From Creatives to Bankers: Diversity in Innovation
Innovators of Charlotte Video Series presented by EY Charlotte wavespaceTM
The Innovators of Charlotte video series highlights local, diverse innovators, some of whom have laid the foundation for the Charlotte of today and others who are driving the next wave of innovation to build the Charlotte of tomorrow.
EY’s latest innovation center, the Charlotte wavespace, and Design Studio opened in January 2020 at the RailYard South End. EY is proud to share the stories of those driving innovation in the city of Charlotte with this video series.
Breaking Down Barriers to Build Up a Community: Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown of Novant Health
Though decades have passed, Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown has never forgotten the look on some patients’ faces when she came in the room to treat them. For years, Garmon-Brown was the only black woman at her practice. Her experience in family medicine drove her to build Charlotte’s first free clinic — a clinic she still helps with today. But that was just part of her incredible journey, because the doctor has now become the patient.