Public Engagement | 2021-23

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are the artists, creators, and main protagonists of TrustWorkers. They occupy a critical position in our city’s public health system. CHWs are the bridges that help connect hospitals, health providers, doctors, city and social welfare agencies with NYC’s diverse communities. Their jobs have many sides. CHWs communicate medical knowledge in culturally resonant ways, they provide access to vital social services, and they turn an empathetic ear towards their community’s needs. Our photovoice stories take you on a journey into how CHWs meet the daily challenges of improving their clients’ and patients’ wellbeing. Their personal accounts shine a bright light on the day-to-day encounters and relationships shaping how CHWs obtain, repair, and build trust. With this exhibit, we celebrate the important work of CHWs at the frontlines of the city’s public health system and shed light on their position in the medical system. TrustWorkers was on display from June-August 2022 at The Forum. The exhibit is now engaging public health scholars and practitioners at Hunter College. Our next location will be NYU Langone in May 2023.

Lead: Cristian Capotescu