Dr. Somava Saha (aka Soma Stout) was the keynote speaker for the Fifth Annual John W. Hatch Lecture Series. She is Executive Lead for Wellbeing In the Nation (WIN) Network; Founder and Executive Lead for Well-being and Equity (WE) in the World. Dr. Saha is the former Vice President at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as well as founder and Executive Lead for 100 Million Healthier Lives.

The John W. Hatch Lectures Series is named in commemoration of the pioneering work of Dr. John W. Hatch, William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor Emeritus, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health. Dr. Hatch’s esteemed career includes over fifty years of experience in the areas of faith, health, and community organization with a special focus on underserved communities and social justice.

This event is provided by the FaithHealth Division of Wake Forest Baptist Health and Shaw University Divinity School.