About Us
History
The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute was established in 2002 in response to a growing body of evidence suggesting vast differences in health and health care outcomes for African Americans. Staggering data from the Kent County Health Department, state and national government substantiated the need for an intentional effort to ensure that adequate attention was given to addressing racial/ethnic inequities in health. GRAAHI works to eliminate such inequities at both the health systems level and the community level, an approach taken to maximize effectiveness.
GRAAHI’s first board of directors which includes current members Paul Doyle and Dr. Khan Nedd.
Board of Directors
Paul Doyle
Board Co-Chair
CEO of Inclusive Performance Strategies
Dr. Darla Bishop
Board Co-Chair
Manager, Mktg & Comm. Health Programs
AmeriHealth Caritas
Rochelle Fuller
Treasurer
Senior Financial Analyst at Nestle
Dr. Khan Nedd, MD
Medical Director
CEO of Infusion Associates
Laura Moody, RN
Faculty
Grand Rapids Community College
Eddie Rucker
Consultant
Dr. Phillip Guajardo
Outpatient Psychiatrist
Holland Hospital
Dr. Fatma Mili
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Grand Valley State University
Mia Gutridge
Human Resources Manager
Grand Rapids Housing Commission
Misti Stanton
Vice President,
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Mercantile Bank
Dr. Tiffany Letts
Pediatrics
University of Michigan Health
Syreeta Drake, RN
Nurse & Educator
Grand Rapids Black Nurses Association
Matt Biersack
President
Trinity Health
Brandon Davis
Managing Director - Office of Equity and Engagement
Office of Oversight & Public Accountability
City of Grand Rapids
Gwen Johnson
Real Estate Agent
Greenridge Realty
