A concert of this magnitude would not been possible without the help of many people. First, I�d like to thank Our Lady of Assumption Church, particularly Linda Javadi, Virginia Mallof, Gregg and Natalie Codelli, and Rev. James McGoldrick, for allowing Finding Root to come to Atlanta and to find such a spiritual home.
I�d also like to thank the Honors College at the University of West Georgia, particularly Patty Jiles, Susan Colgate, Laura Lamb, and Dr. Donald Wagner, for sponsoring me and allowing Finding Root to come to life in Carrollton. Also, a big thanks to Dr. Anne Richards for helping me develop the initial concept of this event and for being a tireless community advocate for me.
To Sara Snow, my official photographer, thank you for giving your time and craft to capturing the magic of this concert.
Also, a big thanks to Professors Colin Crawford and Charity Scott of the Georgia State University College of Law for the many discussions about law, the environment, and public health that inspired the initial concept of this event.
To my colleagues and mentors at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, especially the Division of Diabetes Translation, many thanks for your insights and support. Keep on doing the work you do to protect the health of the public�regionally, nationally, and globally.
And last but not least�to all the musicians and communities who have opened their hearts to me and allowed me to share in the songs and stories that make up your lives, thank you. May music, art, and culture continue to enrich your health and your lives.
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