Gary A. Puckrein, PhD
President and CEO, National Minority Quality Forum
The National Minority Quality Forum’s (NMQF) Offices of the President, under Dr. Puckrein's leadership, serve as a linchpin in the effective management of the organization, providing vital support to ensure the fulfillment of its mission and the success of its Centers.
Salvatore Alesci, MD, PhD
Senior Vice President, Center for Clinical and Social Research (CCSR)
CCSR, led by Dr. Alesci, advances equitable healthcare through rigorous scientific exploration, enabling data-driven generation of deep insights on the intersection between clinical and social determinants of health.
Adjoa Kyerematen, MS
Vice President, Center for Communications and Public Affairs (COMMS)
COMMS, led by Adjoa Kyerematen, promotes health equity through patient education, health communication, health advocacy, stakeholder partnerships, coalition building, and community events that educate on a variety of health topics.
Kelelaye Emiru, MBA
Vice President, Center for Health Information Strategy & Services (HISS)
HISS, led by Kelelaye Emiru, advances health equity through evidence-based, data-driven insights to reduce patient risk, eliminate disparities, and improve the quality of care & outcomes for vulnerable communities via our data warehouse and private cloud.
Gretchen Wartman
Vice President, Center for Public Policy (CPP)
Director, Institute for Equity in Heath Policy and Practice
Director, National Alliance for Brain Health and Awareness
CPP, led by Gretchen Wartman, provides leadership to advance changes to policies that impact the health of minoritized populations.
Akeia Blue, MPH, MS
President, Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity (SHC)
SHC, led by Akeia Blue, promotes healthy communities by working with health systems, faith leaders, barbers/stylists and pharmacists to deliver community interventions.