The CHIP is a regional movement, we all are in this together.
The Coalition provides opportunities for people and organizations to be involved through a wide range of activities. We consider participation in our Coalition not only as a traditional membership structure with attendance in our subcommittees and working groups working on CHIP and Coalition topics, but also through a ecosystem of participation in community conversations, our annual leadership cohort, our training institute and through participation in one of our partners community coalitions doing the important work on the ground.
Join the Movement!
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The Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester is looking for individuals committed to improving the health of the Greater Worcester community, shows interest in promoting equitable organizations and systems, and directly connected to community programs, policy development or organizing.
Apply here to get started!
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Fill out the survey here.
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Connect with our Coalition Partners
Coalition Healthy Greater Worcester
Casey Burns (email)Worcester Community Action Council
Marybeth Campbell (email)CommonStart Coalition
Liz Sheehan-Castro (email)Together for Kids Coalition
Dodi Swope (email)Zero Fare Taskforce
Chantel (email)
Anne Bureau (email)Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth
Julia Pulidindi (email)Worcester Healthy Baby Collaborative
Dr. Sarah Shields (email)Pernet Family Health
Amie Richards (email)Affordable Housing Coalition
Etel Haxiaj (email)Worcester DPH
Sandy Amaokohene (email)Worcester HHS
Dr. Matilde Castiel (email)AARP
Joanne Clarke (email)Open Sky Pipeline Project
Lorie Martiska (email)Worcester Public Schools (Sex Ed)
Superintendent Monarrez (email)
Join a Committee
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builds and maintains community engagement in Coalition activities and CHIP implementation, ensuring participation is inclusive and representative of the diverse organizations and residents of the region.
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reviews system and policy barriers to implementation of CHIP strategies. The subcommittee also works to engage in activities to influence decision makers and mobilize allies at the policy-making level.
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develops a structure for qualitative and quantitative research, evaluating progress toward outcomes, including methods for participating organizations to report back and for community members to provide feedback.
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creates a process for grant-making and decisions about allocation and disbursement of funds for CHIP-specific initiatives and pursues funding opportunities and building strategy for sustainability of the Coalition.
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has a mission to bring together individuals and organizations institutions across all sectors to recognize and address the ways systemic racism and discrimination produce and perpetuate root causes of health inequities, while centering the voices and lived experiences of historically marginalized, underrepresented and underserved communities.
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maintains updates on the CHIP’s Action Agenda during quarterly meetings throughout the year. The Action Agenda is a set of 6 Principles for Health Equity as defined by the community conversation of 2020 - 2021. Meetings may involve collaborative projects, content review, and making connections with external partners.
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is responsible for the overall governance of the Coalition as well as providing access or connection to resources to assure the mission of the Coalition is sustained. Steering Committee members are nominated by a nominated committee and confirmed at our annual meeting. All steering committee meetings are open meetings where all members are welcome to participate. Votes when needed may be restricted to confirmed steering committee members.
Intern with Us
The Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester offers for credit and non credit internships with academic institutions across our region. Internships include communications, qualitative and quantitative research support, policy advocacy, business plan and financial management and special project support. Check back here for current opportunities or reach out to casey@healthygreaterworcester.org if you are interested in learning more.