San Mateo County - BHRS - Office of Diversity and Equity

The Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) was established in late 2009. Led by Health Equity Initiatives Manager, Dr. Jei Africa, ODE has become the BHRS hub for information and resources on addressing health disparities. More than ever, we believe that creating better health outcomes and opportunities for our county clients means a much stronger connection to broader social justice and equity efforts.

Our Values: -Cultural Competence and Cultural humility. -Shared and multicultural leadership. -Building bridges and sustainability of partnerships. -Forward and out of the box thinking. -Advocacy and community capacity. -Use of data to determine outcomes.