Beyond the Script: A Beacon for Health Equity

Episode 9: From Classroom to Capitol — Dr. Ross on Re-Engineering Education Equity

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Ross, Educator & DEI Practitioner

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Script, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Ross, an educator and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practitioner, to explore how representation, empathy, and equity in education can serve as a form of preventive health for students and communities. From cla...

Episode 8: Prevention, Power & Public Trust — Amanda Archer on Rebuilding Health

Guest: Amanda Archer, Health Commissioner, Canton City Public Health

In this forward-looking episode of Beyond the Script, we sit down with Amanda Archer, Health Commissioner of Canton City Public Health, to explore how prevention, trust, and equity form the backbone of strong community health systems. With a leadership style marked by transparency, ...

Episode 7: Faith, Family & Follow-Through — Mike’s Ministry of Mentorship

Guest: Mike Gallina, Community Advocate & Mentor

In this heartfelt and energizing episode of Beyond the Script, we sit down with Mike Gallina, a beloved community advocate, mentor, and leader known for his unwavering commitment to shaping lives through faith, family values, and intentional follow-through. Mike has spent decades walking alongside young p...

Episode 6: Access, Dignity & the Power of Medicine — Dr. LaTrice Snodgrass on Beacon Charitable Pharmacy’s Mission

Guest: Dr. LaTrice D. Snodgrass, Beacon Charitable Pharmacy

In this special episode of Beyond the Script, the spotlight turns to our own host, Dr. LaTrice D. Snodgrass, as she shares the story, mission, and impact of Beacon Charitable Pharmacy—a lifeline for individuals who struggle to afford essential medications.

As...

Episode 5: Home, Hope & Hand-Up Justice — Courtney Brown on Building Equity Brick by Brick

Guest: Courtney Brown, Chief, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Script, we sit down with Courtney Brown, a transformative leader at Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, to explore the powerful intersection of housing, health, hope, and justice. Courtney shares how stable housing acts as a form...

Episode 4: Mental Health on the Ballot — Aimee Wade’s Blueprint for Systemic Change

Guest: Aimee Wade, Executive Director, ADM Board of Summit County

In this compelling episode of Beyond the Script, we sit down with Aimee Wade, Executive Director of the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health (ADM) Board of Summit County and a leading voice in behavioral health reform. With years of experience at the intersection of practice, pol...

Episode 3: Collective Impact — Dr. Anju Mader’s Prescription for Systemic Unity

Guest: Dr. Anju Mader, Chief Integration Officer, Stark County Health Collaborative

In this episode of Beyond the Script, we sit down with Dr. Anju Mader, a visionary systems thinker and the Chief Integration Officer at the Stark County Health Collaborative. With a career rooted in building bridges across sectors, Dr. Mader brings powerful insight into ho...

Episode 2: The Cost of Care — Patty’s Prescription for Insurance Justice

Guest: Patty Dorosky, Medicare & Marketplace Specialist

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Script, we dive into the moral math of medicine with insurance expert Patty Dorosky, a seasoned Medicare and Marketplace specialist who has spent her career helping individuals understand their coverage, protect their health, and navigate a confusing healthcare sys...

What if the hardest chapters of your life were actually preparing you to change the system?

In the debut episode of Beyond the Script: A Beacon for Health Equity, Dr. LaTrice D. Snodgrass opens up about the story behind the work — from navigating poverty as a young mother on Medicaid to leading Beacon Charitable Pharmacy and founding Equity House.

She takes us inside the reality that textbooks don’t teach: the moral math of survival,...