Jenna C. Lester
Jenna C. Lester
Public Health Advocate | Racial Equity & Health Disparities
Lester is a physician and public health advocate focused on addressing racial inequities in healthcare.
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Jenna C. Lester is a physician and public health advocate focused on addressing racial inequities in healthcare.
As an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, she leads initiatives to improve access and outcomes for underserved communities. Lester's TED talk on dismantling bias in medicine has reached over 2 million views, sparking critical conversations about systemic racism.
Her keynotes provide practical frameworks for creating more inclusive, equitable healthcare systems that serve the needs of all patients.
Why skin disease is often misdiagnosed in darker skin tones
Why skin disease is often misdiagnosed in darker skin tones
Why skin disease is often misdiagnosed in darker skin tones
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