Advancing Health and Resilience in the Gulf of Mexico RegionAdvancing Health and Resilience in the Gulf of Mexico Region Consequences of natural disasters and the COVID 19 pandemic have taken a cumulative toll on the health and well being of people in the Gulf of Mexico region. Long standing societal challenges related to racism, poverty, education, housing, and underemployment are compounding the trauma, leading to chronic stress for many Gulf residents. The Committee on Progress Toward Human Health and