October 27, 2025 | Beyond Federal Dollars: Securing a healthier life for Oregonians
Mon, Oct. 27th • In-Person, Castaway Portland • 3:00-5:30pm (PST)
About
This forum, with working title, “Beyond Federal Dollars: Securing a healthier life for Oregonians“, will be moderated by Dr. Marguerita Lightfoot, and will feature Dr. Sejal Hathi, alongside nonprofit leaders and funders. Together, we’ll explore multi-faceted solutions for advancing health equity as federal cuts begin to take effect.
Moderator
Dr. Marguerita Lightfoot – Ronald Naito-John McAnulty Professor in Health Equity, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Dr. Marguerita Lightfoot served as Associate Dean for Research at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health until 2024 and is currently a professor of public health. Her work centers on adolescent and young adult health, with a focus on the development of responsive, efficacious preventive interventions for populations experiencing elevated risk for adverse health outcomes.
Speaker
Dr. Sejal Hathi – Director, Oregon Health Authority
Dr. Hathi most recently served as New Jersey’s deputy health commissioner for public health services and its designated state health officer. She also served in the Biden-Harris Administration as White House Senior Policy Advisor for Public Health, and held joint faculty appointments at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Panelists
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Event Details
When: Monday, Oct. 27th, 2025
Where: Castaway, 1900 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Doors: 3:00pm-5:30pm (includes: networking, light snacks & beverages)
Cost: Support the Community: Choose the price tier that best fits your financial capacity, and help us ensure a vibrant and inclusive event.
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$25 – Community Ticket
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$35 – Standard Admission
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$50 – Supporter Ticket
**Thanks to our generous supporters, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you’d like to attend, please email Kim Corsby (kim@oregonhealthforum.org) to reserve your spot —space is limited, so kindly RSVP by end of day, Monday 10/20**
Annual Sponsors
Event Sponsor
To discuss forum sponsorship opportunities, please contact Christian Gillespie at cgillespie@oregonhealthforum.org