Member Advisory Council

Published on February 15, 2023

EMPath is ecstatic to announce that for the first time ever, the Exchange will facilitate a first-of-its-kind group, The Member Advisory Council (MAC). We have gathered a cadre of Exchange members to share their unique experiences and perspectives. This will be a space where members can provide relevant knowledge, critical thinking, and analysis to help the Exchange make more informed decisions within the network.
The Member Advisory Council (MAC) will exist so that individuals and their organizations can directly contribute to EMPath’s mission: to utilize collaborative learning for growth and direct action. 
 
The names of this year’s Member Advisory Council (MAC) members are:

Renee Mack of Chicago Commons

Kimberly Heath of United Way of South Hampton Roads

Jacqueline Martin of NYC Administration for Children's Services Division of Preventive Services

Olivia Biggs of Nebraska Children's Home Society

Kerry Beymer of Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Lori Haskell of The Restoration House

Nikki Carbonari of Creating Opportunity To Succeed (COTS)

Stephanie Korber of Episcopal Community Services

Dana Emanuel of New Moms

Olivia Darby of WONDER Foundation

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