Advancing equity together: A central tenet of Mathematica’s health philanthropy practice

As a Thai-immigrant, cisgender woman living in a culture of privileged white native-born cisgender men, I have experienced firsthand the culture, systems, and policies that have diminished my worth and harmed me by labeling me as other and fringe. Consequently, I see equity—a word that is so well worn at this moment—as central to all the work I have pursued during my two-decade career and as an imperative for Mathematica if we are to do lasting and impactful social good. I’m excited about the opportunities we have to advance equity, and proud of the ways we at Mathematica are contributing towards this goal. But I’m also deeply aware that we have a long road ahead – both within our own walls, and in our communities, country, and world – and I’m ready to embark on that journey hand-in-hand with our partners. (author introduction)