In this episode of the Return to People podcast, we sit down with Colin H. Mincy, co-CEO of the Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI). A seasoned HR and DEI leader with experience at Human Rights Watch and the International Rescue Committee, Colin brings a unique perspective on equity, culture, and leadership.

At CHI, he is advancing a groundbreaking model of group prenatal care, where expecting parents come together for facilitated sessions in a supportive community. This approach fosters shared learning, builds belonging, and directly tackles disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly for marginalized communities. For Colin, healthcare must be centered on equity and collective support to create lasting impact.

Our conversation also touched on the challenges healthcare organizations face today, from closing access gaps to building sustainable systems that prioritize both patients and providers. Colin’s passion for equity makes these challenges deeply personal and fuels his drive to lead meaningful change.

Since 2020, CHI has operated as a fully remote organization, and Colin shared valuable lessons about remote work dynamics. Leading a distributed team requires intentional communication, trust, and strong relationships. Colin highlighted how culture doesn’t happen by accident in remote settings: It must be built deliberately to keep teams connected and engaged!

Threaded through every topic was Colin’s belief in empathetic leadership. He sees empathy not as an optional quality but as the cornerstone of effective leadership in healthcare and beyond. By listening deeply and leading with compassion, organizations can strengthen retention, engagement, and community trust.

👉 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation. Tune in to the Return to People Podcast to hear how Colin Mincy and CHI are redefining maternal care, overcoming healthcare challenges, and proving that empathy and equity are essential to the future of work.

Learn more about Colin:

• Colin´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhoustonmincy
• The Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI): https://centeringhealthcare.org/