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DEAR COLLEAGUES:

Welcome to the 2013 Leadership Awards Dinner, the culmination of this year’s 10th Annual Health Disparities Leadership Summit and Spring Health Braintrust. As we approach 2014, when so many of the important provisions of the Affordable Care Act take full effect, we have focused two days to consider what this will mean for all Americans, as we continue our endeavors to achieve true and full Health Equity for all Americans. Our discussions have been robust and have covered a wide range of important topics including Reducing Infectious Disease Disparities in Minorities; Industry and Public- Sector Collaboration to Address the Problem of Childhood Obesity; and Testing the Limits of Consumer Privacy and Security on Health. This Leadership Awards Dinner celebrates the policy makers, clinicians, community leaders, researchers and others who work hard every day in the critical cause of eliminating health care and health status disparities in America. Congresswoman Gwen Moore is winner of the Mary Eliza Mahoney Award that recognizes a person who has made outstanding contributions in promoting access to health care in emerging populations. Congresswoman Moore has worked tirelessly on behalf of others as Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus, where she has become a leader on issues like health insurance reform, women’s health, domestic violence and maternal and infant mortality. She has also been a strong advocate for our nation’s service members and veterans getting the care they need for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Jaime Davidson is the winner of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of work to alleviate the disproportionate impact of diabetes on Hispanic Americans and its impact throughout Latin America. Dr. Davidson has conducted extensive research and writing on diabetes as part of this vital effort, is a lifetime member of the International Diabetes Federation and has served the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in several positions. We honor these individuals not only because of all they have done to advance the cause of Health Equity, but because their deep commitment encourages others to follow their example. We rise on behalf of the voiceless tens of thousands who have benefited from their endeavors to say “Thank You”. Sincerely, Cong. Donna M. Christensen, MD Gary A. Puckrein, PhD D-Virgin Islands President and Chief Executive Officer Chair, CBC Health Braintrust National Minority Quality Forum

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Dinner Agenda 2013 Leadership Awards Dinner

Hosts

Congresswoman Gary Puckrein, PhD Donna Christensen

Welcome Presentation Of Honoree Master of Ceremonies Mary Eliza Mahoney Award John Brockington Congresswoman Gwen Moore

Invocation Speaker Seth Lloyd, PhD Opening Remarks Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD Speaker Shaun Robinson Presentation Of Honoree Lifetime Achievement Award Speaker Jaime A. Davidson, MD, FACP, FACE Congressman G. K. Butterfield

Speaker Speaker John J. Castellani Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge

Speaker Acknowledgment And Closing Remarks Michael Robinson Congresswoman Donna Christensen Gary Puckrein, PhD Dinner

3 “ My life is better now. I changed what I eat and how I live. Yo u can do it, too.” –Walter Mudu

I’m changing the way I live It’s not okay to have diabetes and live like you don’t. Walter knows this because he lost both his dad and sister to diabetes before he was 20 years old. When he was diagnosed, he vowed to be different—that he would change his life. For Walter, this is not just a diet—diabetes is a mental challenge every day to change the way one lives.

At Bristol-Myers Squibb we believe that the will of the patient, matched by our desire to find innovative medicines, can make all the difference. For more about Walter and others who are prevailing over serious disease, visit www.bms.com.

We are proud to support the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF).

National Minority Health Month

The National Minority Quality Forum (formerly the National Minority Health Month Foundation) was instrumental in launching National Minority Health Month, supported by a resolution from the U.S. Congress and recognized by many states. The Concurrent Resolution (H. Con. Res. 388) signed by the U.S. Congress on October 3, 2002, states that “a National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month should be established to promote educational efforts on the health problems facing minorities and other health disparity populations” and that “the President should issue a proclamation recognizing the immediate need to reduce health disparities in the United States and encouraging all health organizations and Americans to conduct appropriate programs and activities to promote healthfulness in minority and other health disparity communities.” National Minority Health Month is an inclusive initiative that addresses the health needs of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and other minorities. Its goal is to strengthen the capacity of local communities to eliminate the disproportionate burden of premature death and preventable illness in minority populations through prevention, early detection, and control of disease complications.

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OPENING REMARKS

Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD Dr. Jeremy A. Lazarus, a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice in Denver became the 167th president of the American Medical Association in June 2012. He is a past president of the Colorado Medical Society, the Colorado Psychiatric Society and the Arapahoe County Medical Society. Dr. Lazarus’ experience in both psychiatry and private practice has enabled him to serve as an effective advocate in organized medicine. He has been one of the AMA’s chief spokespersons on the uninsured and is the AMA’s representative to the Joining Forces initiative, a program of the nation’s first lady that assists veterans with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and post-combat depression. A distinguished fellow and past speaker of the assembly of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Dr. Lazarus is the author of numerous publications on ethics, economics and managed care issues. His newest book is Entering Private Practice: A Handbook for Psychiatrists. Born in Chicago, Dr. Lazarus attended Northwestern University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He received a medical degree with honors in psychiatry from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and a voluntary professor of psychiatry at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Lazarus received the Colorado Psychiatric Society Outstanding Achievement Award in 2008 and the APA’s Distinguished Service Award in 2012. In 2005 he received a teaching award from the UCHSC Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Lazarus and his wife, Debbie, are the proud parents of three sons and have eight very special grandchildren.

Leadership… It’s time to think differently about what a pharmaceutical company can be. Novo Nordisk has dedicated itself to defeating diabetes, which is an interesting goal given that diabetes is the primary focus of our business.

Changing DiabetesTM means helping people with our actions, and not just with our products. It means staying true to our ideals and being respectful of the world we live in. And it means continuing to dedicate significant resources to diabetes research until a cure is found.

With leadership comes responsibility. We are committed to improving options for care now while partnering with others who share our mission and ultimate goal of defeating this disease.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Lifetime Achievement Award each year honors an individual whose lifework has had a significant impact on the health of emerging populations.

Jaime A. Davidson, MD, FACP, MACE Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Jaime A. Davidson is a Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Touchstone Diabetes Research Center at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, Texas. In addition to having being a member of the Publications Committee for the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Dr. Davidson has been on the editorial boards of several publications and he is presently on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Diabetes and the Journal of the Mexican Society of Nutrition and Endocrinology. He has published numerous book chapters and over 150 articles in English, French and Spanish for US, Latin American, and European journals and has presented at national and international associations and symposia. Dr. Davidson is a lifetime member of the International Diabetes Federation and a member of the Task Force on Epidemiology. He has served the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on several positions, including the Translation Advisory Committee as well as the Latino Advisory Board. He was a member of the National Diabetes Advisory Board and National Institutes of Health and an advisor to the US Food and Drug Administration on endocrinology and metabolic diseases. He also served as an advisor to the Texas Department of Health Services. Prior to that position he chaired the Texas Diabetes Council. A fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinology as well as the Inter-American College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr Davidson is an honorary fellow of the Costa Rican College of Physicians, the Dominican Society of Endocrinology, the Colombian Association of Internal Medicine and an honorary member of the Argentinean Diabetes Society, the Ecuadorian Diabetes Association, and the Spanish American Medical Association of New York. In 2011 he was made honorary member of the Panamanian Endocrine Society. He is also member of the National Academy of Medicine of Mexico. Dr. Davidson is a recipient of numerous awards and honors and he holds the current honorary consul post to the consulate of Costa Rica and recently won the 2006 Harold Rifkin Award for distinguished international service in the cause of diabetes at the 66th Annual Scientific Sessions of the ADA in Washington DC. The IDF-SACA Region gave him the Hagedorn Medal for his contributions to Diabetes in the area. More recently he was inducted to the Mexican Academy of Medicine and in 2008 the American College of Endocrinology elected him as a Master of the College. 9

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John J. Castellani John Castellani is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). Mr. Castellani, who joined PhRMA in August 2010, leads an organization that represents America’s leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnol- ogy companies. These companies directly employ more than 600,000 men and women nationwide and work to create new medicines that help patients fight disease and live longer, healthier lives. PhRMA members are among the most innovative research-based companies in the world, investing an estimated $49.5 billion in new medical research and development in 2011. In assuming his new responsibilities, Mr. Castellani has pledged that PhRMA will continue to lead efforts to find patient-centered solutions to healthcare challenges in America and around the globe. In particular, PhRMA will focus on helping to successfully implement — and improve — the healthcare reform law and will work to build a dynamic environment in the United States that promotes and rewards medical innovation. Before joining PhRMA, Mr. Castellani was President and Chief Executive Officer of Business Roundtable (BRT). The BRT is an association of chief executive officers from leading U.S. corporations with a combined workforce of nearly 12 million employees and $6 trillion in annual revenues. Under Mr. Castellani, the BRT played vital roles in the adoption of long-awaited civil-justice reform legislation in 2005, approval of the Central America Free Trade Agreement, and enactment of critically important legislation to lower tax rates and slash taxes on dividends in 2003. He also was a leader of the coalition working in support of Social Security reform, the “Divided We Fail” partnership formed to urge congressional action on healthcare reform and retirement security, and other initiatives to keep the United States competitive and a global hub of innovation. Mr. Castellani is frequently sought by the news media for his expert insights on business and public policy issues, appearing on such programs as NBC’s “Meet the Press,” PBS’ “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer,” Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” and CNBC’s “Street Signs.” In 2007, Castellani was named one of the 100 most influential people in corporate governance by Directorship Magazine. A graduate of Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., Mr. Castellani and his wife, Terry, reside in Washington and have two sons. 11

The nation’s success in achieving healthy communities is impacted by the progress and dissemination of cutting edge public and private partnerships being developed today.

Toward that end Microsoft is collaborating with the National Minority Quality Forum to identify and disseminate cross cutting models of innovation including expanding access to clinical trials for diverse populations, scaling approaches to tackle childhood obesity, leveraging data to target chronic disease, and promoting privacy and security of consumer information.

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Michael D. Robinson Michael D. Robinson is General Manager, United States Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft Corporation. Mr. Robinson is responsible for $2 Billion in revenue and driving Microsoft’s business initiatives into commercial and public sector organizations across Provider, Payer, Life Sciences, Public Health and Human Services verticals. These initiatives include sales, technology partnerships, solution areas, marketing, standards and advocacy. He brings to his position over 30 years of sales, technology and management experience. Mr. Robinson joined Microsoft in January 2002 where his previous positions include General Manager Public Sector Middle East and Africa, General Manager New York Metro District, and General Manager Mid-Atlantic District. His background includes executive management, enterprise sales, project management and business strategy development. Prior to joining Microsoft, he served as Vice President Operations for Hitachi Data Systems Solutions Corporation (HDSS), where his duties entailed development, sales and delivery of complex business solutions for customers worldwide. Mr. Robinson has served as Vice President professional services for Hitachi Data Systems, managing director of services for Sterling Software, and president of minority-owned IT consulting firm Robinson-Cole and Associates. A graduate of National-Louis University in Chicago, Mr. Robinson received a bachelor’s of science degree in management. He also holds an executive MBA from Pace University in New York. Mr. Robinson serves on the Board of Directors of the New York Urban League (Board Chair), National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), Information Technology Senior Manager Forum (ITSMF), Pace University School of Business Advisory Board and the Howard University School of Business Information Systems Advisory Board. In recognition of his commitment to strengthening communities he has received multiple awards including the prestigious Frederick Douglas Award from the New York Urban League, and the Harlem YMCA Black Achievers in Industry Award.

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MARY ELIZA MAHONEY AWARD Born in 1852, Mary Eliza Mahoney was the United States’ first black professional nurse. She graduated from the New England Hospital for Women and Children Training School for Nurses in 1879. The Mary Eliza Mahoney Award recognizes an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions in promoting access to health care in emerging populations.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Mary Eliza Mahoney Award Congresswoman Moore represents Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District and is a member of the prestigious House Committee on Financial Services. She also sits on the House Budget Committee and is a member of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. In January 2011, Congresswoman Moore was elected Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus by her fellow female colleagues. In this capacity, she has become a leader on issues like health insurance reform, women’s health, domestic violence and maternal and infant mortality – problems that affect women both at home and abroad. Congresswoman Moore has been tapped as a leader on world affairs for four consecutive years as a U.S. delegate to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly. In that role, Congresswoman Moore has pushed the OSCE nations to address the high global maternal mortality rates. She has worked to improve the health of women and to deal with the vulture funds that prey on poor nations that have been selected to benefit from global debt relief efforts. When it comes to our troops, Representative Moore has been a strong advocate for boosting the efforts of the U.S. Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs Department to ensure our nation’s service members and veterans get the care they need to successfully address Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In order to combat the stigmas associated with PTSD, Congresswoman Moore has introduced legislation to promote confidential mental health care services for members of the military. She has also supported increased funding for PTSD research and treatment programs. With her colleagues, Congresswoman Moore has led efforts urging the Army to help reduce the perception that seeking mental health counseling will negatively impact a person’s military career and promotion prospects. Born in Racine, Wisconsin in 1951, Congresswoman Moore was raised in Milwaukee. The eighth of nine children, her father was a factory worker and her mother was a public school teacher. She started college at Milwaukee’s Marquette University as a single, expectant mother on welfare who could only complete her education with the help of TRIO. Congresswoman Moore earned a B.A. in Political Science from Marquette. 15 Proudly supports the National Minority Quality Forum’s

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Seth Lloyd, PhD Seth Lloyd is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the director of the WM Keck Center for Extreme Quantum Information Theory at MIT, the director of the Program in Quantum Information at the Institute for Scientific Interchange, and Miller Fellow at the Santa Fe Institute. Professor Lloyd earned his A.B. degree in Physics from Harvard University, his Masters of Advanced Study in Mathematics and M.Phil. in History and Philosophy of Science from Cambridge University, and his Ph.D. in Physics from Rockefeller University. He joined the MIT faculty in 1994. Professor Lloyd teaches and performs research in quantum information theory and complex systems. Professor Lloyd’s research focuses on the role of information in physical and mechanical systems, with an emphasis on quantum mechanical systems. He was the first to propose a technologically feasible design for a quantum computer, and has worked with groups at MIT and other institutions around the world to construct and operate quantum computers using quantum optics, nuclear magnetic resonance, quantum dots, and superconducting systems. Professor Lloyd’s research includes work on the characterization of complex systems, including problems of design and control of such systems. Recently, he has worked on the role of quantum coherence in living systems, participating in the demonstration that quantum coherence plays a crucial role in guaranteeing the efficiency of energy transport in photosynthesis. Professor Lloyd is the author of over 180 papers in referenced journals, and of a book, Programming the Universe, as well as of articles in Science, Nature, and Scientific American. He has mentored numerous graduate students and postdocs, many of whom currently hold faculty positions in academia, including MIT, USC, University of Washington, Bristol University, Imperial College, Leeds University, University of Pavia, Dartmouth, Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa, and National University of Singapore. Professor Lloyd has received awards for research and teaching, including the Lindbergh, Edgerton, and Quantum Communication, Measurement, and Computation prizes. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society and adjunct professor at the Santa Fe Institute.

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Eisai’s passionate commitment to patient care is the driving force behind our efforts to find innovative solutions that help address unmet medical needs and contribute to the well-being of patients worldwide. With therapies and a diverse pipeline in oncology, neuroscience, and more, we focus on having an impact on patients and their families. At Eisai, human health care is our goal.

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Shaun Robinson Emmy Award-winning journalist and recipient of DOVE’s prestigious Real Beauty Award, Shaun Robinson is a true role model. As an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and television personality, she has won the respect and admiration of millions of daily viewers. Ms. Robinson has contributed reports to the Today Show, MSNBC, CNN, and NBC Nightly News; she has also been featured as a panelist on “Larry King Live” and as a guest co-host on “The View” and “The Joy Behar Show.” Ms. Robinson can currently be seen as the popular weekend co-anchor and correspondent for the entertainment news show “Access Hollywood.” Charismatic and talented, Ms. Robinson won an Emmy for her live coverage of “A Grand Night in Harlem” for the Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. She has also been a featured columnist for Essence.com and Cosmopolitan Magazine. She captivated audiences as the premiere host of TV One Access, for which she received the award of “Outstanding Coverage of Race & Ethnicity” from Columbia University. The Ford Foundation also honored her for her special on “Missing in the Media.” Ms. Robinson has graced the large and small screens numerous times with roles in Bruce Almighty, Dr. Dolittle 2, Law & Order, Monk, Everybody Hates Chris, Charmed, Days of our Lives, The Proud Family, Half & Half, and more. Ms. Robinson’s versatility has launched her additional success as the author of Exactly As I Am, a book about girls and self-esteem that brings together the collected wisdom of both superstar women and everyday teenagers. The book encourages girls to be more comfortable in their own skin and to embark on the path to becoming tomorrow’s leaders. Prioritizing the goal of being a positive role model, this dynamo devotes her time to many charitable organizations and she currently sits on the national board of Girls, Inc. She has also worked with the Los Angeles County “Share Your Heart, Share Your Home” program and the national literacy organization, JumpStart. Ms. Robinson is a native of Detroit, Michigan and currently resides in Los Angeles.

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Congressman G. K. Butterfield Congressman G. K. Butterfield is a life-long resident of eastern North Carolina. Born and raised in Wilson, Congressman Butterfield spent his formative years attending Charles H. Darden High School and worked tirelessly in the Civil Rights Movement as a youth. Congressman Butterfield graduated from college and law school at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. After earning his law degree, Congressman Butterfield founded a law practice in Wilson and served the community in that capacity for 14 years. He is best known for his successful litigation of voting rights cases that resulted in the election of African-American elected officials. In 1988, Congressman Butterfield was elected as Resident Superior Court judge. In this role, he presided over civil and criminal court in 46 counties of North Carolina. For two years, he served on the North Carolina Supreme Court by appointment of the governor. Congressman Butterfield retired from the judiciary after 15 years of service and successfully ran for Congress. He was elected to serve the First District of North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election on July 20, 2004, where he continues to serve today. In Congress, Congressman Butterfield is a champion of affordable medical care, education, investments in rural communities, veterans, renewable energies, and federal programs that support low-income and middle-class Americans. Congressman Butterfield serves in the Democratic leadership as Chief Deputy Whip and as First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. He sits on the influential Committee on Energy & Commerce as the 8th most senior Democrat on the Health Subcommittee. In addition, he serves as a member of the subcommittees of Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade, and Oversight and Investigations. Congressman Butterfield is a life-long member of Jackson Chapel First Missionary Baptist Church. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a proud father and grandfather.

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Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge of Ohio’s 11th District is a committed public servant who brings a hard-working, problem-solving spirit to Congress and to the task of creating jobs, attacking predatory lending, and improving health care, small business, and education. These charac- teristics were honed while serving as Warrensville Heights’ first African American female Mayor. As the city’s top executive, Congresswoman Fudge led Warrensville Heights in building 200 new homes and shoring up a sag- ging retail base. Congresswoman Fudge puts her strong work ethic into practice in her appoint- ments on House Committees and Caucus seats. On the Agriculture Committee, she continues her commitment to ending childhood obesity in a generation, stamping out hunger and monitoring the safety of our food supply. On the Education and the Workforce Committee, the Congresswoman is a strong advocate for policies to strengthen our education system and promote job creation. Additionally, she was an early, and continues to be a strong, voice for voter protection. Congresswoman Fudge is past National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Professionally, she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University and a law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University. Congresswoman Fudge is now serving in her third consecutive full term. She was elected in a special election in November 2008, re-elected in the general election that was held that same month and most recently in 2012. She is highly respected by her congressional colleagues for her insight, wisdom, and honesty. In 2012, the Congresswoman was unanimously elected by her colleagues to serve as Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus in the 113th Congress. As a dedicated public servant, she begins each morning with a firm promise “to do the people’s work”. That simple philosophy defines this Congresswoman of substance and character who always keeps her promise.

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