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Community Expert Review Board

Uzazi Village Community Expert Review Board

Uzazi Village created the Community Expert Review Board (CERB) to address the need for community input in research and policy related to Black and Brown communities. The CERB works with researchers and policymakers who identify and refine projects that impact communities of color. We welcome the opportunity to work with universities, non-profits, think tanks, social service agencies, and research and philanthropic organizations.

Vision

Transformed quality and quantity of Black life.

Mission

Revolutionize Black maternal infant health outcomes by amplifying the Black birth experience, fostering equitable research, and ensuring culturally congruent care.

Current Members

Sandra Thornhill

Cecilia Saffold

Justice Gatson

Tiana Ford

Sandra Reece Tinsley

Founding Members

Sandra Thornhill

Cecilia Saffold

Shantris Fondren

Nika Cotton

Keslie Spottsville

Amanda Balabon

CERB Accomplishments and Projects

The development of the CERB orientation and training standards.
Attendance at the KU Frontiers Conference.
Ongoing Health Equity Consulting with the Community Action Board.
The creation and establishment of CERB Establishment, including the development of the mission, vision, and goals.
The completion of a research trip to Washington, DC, and New York to collaborate with the Bronx Community Research Review Board (BxCRRB).
The development of the Health Equity Diagram – Village Model.
The development of a COVID-19 Awareness Campaign, including topics such as breastfeeding and COVID-19, preparing for your virtual visit, and a hospital survey.
Health Equity – Reaching Highest Human Potential Village Model