“ Venters is a Clinical Associate Professor of the New York University College of Global Public Health.
Bobby Watts, MPH, MS
G. Robert (“Bobby”) Watts is CEO of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, which supports 300 Health Care for the Homeless FQHCs and 100 Medical Respite programs with training, research, and advocacy to end homelessness. Watts has 25 years’ experience in administration, direct service, and implementation of homeless health and shelter services. Watts served as Executive Director of Care for the Homeless in New York City for twelve years. ”

“ Joseph is a tribal member of the Native Village of Tanana. He has extensive experience building strong working relationships with tribal leaders, colleagues, staff, funding agencies and corporate beneficiaries. ”

“ Mayra Alvarez of San Diego, CA James Hildreth of Nashville, TN Andrew Imparato of Sacramento, CA Victor Joseph of Tanana, AK Joneigh Khaldun of Lansing, MI Octavio Martinez of New Braunfels, TX Tim Putnam of Batesville, IN Vincent Toranzo of Pembroke Pines, FL Mary Turner of Plymouth, MN Homer Venters of Port Washington, NY Bobby Watts of Goodlettsville, TN Haeyoung Yoon of New York, NY The twelve Task Force members represent a diversity of backgrounds and expertise, a range of racial and ethnic groups, and a number of important populations, including: children and youth ”

“ She serves as the Chair of the Board for Isuroon, which provides empowerment, culturally sensitive health education, and advocacy for Somali women.
Homer Venters, MD
Homer Venters is a physician and epidemiologist working at the intersection of incarceration, health and human rights. Dr. Venters is currently focused on addressing COVID-19 responses in jails, prisons and immigration detention facilities. Dr. Venters is the former Chief Medical Officer of the NYC Correctional Health Services and author of Life and Death in Rikers Island. Dr. ”

“ LGBTQ+ individuals; public health experts; rural communities; state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments; and unions.
As Chair, Dr. Nunez-Smith will also ask six additional Federal agencies to be represented on the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force as federal members. ”