20 Years of Service
Our Founders - Crafting a Legacy
At our 20th Anniversary Gala the Legacy Awards were presented to Founders of GRAAHI for their visionary leadership and service to GRAAHI and the community to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes in the African American community.
Rev. Dr. Walter Brame
Executive Director, GR Urban League (1979-92)
Professor, GRCC
Pastor, Brown Hutcherson Ministries
Dr. Brame has been a catalyst for racial and social justice in Grand Rapids, responsible for creating foundations of support and collaboration within the community. As Executive Director of the GR Urban League, he lead dynamic growth of the organization, grwing from a staff size of 3 to 22 and increasing the annual operating budget from less than $200,000 to over $2 million. He was instrumental in provding a foundation for the establishment of GRAAHI.
His work in Education, Ministry and Community is never-ending, even in retirement, and his legacy has impacted not only our orgnization, but students, colleagues and congregants,
Dr. Khan Nedd
Founder/Chief Medical Officer, Infusion Associates
Medical Director/Board Member, GRAAHI
Medical Director/Board Member, GRAAHI
A GRAAHI Board member and Medical Advisor, Dr. Nedd is a native-born islander from Grenada who founded Infusion Associates in 2001. He’s responsible for all clinical and quality activity. He’s also devoted to building a strong work community with a passion for addressing healthcare disparities, as well as extensive work on the issue of healthcare diversity through research and advocacy. Additionally, he serves as the Process Improvement Leader for several clinical trials.
Paul Doyle
Founder/CEO, Inclusive Performance Strategies
Board Chair, GRAAHI
Board Chair, GRAAHI
Paul T. Doyle, Founder & CEO, applies over 30 years of management experience to help organizations enhance their performance through inclusive work and service environments. By understanding how to embrace the cultures, values and behaviors of a diverse workforce, Paul helps organizations maintain the competitive edge needed for success in today’s rapidly changing global economic market. A key to his success is creating platforms of trust through intentional relationship building-allowing diversity of thought to be achieved and valued. Thus, fostering inclusive growth and innovation.
Legacy Sponsors
