This week we are highlighting Marc Welsh’s Pathway to the (Y). Marc is the Vice President of Child Advocacy and Chief Diversity Officer of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Y has been a part of his life since childhood. Now, as a public health professional, Marc is committed to celebrate and promote the vital role that the Y plays in the lives of the community. Join us today to hear his Pathway to the (Y).

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [1:00] Marc shares his Pathway to the (Y)

• [2:00] Playing basketball at the Y throughout his childhood sparked Marc’s appreciation for the Y and what it means to people.

• [3:00] Allison shares her appreciation for the partnership between the Y and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
  

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• For many, the Y is a safe space where people can come and enjoy the experience of people being engaged and that care about you.

• As a professional, Marc is focused on public health and programs that help the lives of kids. The Y has been a core partner of that role throughout Marc’s career.

• Playing basketball at the Y played an essential role in Marc’s life and upbringing as a kid.

RESOURCE LINKS:

Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta

Linkedin: YMCA Metro Atlanta

Twitter: YMCA Metro Atlanta

Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta

Volunteer at the YMCA

YMCA Atlanta - Adult Sports

YMCA Atlanta - Youth Sports

Strong 4 Life - Website

BIOGRAPHY: Marc Welsh

In his role as Vice President of Child Advocacy, Marc leads Children’s state-wide community efforts focused on obesity prevention, behavioral and mental health, injury and illness prevention, and child protection. Marc’s multi-disciplinary team implements evidence-based programs focused on helping families raise healthy, safe, resilient kids. Marc is also responsible for Children’s employee and physician wellness programs, which promote health and wellness initiatives to the organization’s 13,000+ employees.

In 2021, in addition to his role as Vice President of Child Advocacy, Marc was named Children’s first-ever Chief Diversity Officer. In this role, his team is responsible for leading the System Diversity & Inclusion strategy with a focus on initiatives related to the health system’s employees, patients and community.

Marc also serves on the Boards of Voices for Georgia’s Children and Soccer in the Streets, furthering work focused on impacting the lives of children in the community.

Previously, Marc held leadership roles at Jackson Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in Biology and Religious Study and his Masters in Public Health from Florida International University.