What is the Community Council?
COMMUNITY ADVOACY SYSTEM
The Community Council stands up for better healthcare in our communities. Advocating for equitable healthcare outcomes for all, the Community Council brings together members of the community, so we can push for changes that ensure every person, regardless of race or background, receives the quality care they deserve.
This system focuses on:
Healthcare equity
Access and navigation
2025 - 2026 Community Council Roadmap
This community advisory board for our P.O.W.E.R Council will be working with Build 2 Lead and our healthcare partners and executive board of directors over the next year. Funded by communities of opportunity this council will be working on 6 key outcomes in our 25-26 roadmap.
1. Build community-based solutions
Using the“P.O.W.E.R Listening Session Recommendations.”
Key impact areas are recommendations for “healthcare providers” and “community-based organizations.” (60-days)
4. Identify key "Social Determinants of Health"
derived from Build 2 Lead's selected list as outlined in the P.O.W.E.R. Listening Session Report
2.Develop a shared presentation
on solutions ,detail roles, locations, and times to present these solutions to B2L stakeholders and general community member through a social media campaign
5. Create a community-led event/space
where the Community Council leads workshops/ candid discussions around the selected Social Determinants of Health to youth and young adults.
3. “Dream-Design” a hub/space
for continued community-based advocacy in the systems of criminal justice, education, and healthcare
6. Self-Evaluations for Community Council
Members lead discussions about continued participation and community growth
It's in Me: a Documentary Inspired by the Community Council
HEAR FROM BLACK AND BROWN VOICES IN HEALTHCARE
Our "It's in Me" documentary is a product of our P.O.W.E.R. Initiative and was inspired by the lessons, truths, and solutions that emerged through our P.O.W.E.R. Listening Sessions and the leadership of our Community Council. Through this documentary, you will hear real stories about healthcare access, navigation, representation, harm, healing, and the hope of building a system that truly sees and serves our communities. The initiative was designed to listen and learn from Black and Brown community members on how healthcare can improve access, navigation, medical care, and pathways into healthcare careers.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO
Community Council Members
We are excited to welcome this group of community leaders, parents, student advocates, and healthcare professionals to our B2L Legacy Community Council.
Kechi Amaefule
Jennifer Mora
Siddhika Kshteri
Muhammed Akmoosh
Jason Hussey
David Flores
