Dr. Gloria Wilder

CEO, Core Health & VP, Innovation and Preventive Health, Centene Corporation

Dr. Gloria Wilder

CEO, Core Health & VP, Innovation and Preventive Health, Centene Corporation

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Biography

Gloria A. Wilder, M.D., MPH a nationally recognized pediatrician, entrepreneur, public speaker and expert on poverty and social justice. Dr. Wilder formerly served as the Chair of Mobile Health Programs at Georgetown University and Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. From 2009-2011, Dr. Wilder joined the leadership of United Medical Center becoming Executive Vice President of Physician Integration and Strategic Alliances.

In 2005, Dr. Wilder used her business expertise to found Core Health a health and wellness company dedicated to assisting underserved communities in improving access to quality holistic healthcare services. Through Core Health and Wellness Centers in Washington DC, Dr. Wilder and her team provide comprehensive primary preventive and alternative health services in beautiful state of the art medical homes.

In 2007, Dr. Wilder was selected by Michael Neidorff CEO of Centene Corporation to be one of the founding members of the Centene Health Advisory Council where she continues to serve to this day. In 2017, Dr. Wilder accepted the role of VP, Innovation and Preventive Health at Centene Corporation. Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise that provides a portfolio of services to government-sponsored healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals.

Dr. Wilder believes in raising the bar of quality in the provision of care in historically underserved communities by turning advocacy into action. In 2005, she joined the likes of Jimmy Carter and Mother Teresa when she was awarded the National Caring Award for exceptional generosity and commitment to service. In 2004, she was named Physician Humanitarian of the Year by George Washington University. She was also inducted into the prestigious Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society. Among her many awards includes the Oprah Winfrey Use Your Life Award. A nationally recognized speaker and expert on poverty and economic segregation in healthcare, Dr. Wilder Braithwaite’s work has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, CBS’ 48 Hours and NBC’s Dateline.

Speaker Videos

The Fight for Justice

Restoring Dignity

Speech Topics

Ending the Injustice of Generational Poverty

Dr Wilder will explore the relationship between U.S. social policies and chronic generational poverty in the context minority, rural and marginalized families. Are U.S. families able to rise out of poverty? How are modern day inequities in healthcare, education, environmental equality, criminal and civil justice impacting generational stability? The road to family stabilization is predicated on equitable opportunity, we will explore the reality of supporting families through generational vulnerability.

Providing Health Equity to Achieve Quality Outcomes

As a country, we are spending more money on healthcare, while outcomes worsen. Healthcare is a service, but health is the goal. We must see beyond the service to identify all the influencers of health. Our current models are unsustainable and inconsistent with our goal to be a healthy nation, equally for all. This is the most innovative time in healthcare as the industry expands beyond the traditional systems of hospitals and clinics. Dr. Wilder explores the modern-day relationship between health disparities and the social determinant of health. By delving into the impacts of issues such as housing, policy, practice innovations, food insecurity, community violence and economic instability, she will discuss how anchor community organizations can and are approaching a new era of population health though equity and community investment.

Social Justice & Equality: Turning Advocacy into Action

Ending the Injustice of Generational Poverty

Testimonials

“Dr. Wilder did an amazing job at our Campaign Kick Off event.”

- United Way of Portage County

"It was brilliant. We hope to welcome you again soon."

- Veer Consulting

"I loved every minute of her moving speech inspired by her life story and experience. The Center for Equity Care knocked it out of the park with Dr. Gloria. Well done team!"

- Audience Member

"Everything was wonderful! Gloria was terrific. Everyone loved her!"

- Center for Equity of Care

"Dr. Gloria Wilder is amazing (again). The audience is spellbound. What a treat."

- Colorado Health Foundation

"Dr. Gloria Wilder's talk was nothing short of extraordinary. Her stories moved me to action! There was not a dry eye in the house. I'm proud to work for an organization of caring and empathetic people who lead with heart!"

- Audience Member

"Dr. Wilder was a hit. Her comments were spot on and well received by the audience."

- Siemer Institute