Co-Director Receives Award
Dr. Ronny Bell, Co-Director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, received the Community Spirit Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) on October 22
nd, 2012 at a ceremony in Washington, DC. The award was given in recognition of his work in understanding and addressing diabetes disparities with the American Indian/Alaska Native population. Dr. Bell was also a featured speaker and panelist at the ADA 5
th Disparities Partnership Forum, which was held in conjunction with the ceremony. Others receiving recognition at the ceremony included: Dr. Pedro Greer, Jr.(first from left), Assistant Dean, Florida International University; Mr. David Mann (second from left), noted actor and comedian; Mr. Ben Vereen, (third from right) world-renowned actor, singer and dancer; and Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu (second from right), Vice President for Global Strategic Affairs for Johnson and Johnson's Family of Diabetes Companies and Acting Surgeon General from 2006 - 2008