Advanced the collaborative culture at the Joint Committee by strengthening existing and developing new relationships, both internally and externally.
Engaged staff to more efficiently streamline management of the Joint Committee
Engaged staff to participate in process to assess client needs and seek opportunities to improve overall health and well-being of residents of Everett and its’ surrounding communities
Established better lines of communication by implementing ongoing communication strategies internally within the Joint Committee among staff and externally among key partners
Increased board engagement
Developed Assessment Tools, incorporating staff input.
Increased Revenues/Fundraising
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potential collaborative partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance o In negotiations with East Boston Neighborhood Health Center regarding potential sub-contract. o Obtained the following grants: Blue Cross Blue Shield Renewal grant =$40K; Health Connector Navigator=$150; John Snow Institute grant =$2.5; In-Kind City Benefits = $72K o Successful Fundraisers: Paint, Drink, Create & First Annual Wine & Cheese Reception o Conducted strategic discussions with external partners re. potential collaborative strategies o Rita and I presented at the CHA CHAC meeting regarding the Joint Committee’s work and the Affordable Care Act
i. Meetings with Fred Foresteire, Charles Obremski, Janice Gauthier, and Jodie Lava re. potential collaboration between the Everett School Department and the JCCHCE ii. Ongoing attendance at Everett Community Health Planning (ECHP) meetings iii. Ongoing attendance at the CHA CHAC meetings iv. Ongoing participation at the Institute for Community Health CCC meetings o Discussed amplifying Social media visibility – Face book, Twitter, email distribution
3. Researched potential grants and contracts
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Research on potential grants ii. Continued research on potential collaborations iii. Research on new potential partners iv. Research on Individual Donors
v. Research on new funding sources and strategies
Creating an organizational culture where staff grow and thrive and board members feel that they are making a significant contribution
Process:
o Identify opportunities for board/staff discussion, and planning-retreat?
Expand Joint Committee’s potential role in improving the health and well-being of residents of Everett and its’ surrounding communities by creating a Health and Wellness arm of the JC. Implement Joint Committee vision for addressing community health needs by ensuring access to a continuum of quality health care, and addressing health issues through health education aimed at preventing and managing chronic