Theresa Alphonse

Theresa Alphonse, MPH is a Haitian American public health practitioner who has dedicated a decade to promoting health equity and racial justice. With a degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of Miami, Theresa has worked with health centers, hospitals, government entities, and non-profit organizations to implement equity initiatives with a focus on racial justice. Her expertise and perspectives have been sought by various media outlets including The Boston Globe, BET, and NBC 10 Boston.

Theresa Alphonse is a change agent, thought leader, champion, and influencer.

As a trainer, consultant, and speaker, Theresa Alphonse possesses several competencies, including being a results-driven and strategic thinker, an expert in relationship building, and a policy and systems change frameworks specialist. She also has excellent skills in cultural humility, sensitivity, and awareness, understands structural biases, and can conduct root cause analysis to eliminate inequities in health outcomes. 

Theresa founded Driving Equity Consulting in 2021 to address the growing need for education and dialogue around racial injustice. Her passion for equity is also reflected in her non-profit, What's on Your Mind?, which aims to normalize conversations around mental health in communities of color. Theresa sees equity as a fundamental element of all her work, and her goal is to act as a change agent to provide equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background. Her Haitian heritage and lived experience as a Black woman motivate her to use her privilege to create spaces for marginalized communities.

Aside from her work, Theresa enjoys exploring new countries, writing poetry, spending time outdoors, organizing events, watching reality dating shows, and spending time with her dog, friends, and family.

Features: Boston Globe, Springwell, Public Health Culture Podcast, Voices With Pebbles