Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


Health Equity Leadership Amid Minnesota ICE Raids and Systemic Strain

January 16, 2026

In this episode, Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, Chief Health Equity Officer at Hennepin Healthcare, discusses building a diverse healthcare workforce, addressing persistent inequities, and leading through mounting pressures including Minnesota ICE raids and policy shifts. She shares a candid perspective on sustaining equity work and advancing systemic change during one of the most challenging periods in healthcare.