Board
We are governed by a board of directors for which we recruit from our various networks. Our board members are:
- Committed to investing in systems change
- Interested in health and human services
- Demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking
- Prudent risk takers
- Comfortable with ambiguity and a community-lead process to inform our grantmaking
- Committed to building an operating a culturally aware, competent, diverse, equitable and inclusive organization
Board Members
Foundation board members were asked a few questions about their experience in serving on the board and what they appreciate about Montgomery County. Snippets of their answers are below. Click on each board member's name for additional professional information.
Board Officers
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Joel Johnson, Chair What’s best about living/working in Montgomery County? |
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Natasha Patterson, Vice Chair What made you want to serve on the board? |
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Rayman Solomon, Treasurer What made you want to serve as a board member? |
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Nathaniel J. Williams, Ed.D., MHS, MPA, MBA, Secretary How can the Foundation enhance its impact moving forward? "One thing that could be enhanced about the foundation would be to ensure the Whole Person is always represented in what we support- those domains are finances, environment, recreation, family/ friends, spirituality, personal development, health, and education. One way to achieve this would be monitoring for its inclusion." |
Board Members
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Kareem Afzal |
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What’s best about living/working in Montgomery County? |
Emma Hertz | |
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Share a short, personal story about a foundation project that has impacted or inspired you. |
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Why did you make Montgomery County your home? |
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Joyce Miller How do you hope to see HealthSpark deepen its impact in the coming years?
"I love the approach of HealthSpark of focusing on systems with the involvement of all stakeholders – not assuming that one group knows best but that all must be a part of the change." |
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What made you want to serve on the board? |
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What about HealthSpark's work most excites you? "I appreciate HealthSpark's collaborative approach to not only working with community organizations, but also other funders in the region. The level of coordination, and collaboration is impressive and effective in building community and sustainable organizations and agencies serving Montgomery County." |
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