November 21: Terri Lee
By Rotary Club of Indianapolis on November 17, 2023
| Join us Tuesday to hear from Terri Lee, the Director of Cradle Indy. In Indiana, too many families are grieving a loss instead of celebrating the birth of their child. That’s because our state has the eleventh-highest infant mortality rate in the nation. According to the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana’s average infant mortality rate in 2019 was 6.5 deaths per 1,000 live births. The rate for Black families:13 deaths per 1,000 live births. Cradle Indy is an organization focused on reducing the infant mortality rate by helping Indianapolis/Marion County babies reach their first birthdays.They are dedicated to empowering parents and honoring those with lived experiences of infant mortality, which is why they work together, connecting organizations and individuals to make a tangible difference in the lives of Indianapolis/Marion County families. They aspire to make resources more accessible and culturally relevant than ever before through a collective impact framework. Terri Lee earned a Master of Public Health degree from Indiana University in 2014, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Butler University in 2011, and earned a certification as a community health worker in 2022. Terri has over ten years of experience in public health and public service. Prior to joining Cradle Indy, Terri served as the Director of the Office of Women’s Health at the Indiana Department of Health. Her passions lie within the infant mortality, violence prevention, and women’s health spaces. Terri is a lifelong Hoosier having been born and raised in Gary, Indiana. Through her work, she ultimately hopes to see a community where people feel empowered and able to experience their optimal health. All are welcome at Rotary programs. If attending in-person at the Murat Shrine reservations and prepayment are appreciated, but not required. Register on Square at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. If registering on site we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We plan to transition to a cashless registration later this fall. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 a.m. and the program runs 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. To join our meeting via Zoom starting at 12:15 p.m. go to https://zoom.us/j/710170874?pwd=bFE4ejJTc29IMlNzVmx1Wlg4MTA1UT09. While our Tuesday programs via Zoom are free to attend a suggested donation of $3 – $5 is appreciated in lieu of the typical room fee. These contributions help defray the cost of our hybrid meetings. Please note that donations to the Rotary Club of Indianapolis are not tax deductible. You can support our hybrid meetings at https://rotary-club-of-indianapolis.square.site/. Meeting ID: 710 170 874 Password: 821795 If joining via a mobile phone for audio only click one of the following numbers: +13126266799,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,710170874#,,#,821795# US (New York) You can also join us from a landline phone. +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 710 170 874 Password: 821795 Upcoming Programs: November 28: Dianna Boyce, VP, NBA All-Star 2024, Pacers Sports & Entertainment December 5: Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education December 12: World Community Service Panel December 19: Holiday Program benefitting the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation |
