April 26–April 28, 2026
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
933 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, IL 60062

A convening of This two-day event will bring together leaders from State Offices of Minority Health, community partners, and public health professionals to engage in interactive workshops, dynamic keynote sessions, site tours, and meaningful regional exchanges.

This two-day event will bring together leaders from state minority health organizations, community partners, and public health professionals to engage in interactive workshops, skills-building sessions, leadership development, and dynamic keynote presentations, as well as site tours and meaningful regional exchanges.

Act now to secure your spot at the 2026 Annual Meeting and Health Equity Training. Please note that registration costs will increase starting March 1, 2026, for non-paid members, affiliate members, and associations/institutions, as described in the ticket details. For any questions, please email info@nasomh.org.

Sunday, April 26

Evening 5pm-9pm

NASOMH Board Meeting (5-7pm)
Meetand Greet; (7-9pm)

Monday, April 27

Morning

  • Continental Breakfast (7-8:30am)
  • NASOMH Annual Business Meeting
  • Presentation of the 2025 White Paper

Afternoon

  • Keynote Luncheon (Don’t miss our inspiring featured speaker!)
  • Concurrent Workshops — Explore timely topics shaping public health equity
  • Alternative Track: Community Partner Site Tour — Health Equity Sustainability Project

Tuesday, April 28

Morning

Continental Breakfast (7-8:30am)
 General Session: Mental Health Self-Care for SOMHs
Regional Exchange: Learn, Share, Thrive

A Vision & Mission Focused on the Communities We Serve

Our Vision

To provide leadership in transforming the health of racial and ethnic minority communities, tribal organizations, and nations.

Our Mission

To promote and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority communities, tribal organizations, and nations by preventing disease and injury and assuring optimal health and well-being.

  • Health and Health Care DisparitiesElimination

    We are committed to the elimination of health and health care disparities for racial and ethnic minority communities, tribal organizations, and nations by working to advance policy, data, research, and programs that address socioeconomic determinants of health.

  • Building Capacity

    We seek to build the capacity of national, state, and local governments and communities to raise awareness of and to achieve health equity and eliminate health disparities.

  • Community Empowerment

    We are committed to engaging and empowering racial and ethnic communities, tribal organizations, and nations innovatively addressing minority health and health disparities issues.

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Antoniette M. Holt, MPH

NASOMH President

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Wilma Alvarado-Little, MA, MSW

NASOMH Vice President

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Lisa Stafford

NASOMH Chief Financial Officer

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Meet the NASOMH Executive Board & NASOMH STAFF

Our team is committed to driving positive health equity outcomes for our members and the communities they serve

With diverse expertise and a shared passion for healthcare advocacy, our staff works collaboratively with our state partners and other public and private sector entities to ensure our work remains focused on driving positive health outcomes; especially communities of focus.

List of Regional and At-Large Board Members