Black History Month Wrap-Up: Honoring Our Past, Creating Our Future Every Day

Throughout February, we honored Black pioneers who have shaped healthcare, GIS, and beyond. In case you missed it, here’s a look at some of the incredible leaders we highlighted:

  • John Moon – One of the first Black paramedics in the U.S., helping shape modern EMS.
  • Dr. Patricia Bath – Inventor of the Laserphaco Probe, revolutionizing cataract surgery.
  • Antoinette Hardy-Waller – Advocate for Black leadership in healthcare finance.
  • Gloria A. Brown – Broke barriers as the first Black woman U.S. Forest Service supervisor, using GIS for land conservation.
  • Clinton G. Johnson – Founder of NorthStar of GIS, advocating for racial equity in mapping.
  • LeAundra McCullough – Hopeworks alum turned GIS Team Lead, leading major projects in Camden & Philadelphia.

Black history is happening every day, and we’re proud to celebrate these trailblazers paving the way for future generations. Stay tuned for more #BHM highlights on our social media!

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Tickets Now on Sale: Celebrate 25 Years of Impact with Hopeworks

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are officially on sale for the Hopeworks 25th Anniversary Reception—a special evening honoring the young adults, partners, and community members who have shaped our journey. September 25, 2025Collingswood Ballroom, Collingswood, NJPurchase Tickets Now » This milestone event will include a cocktail reception, awards dinner, and powerful storytelling from the Hopeworks […]

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Building a top-performing RCM team from scratch is no easy task, but it's exactly what Pecola King, Hopeworks’ Director of Revenue Cycle Management, has done again and again. When Pecola relocated to Arkansas, she inherited a team with zero billing experience. Within one quarter, she transformed that team into the top-performing RCM unit - hitting every KPI and setting […]

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