Community Advisory Board (CAB)
Mandate
The CAB holds B'more for Healthy Babies (BHB) accountable to the people of Baltimore City. They inform BHB's work through their first-hand experience with systems and through their understanding of their communities' wants and needs. They are crucial to BHB's commitment to becoming an anti-racist initiative.
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They are vital to BHB's mission because they...
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Have a say in quality of service delivery
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Carry information from community to BHB and back
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Communicate about and advocate for BHB's programs in their communities
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Are in the position to raise questions
How It Works
The CAB meets on the last Wednesday of every month. The CAB promotes an egalitarian structure and values the experiences and contributions of all members.
What It is Doing
In addition to their ongoing work and commitment to their mandate, the CAB's accomplishments to date include:​​
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Will provide feedback and help guide BHB strategies
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Creates a space for real issues in communities to be heard, not a rubberstamp
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Supports BHB’s efforts to increase community awareness of the initiative
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Their ongoing work includes:
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Maintaining a consistent level of commitment to BHB and to challenging the status quo
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Enhancing their abilities to educate and inform the community about available services
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Developing skills, such as evaluation
Who is at the Table
The CAB is a diverse group, with diverse experiences and skills. They are leaders in their communities who are parents, educators, doulas, advocates, childcare professionals, and health care professionals. They are united in their commitment to change and their love of Baltimore City.
Current CAB Members
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Yeini Alvarez
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Emmanuel Asenso Jr.
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Jacqueline Chandler
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Khadija Daniels
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Nichole Feltner
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Yolanda Garcia
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Jameka Hansen
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Ashley Lawrence
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Briah Lynch
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Amy Radion
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Tiana Richardson
Join Us
Interested in joining the BHB CAB? Fill out the application form, and we'll contact you when a spot becomes available.