Making the work happen.

Shemariah Waggoner

Managing Director

Ruth Howze

BEC Community Engagement Manager

Olivia Bennett

Community Health Worker

Juanita Gale

Community Health Worker

Serena Washington

Community Health Worker

Mercedes Williams

Community Health Worker

Together, we can build
a more equitable future.

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