Dwayne Steward
40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Columbus, Ohio
Chief People, Culture & Programs Officer
Equitas Health
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I consider myself a transformational servant leader, who believes that you can't have health equity without governing from the margins.
Three words to describe me:
writer, speaker, activist
The best part of my job:
getting the opportunity to have a community-wide impact
Something that would surprise others about me:
I’ve been published in a New York Times bestseller.
Dwayne Steward is an award-winning writer, speaker, and activist who has influenced macro level increases in access to healthcare and social services for marginalized communities, leading to community-wide decreases in health disparities. He has held leadership roles such as Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Programs Director at Cleveland Clinic, Chief People Culture and Programs Officer at Equitas Health, and Director of Community Affairs at Fenway Health, as well as conducted community work with the Queer Partnership for Black Liberation, Harm Reduction Ohio, and the Victory Fund Campaign Board.
A nationally respected voice in health equity, Dwayne has been published in various publications on the topics of racial justice, sexual health, gender identity, and sexual orientation. He is the Founder and CEO of Make It Better Consulting. Dwayne received his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University, and his Master of Public Administration from Franklin University.
