Yvette Edghill Spano

Yvette Edghill Spano

Dr. Yvette Edghill Spano has established a distinguished career through her profound commitment to research, community service, and advocacy. Holding a Ph.D. from what is now known as the Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, she has made significant...
Kia Tisdale

Kia Tisdale

Dr. Kia Tisdale’s journey, rooted in her hometown of Hampton, Virginia, has blossomed into a profound legacy of medical expertise and community activism. Her academic pursuit led her to the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, where she obtained her medical...
Maria Dennis

Maria Dennis

Meet our mentor, Maria Dennis. She has a BS in Secondary Education and an MS in Human Services and Counseling Studies. With 35 years of professional experience in human services, Maria is a program manager for a child, youth, and family program with Family Partnership...
Tara J. Young

Tara J. Young

Tara J. Young is a prominent national leader in the labor movement, currently spearheading efforts as a primary organizer within a notable labor organization. Her role involves managing and training a cadre of junior organizers, with a focus on empowering workers to...
Kirsten Haalboom

Kirsten Haalboom

Board Member Kirsten N. Haalboom, Esq., serves as a Staff Attorney at Feldesman Leifer LLP in Washington, D.C., specializing in the Health Care practice group. Her role encompasses a broad spectrum of legal services tailored to the healthcare industry, including...
Lanyn P. Taliaferro

Lanyn P. Taliaferro

Dr. Lanyn P. Taliaferro, originally from Brooklyn, NY, has established a formidable presence in the scientific community. After earning a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Rochester, Lanyn advanced her career as a bench scientist at the University of Rochester...