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.
Brandon Garrett
COO and Chief of Staff, National Minority Quality Forum
The National Minority Quality Forum’s (NMQF) Offices of the President, enabled by the guidance of Brandon Garrett, 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.
Christina Edwards MHA
Director, Clinical Trials, Center for Clinical and Social Research (CCSR)
CCSR 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.
Taylarr Lopez, MPH, MS
Director, Health Communications, Center for Communications and Public Affairs (COMMS)
Taylarr Lopez is a seasoned public health communications leader with over eight years of experience advancing health equity through strategic storytelling, advocacy, and education. As Health Communications Director at the National Minority Quality Forum, she leads national efforts to amplify patient voices and combat health misinformation across underserved communities.
Marilyn Prempeh
Director, Events and Partnerships, Center for Communications and Public Affairs (COMMS)
Marilyn Prempeh is an accomplished events and partnerships strategist with deep expertise in executing high-impact, health-equity-focused events and managing cross-sector collaborations. As Events & Partnerships Director at the National Minority Quality Forum, she leverages her production background—spanning brands like HBO Max, Google, and The Smithsonian—to deliver meaningful experiences that drive mission-aligned engagement.
Ernest Smiley, MS, MBA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and President, Center for Health Information Strategy & Services (HISS)
HISS, led by Ernest Smiley, 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.
Kelelaye Emiru, MBA
Vice President, Center for Professional and Strategic Alliances (CPSA)
CPSA, led by Kelelaye Emiru, aims to serve as a central hub for professional groups, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives that leverage data-driven insights and innovative strategies to tackle health disparities.
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.