CORE Group Global Health Practitioner Conference Spring 2016 Welcome and Orientation

1. Welcome and Orientation
Monday, May 16
2:00 – 4:30pm
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2. Introductions
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3. History and Structure of
CORE Group
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4. Vision:
Communities where everyone can attain health and
well-being
Mission:
Improve and expand community health practices for
underserved populations, especially women and
children, through collaborative action and learning
Vision and Mission
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5. • Collective Capacity
• Openness
• Equity
• Local Experience and Knowledge
• Participation of Civil Society
• Impact
CORE Group Values
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6. • Members
• Working Groups
• Board of Directors
• CORE Group Office
CORE Group Structure
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7. Membership
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8. Requirements for All Members
• Engaged in the international health and development field.
• Committed to advancing the global health agenda through
strengthening community health systems.
• Committed to the values promoted by CORE Group: collective
capacity, equity, local experience and knowledge,
participation of civil society, and impact.
• Committed to playing an active, collaborative role in the
Community Health Network and Working Group activities.
• Committed to advancing community health program
knowledge, organizational collaboration, and effective policy
to support those in greatest need.
Membership Types
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9. Member Organization
• Incorporated in the US as a 501(c)3 Organization.
• Receive substantial citizen support (includes individuals,
foundations)
• Required to vote and participate in CORE Group governance
Associate Organization
• Can be a for-profit company, department at a university or
other division of higher education
Individual Associate
• Requires two references, at least one from a current CORE
Group Member or Associate
Membership Types
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10. • Lead
– Working Group Co-Chairs
– Task Force Leader
– Conference Session Organizer
• Save
– Receive a discount on conferences, events, and sponsorships
– Free postings on CORE Group’s Job Board
• Connect
– Participate in our Social Community
– Co-create tools
– Share best practices
• Network
– Enhance visibility with CORE Group communications channels
Membership Benefits
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11. Application Process
• Application involves basic information as well as:
– Current and former involvement in CORE Group
– Why you would like to become a Member
– Annual Report, Form 990, 501©3 Status (if applicable)
• All complete organizational applications are submitted to
Board for review
• Organizational Members, if approved, are then referred to the
Membership to vote on at the next Spring Conference
• Associate Organizations applications are decided upon by the
Board alone
• Individual Associates are reviewed by CORE Staff for approval
Joining CORE Group
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12. Working Groups
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13. Child Health
Community-centered Health Systems
Strengthening
Megan Christensen (Concern Worldwide)
Alfonso Rosales (World Vision)
Monitoring & Evaluation
Claire Boswell (Food for the Hungry)
Dora Curry (CARE)
Nutrition
Jennifer Burns (International Medical Corps)
Justine Kavle (USAID's Maternal and Child Survival Program/PATH)
Maureen Gallagher (Action Against Hunger)
Working Groups
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14. Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Adolescent
Health
Maternal and Newborn Health Task Force:
Cori Mazzeo (USAID's Maternal and Child Survival Program/Save the
Children)
Cindy Uttley (Samaritan's Purse)
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Adolescents Task Force:
Mychelle Farmer (Jhpiego)
Regina Benevides (E2A Project/Pathfinder International)
Social & Behavior Change
Debora Freitas (Chemonics International)
Lenette Golding (FHI 360)
Joseph Petraglia (Pathfinder International)
Working Groups
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15. Knowledge Cafe
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16. • Social Community (Erin Murray)
• Young Professionals Network (Adrienne Todela)
• Working Groups (Working Group Chairs)
• Knowledge Management (Shelia Jackson and Yemisi
Songo-Williams)
• What to Expect at the Conference (Michelle Shapiro)
Knowledge Cafe
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17. Questions?
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18. Trivia
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