Moderator
Rev. Dr. Aliya Browne
Cardiologist & Ordained minister
Monday, August 17, 2026 · Martha's Vineyard, MA
Equity in Mind: A BMS Summit on Martha's Vineyard
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) invites you to join us for the inaugural Equity in Mind community engagement event on Martha's Vineyard, MA — highlighting our commitment to health equity and brain health.
BMS is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. The summit will empower participants with knowledge and resources to support their cognitive wellness and offer strategies for managing brain health, advancing our impact across the brain health continuum.
Event Details
Join us at the event.
Martha's Vineyard provides a vibrant, inclusive setting for community engagement. Join us at the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, Massachusetts—an iconic seaside resort overlooking Edgartown Harbor—for a meaningful conversation about brain health alongside leaders in health, community and advocacy. Space is limited, and we'd love to see you there!
Equity in Mind: A BMS Summit on Martha's Vineyard
Date & Time
Monday, August 17, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
Location
Harbor View Hotel
131 North Water Street
Edgartown, MA 02539
Cost
Free to attend
Lunch provided
Sponsoring the community
Bristol Myers Squibb is also a proud sponsor of the 2026 Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival.
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Our Speakers
Voices shaping the future of brain health.
An expert panel exploring how stress, burnout and cognitive strain show up in everyday life and leadership — and why proactive brain health should be both a personal and professional priority.
Panelist
Dr. Chris Pernell
Public health physician · Health equity advocate
Panelist
Dr. Uché Blackstock
Founder & CEO, Advancing Health Equity · Emergency medicine physician & author
Panelist
Akinwole “Aki” Garrett
CEO, BlackDoctor
What to Expect
A day designed for connection & action.
Learn more about the importance of brain health through health, advocacy and community perspectives, with a clear focus on leaders and professionals in high-pressure roles.
01
Expert panel conversation
Exploring how stress, burnout and cognitive strain show up in everyday life and leadership — and why proactive brain health is both a personal and professional priority.
02
Real-world, actionable framing
Examples and language that normalize brain health as a leadership priority — not just a medical topic — so the ideas feel relevant and easy to apply right away.
03
From insight to action
A clear bridge to strategies, trusted resources and community / advocacy pathways you can tap into after you leave — reinforcing that this is an ongoing journey.
04
Community in an intimate setting
Connect with fellow attendees, speakers and community partners — building relationships, sharing experiences and expanding your network in a beautiful coastal setting.
Why This Matters
Brain Health is health.
Brain-related impacts are harder to measure, harder to treat and often avoided. Current systems address acute needs rather than the holistic brain health experience — here's why that's changing.
Skills you rely on every day
Brain health underpins clear thinking, sound decision-making and resilience — skills that matter most in high-pressure roles at work and at home.
This affects you and your community
Brain Health is one of the defining global healthcare challenges of our time. It affects nearly every family and community, shaping how people think, feel and live across the lifespan.
Your experiences are real and valid
We define Brain Health the way people experience it: cognition, mood, emotion, resilience and function. Because within every Brain Health story is a person who we all care about.
FAQs
Have a question about Equity in Mind?
Reach out with any questions about the event or general inquiries. Our team will get back to you shortly.
Register NowEquity in Mind is an in-person community engagement event featuring an expert panel conversation, facilitated discussion and structured networking. The program runs from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET at the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown, MA on Martha's Vineyard.
This event is designed for community leaders, healthcare professionals, advocates and anyone committed to brain health and advancing health equity. Space is limited to one ticket per attendee.
The event is free to attend. Lunch will be provided. Please note any dietary restrictions during registration so we can accommodate you.
Martha's Vineyard is accessible by ferry from Woods Hole, MA (approximately 45 minutes) or by regional flights from Boston, New York and other major airports. The Harbor View Hotel is located in Edgartown, a short drive or taxi ride from the ferry terminal and airport.
Accessibility accommodations are available upon request through the hotel. Please contact Guest Services at the Harbor View Hotel at info@harborviewhotel.com, and our teams will be happy to follow up to support a comfortable experience for all attendees.
The event is intentionally designed as an intimate, in-person experience. It will not be livestreamed. Select recordings or follow-up resources may be shared with registered attendees after the event.
Space is limited to one ticket per registrant and the summit is expected to fill up quickly. Please reserve your seat as soon as possible: Register Now
For general inquiries, accessibility needs or event-related questions, reach out to our team directly.