What is the P.O.W.E.R. Council?
Our goal is to become a community POWER building org. Power for us means Prosperity. Ownership. Wellness, Empowerment. And Resiliency. We aspire to work with the community to develop a shared agenda and decision-making processes that support the development and implementation of solutions to better community health, more economic opportunities, and stronger community connections.
Who is the P.O.W.E.R Council?
WHO IS ON THE POWER COUNCIL?
The power council is made up of healthcare organizations, providers, and professionals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Our members believe that everyone deserves equal access to quality care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
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PRIMARY GOAL
The P.O.W.E.R. Council's primary goal is to collaborate with healthcare organizations, governments, systems, and communities to develop strategies, advocate for policy changes, and implement initiatives that drive health equity in our communities.
Initiatives
The P.O.W.E.R. Council strives to create equitable and quality healthcare for all people. After collecting data on healthcare inequality, the P.O.W.E.R. Council develops strategies, and advocates for policy changes to address disparities in healthcare systems. Additionally, we introduce students to healthcare careers, fostering greater representation and diversity within the field.
P.O.W.E.R. Council Goals
The POWER Council is taking a three-phase approach to community voice, community empowerment, and community healing. Beginning with Listening Sessions, the P.O.W.E.R. Council collected direct feedback from community members to create a data-driven strategies and initiatives that drive health equity in our communities.
LISTENING
SESSIONS
Design, develop, and facilitate ten community centric listening sessions, where BIPOC youth, young adults, and other community members with diverse lived experiences will be invited to share feedback that will inform our program design and implementation strategy.
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We concluded our listening sessions in 2024 and the report can be found below.
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Community
Council
Recruit a diverse group of 15-20 community members to join our Community Council. The community council is a collective of youth, young adults and adults who will work alongside our P.O.W.E.R partners to cultivate a health and wellness initIative to advocate for equitable healthcare outcomes for all.
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Find out more and join our Community Council!
power
conference
Host P.O.W.E.R. Conferences where we provide Community members with immersive and hands on opportunities to build generational greatness. The P.O.W.E.R. Conference include career fairs and workshops topics including: mental health, physical fitness, pathways to a career in healthcare, and so much more.
Join our Village!
The P.O.W.E.R Council is comprised of healthcare organizations, community based partners, and independent BIPOC mental, behavioral health, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultants. Our goal is to become a community POWER building org. Power for us means Prosperity. Ownership. Wellness, Empowerment. And Resiliency.
We aspire to work with the community to develop a shared agenda and decision-making processes that support the development and implementation of solutions to better BIPOC community health, more economic opportunities, and stronger community connections.
If you are a healthcare professional or health-related organization, consider joining the P.O.W.E.R. Council!
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To apply email, jbrown@build2lead.org
“It was a beautiful event filled with joy, opportunity, connections, community, celebrations and love! It was a powerful vibe,”
- Najmah Messiah
(Community member)
