The Praxis Project
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Template:TOCnestleft The Praxis Project is a national, nonprofit organization that builds partnerships with local groups to influence policymaking. It aims to close the "health gap facing communities of color."[1]
Mission
The organization's mission is found on their website:
- "Our goal is to build power at the local level to increase the capacity of communities to become effective advocates so that they are leaders and catalysts on the legislative and policy decisions that affect their lives."[1]
Staff
- Sarah Broom, Communications Director
- Ditra Edwards, Director of Training
- Josué Guillén, Technology Manager
- Noeleen Nuñez, Administrative Manager
- Salimah Salaam Muhammad, Finance Director
- Makani Themba-Nixon, Executive Director
- Marta Urquilla, Policy Director[2]
Board of Directors
As at March 3, 2010, the following served on the Board of the organization:[3]
- Maria Luisa Alaniz, Ph.D
- Dileep Bal, MD
- JoAnn K. Chase, JD
- Teresa Cordova, Ph.D
- Timothea Howard (Chair)
- Taj James
- Vernellia Randall (Secretary/Treasurer)
- Dr. Lawrence Wallack
- Laura Williams, MD
- Joon-Ho Yu
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Praxis Project website: About (accessed on March 3, 2010)
- ↑ The Praxis Project website: Staff (accessed on March 3, 2010)
- ↑ The Praxis Project website: Board (accessed on March 3, 2010)