LaShannon R. Spencer, MPA, MHSA, is a national speaker on topics of social determinants, cultural competency, and care delivery for vulnerable populations. As a healthcare executive, she has a wealth of knowledge in labor relations, public policy, advocacy, patient and physician relations, patient and family engagement, and patient safety. Additionally, she is regarded as a thought leader regarding access to quality healthcare services for vulnerable populations and patient and family engagement. LaShannon has been described as forward thinker, out of the box strategist for engaging clinicians, patients and community partners to address factors that hinder communities who continue to face difficulties to access quality healthcare services. These factors often influence social determinants of health which contributes to healthcare disparities.