Shannon Wilson.
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Shannon Wilson is a passionate lifelong learner of health care equity for vulnerable populations.
She works endless hours at the systems and community level to improve health care delivery.
Wilson was the state of Michigan’s first health disparities epidemiologist.
She is the executive director of the nonprofit Grand Rapids African American Health Institute.
She also serves as adjunct faculty for Grand Valley State University and on-call faculty for the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Biggest career break?
Grand Rapids African American Health Institute
Proudest moment?
Birth of child
Best advice you’ve ever received?
“Success will not always feel successful.”
How did you make your first dollar?
Babysitting
Most-treasured possession?
Bible
Dream job?
VP of a major philanthropic organization
If I were president for a day, I would . . . ?
Eliminate student debt immediately
Last book you’ve read?
“Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Nell Scovell and Sheryl Sandberg
Last thing you Googled?
Vacation resorts
Your worst habit?
Misplacing car keys
To unwind, I like to . . . ?
Sleep
Dream vacation?
Australia
Favorite food?
Shrimp and grits
Person you most admire?
Camara Jones
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