How to strengthen and sustain school-located vaccination by advancing health equity 

In a panel format, attendees will learn how the pandemic shaped and strengthened SLV efforts, specific strategies panelists used to reach underserved populations, and the policies, practices and partnerships that can sustain future SLV efforts.

• Deborah D’Souza-Vazirani, DrPH, MHSA (moderator), Champions for School Health Project Manager, National Association of School Nurses, Silver Spring, MD

1. Donna Mazyck, Executive Director, National Association of School Nurses, Silver Spring, MD [by video]

2. Mary Ellen Engel, MSN, RN, NJ-CSN, Nursing Supervisor, North Brunswick Township Schools, North Brunswick, NJ

3. Marnie (Margaret) McKercher, DNP, MPH, RN, NCSN, Lead School Nurse Consultant, Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Aurora Public Schools, University of Colorado College of Nursing, Aurora, CO

4. Lynne P. Meadows, MS, BSN, RN, Director, District Health Services, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA 

5. Joanna Pitts, BSN, RN, NCSN, CNOR, School Health Nurse Consultant, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, VA