Early Lessons for Effective and Equitable Contact Tracing

This event brought together a diverse set of national, state, and local perspectives to discuss successes, challenges, and early lessons learned from COVID-19 contact-tracing programs. Our panel included experts working with state and local contact-tracing efforts, as well as philanthropies supporting contact tracing at all levels. Panelists shared insights on what works to reach vulnerable communities, address COVID-related health disparities, and connect people with the appropriate services.

Featured guests:

• Sandra Hernández, president and chief executive officer, California Health Care Foundation
• Candace Miller, senior researcher, Mathematica
• Elizabeth Odell, director of medical operations, La Clínica de La Raza, Inc.
• Marina Pravdic, manager, communications, policy and advocacy, The Rockefeller Foundation