Best Practices in Community Engagement for Health Equity 101

This training is an interactive, introductory conversation focused on the foundational principles of meaningful community-engaged research. It explores the importance of positionality, clarifying the “who” and “why” of community engagement, and discusses best practices for identifying, approaching, and sustaining partnerships with vested community partners. CTSI’s Community Engagement Toolkit and consultation services are introduced, highlighting practical strategies attendees can use to strengthen inclusive research practices and deepen authentic collaboration with community.