In this interactive presentation, Dr. Paul Fleming will discuss how to think about and approach creating communities where all people can thrive. In his work, he partners with community-based organizations and community organizers to help bring equity and anti-racism principles into practice. Dr. Fleming will highlight key themes from his book Imagine Doing Better: Why policies backfire and how prevention thinking can change everything, which will help participants reflect on the status quo, imagine better futures, and learn strategies for being a changemaker to create a new future in their communities and the world.

Dr. Fleming is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health and co-founder of the Collaborative for Transformative Public Health. His research and teaching focus on the root causes of racial health inequities and strategies to address them. He is a sought-after thought leader on how to advance health equity and create communities and organizations that enable all people to thrive.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at U-M provides educational opportunities for older adults, designed by older adults. Membership is intended for all enthusiastic learners aged 50 and older, regardless of previous education or affiliation with U-M.