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Twin Cities Metro
BOARD TREASURER
Public Health Nurse and Outreach Program Planner at Canvas Health

“Health equity means ensuring everyone has the opportunity for the best quality of health, addressing not just access to care but also food insecurity, racial disparities, and housing instability. Through voter registration outreach at food shelves, I connect policy choices to health outcomes and support organizations that prioritize community well-being.”

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Twin Cities Metro
Brand Strategist, Co-founder at Little Giant Marketing

“In my career I helped global healthcare organizations communicate and champion better health. Joining Advocates for Better Health allows me to bring that work home, supporting healthier, more equitable communities right here in Minnesota.”

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Southeastern MN
BOARD SECRETARY
Doctor of Nursing Practice at Winona State University

“I am passionate about advocating for better health because in our profession of nursing, we are advocates for our patients, families and communities. I believe wholeheartedly that we need to listen and hear the voices of all Minnesotans to enhance our population's health.”

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Twin Cities Metro
Family Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor at UMN Medical School

“The longer I work in medicine, the more I understand how many other factors affect the health of my patients. ABH creates opportunities for doctors to do more to advocate for the health of their patients outside the exam room.”

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Twin Cities Metro
Health & Wellness Coordinator, Mental Health Resources

“In my work with adults living with serious and persistent mental illness, I have seen the myriad of ways people are not able to access the care they need. I have seen the ways stigma, marginalization, and oppression work against the wellbeing of our community. I am an advocate to untangle the barriers working against the the health of all people.”

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Northern Minnesota: Arrowhead
General Dentist at Scenic Rivers Health Services

“Health equity should be simple: everyone should have access to the necessary resources to live a life of well-being as best they can. I’m an advocate for better health because health equity requires many unique perspectives working together to provide opportunities for people to live well.”

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Northern Minnesota: Iron Range
Medical Student at University of Minnesota Medical School

“I work to be an advocate for better health, first and foremost, by showing up. I believe in leading by listening. And, I believe very much in the power of genuine relationships.”

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Twin Cities Metro
BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT
Co-Founder & Treasurer, Zakat, Aid & Charity Assisting Humanity (ZACAH); Co-Founder & Director of Clinical Operations, Rahma Heart Care

“My nonprofit experience has underscored the role of health behaviors and socioeconomic factors as key determinants of our health and wellbeing. I am an Advocate for Better Health to take an active role in dismantling the health and social inequities in our society.”

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Twin Cities Metro
North Hennepin Community College, Paralegal And Business Computer Systems and Management

“I’m an advocate for better health because everyone should have access to health care and healthcare education regardless of race, gender, sexuality, religious beliefs, political beliefs, geography, financial status/income or personal beliefs.”

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Twin Cities Metro
Project Manager for Patient Access at Health Partners

“I advocate for better health because I believe addressing social determinants of health is key to improving patient outcomes and advancing health equity. I believe it is important to dismantle systemic barriers and create community-driven solutions that promote well-being for all.”

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Southeastern MN
BOARD PRESIDENT
Community Health Worker Training Program Manager at the Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance

“I believe that equitable access to healthy environments and healthcare are a fundamental human right. We all deserve Better Health!”

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Twin Cities Metro
Clinical Pharmacist at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

“I have been heavily involved with student-run free clinics on both a local and national level since 2020 and I am currently serving as a pharmacy preceptor at the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic. I am an advocate for better health because of my passion for community care, resource access, and ensuring continuity of care for my patients.”

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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“My professional passion is to support small nonprofit organizations, especially in the fields of public health and community leadership. I commit my extensive nonprofit expertise to enable ABH, our Foundation, our partners, and the organizations I volunteer for to maximize their mission impact. I believe in the transformative power of a well-run nonprofit network in Minnesota.”

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
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“My work at ABH allows me to bring public health issues affecting our Minnesota communities to the convoluted world of political advocacy. I enjoy working with organizational partners, healthcare providers, and community to maintain awareness of systemic health issues that elected officials have the power to change.”

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
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“I am a relationship builder who thrives organizing all the details to create meaningful connections and action. I enjoy my work at ABH because I am able to build and adapt excellent and effective programming that supports a healthier, more equitable future for everyone.”

COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
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“ABH and its members are making meaningful changes in public health. Showcasing and elevating this impact is crucial to cementing its legacy as a leader in public health advocacy. It gives me great purpose to help share their stories and spread their mission of building a healthy and equitable future for all community members.”

CONTRACT FINANCE DIRECTOR
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"When nonprofits and businesses are managed well, there is a much greater chance of success for fulfilling their missions. I enjoy supporting thriving organizations by sharing my expertise in accounting and operations, freeing up resources and time for mission work."