Sleep Equity Project

Focused on Poor sleep, Sleep Apnea, and Insomnia in underserved & under resourced populations. Focused on Poor sleep, Sleep Apnea, and Insomnia in underserved & under-resourced populations. The organization aims to address sleep disparities through advocacy, community intervention, patient support, and supporting research. It collaborates with community health worker organizations, universities, and has a diverse board of directors including patients and family members. The project emphasizes health equity, social determinants of health, and intersectionality, targeting populations such as racial and ethnic minorities, low socioeconomic groups, rural communities, and sexual and gender minorities. It provides resources on sleep disorders, treatment options, and professional roles in sleep medicine. The organization also involves graduate interns in research projects and seeks volunteers for various roles, including advocacy, nonprofit development, and public health policy. Its vision is a future where high-quality sleep is a fundamental right accessible to all, free from social, economic, or cultural barriers.