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Michael looks seriously at the camera, with a hint of a smile. He is a white man with dark hair in a collared shirt.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH

Founder and Executive Director
Merida Carmona, MPH

Merida Carmona, MPH

Director of Strategy and Operations
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Collin Jacquet Whelley

Co-Chair of the Board
A slightly smiling man with short brown hair, white skin, and thin-rimmed glasses.

Jonathan Rich

Board Member and Treasurer
David Shedd

David Shedd

Board Member
DIdi Farmer

Didi Farmer

Board Member
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Leahkena Oeur RN

Board Member
A man looks directly into the camera, smiling, with closs-cropped beard and hair, dark brown skin, black-rimmed glasses, wearing a suit and tie, with out-of focus city park behind.

Dr. Maxo Luma

Board Member
Minda Nicolas Nesbit

Minda Nicolas Nesbit

Board Member
Molly Norton

Molly Norton

Board Member
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Robert "Bob" Levin

Board Member