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Sharon Elliott-Bynum, RN, PhD
Sharon Elliott-Bynum is a Durham resident who joins the Board with significant experience both from her career as a nurse as well as her leadership roles in local health organizations in Durham. She is a co-founder for CAARE, Inc, a community-based service organization for HIV-positive and disenfranchised individuals; and has volunteered with several groups to diminish health disparities. Sharon's expertise in community organizing will be an asset to our organization. |
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Dr. Wayne Hale
Chapter Chair, Triad
to be posted . . . |
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Dr. Nancy Henley
At large
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Dr. Jonathan Kotch
President
Jonathan Kotch is a physician specializing both in Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine. For nearly 30 years he has been on the faculty of the Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of numerous scientific papers and is the editor of the leading textbook in Maternal and Child Health, now in its second edition. |
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Dr. Peter Kussin
At large
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Dennis Lazof
Vice President
Dennis Lazof, PhD, is the treasurer and a founding member of HCFA-NC. Dennis directs Project EINO, a national project promoting state work toward universal health care and the right to health care. Dennis has assisted in new state-level UHC work in several states and brings 30+ years experience in community organizing. |
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Ms. Demetria Ledbetter
At large
to be posted . . . |
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Dr. Preema Menezes
At large
to be posted . . . |
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Dr. Gus Montana
Treasurer
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Ms. Karen O'Donnell
Legislative Chair
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Claudia Prose
Secretary
Claudia Prose is a general pediatrician and also has a master's degree in public health. She practices in Guilford County at a model clinic that serves families whose children have public insurance or are uninsured. She especially enjoys taking care of an international population with many immigrants from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of Physicians for a National Health Program. |
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Dr. Rev. Rollin Russell
At large (interaith network)
Rev. Dr. Rollin O. Russell, was a pastor of the United Church of Christ, in Harrisburg, PA, Houston, TX, and Ft. Worth, TX. He retired as Distinguished Professor of Lancaster Theological Seminary, 2004. Is a Chairperson of both the Christian Unity Committee, NC Council of Churches; 2004-present amd the Health Care Committee, United Church of Chapel Hill; 2009-present. |
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Dr. Jessica Schorr Saxe
Chair, Mecklenburg Chapter
Jessica Schorr Saxe is a family physician who has practiced with the underserved in Charlotte since 1980. She has a particular interest in prevention and in the health of children and families and has been involved in many advocacy activities. A long-time single-payer supporter, she welcomes the opportunity to work with HCFA NC. |
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Dr. Carol Shores
Chapter Chair, Chapel Hill-Carrboro
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Mysha Sissine
Mysha Sissine, from Carrboro, is a research assistant at the Center for Clinical Health Policy at Duke University. With a long history of public service and social activism, including prior work with the Campaign for Better Health Care in Chicago, Illinois, Mysha joins the Board with experience and enthusiasm for her new position and the mission of our organization. |
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Ms. Miriam Thompson
Membership Chair
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