Providence, a finalist for Nonprofit Team of the Year
A remarkably impactful trio co-led by Kenya Beckmann and Jeremy Elkins (director, government programs) and third teammate Jonnette Miller (principal project manager). This team has been leading/running Providence’s Health Equity Hypertension Project since April 2021.
The key objectives are to reduce high blood pressure as a health disparity among communities of color in Southern California through evidence-based treatment, increased awareness, increased screening, education and social/emotional support. Controlling high blood pressure is an important step in preventing heart attacks, stroke and kidney disease, and in reducing the risk of developing other serious conditions. This dynamic team has been leading the Health Equity Hypertension Project since April 2021 with the goal of impacting 100,000 individuals in the community through clinical intervention and education and are making huge strides toward achieving this goal. Their collaboration also extends to a network of internal and external community partners in Los Angeles.