event, but registration is required.

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Proudly Presented By

Connect for Health Colorado
University of Denver
Rose Community Foundation
Mile High United Way

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A collaboration between Connect for Health Colorado and the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work.