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Marcos has more than two decades of experience in guiding communities and organizations to apply the principles of RBA. Since joining Clear Impact in 2015, he has trained and guided more than a hundred different communities across the US to advance social justice and strengthen collective impact by using data for strategic decision-making and implementation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
From 2015 to 2019. Marcos helped build an RBA legacy in Texas by training early childhood coalitions in 18 counties and improve outcomes for children and families. He led a health equity collaborative in 2020 in Washington state to build a Community Health Improvement Plan grounded in RBA and racial equity, supported the National Alliance on Mental Illness to deliver equitable services to communities of color in 8 pilot states, built RBA capacity for the Cherokee Nation Tribal Health Department serving the 14 Cherokee counties in eastern Oklahoma, and guided City of San José municipal departments to reduce racial disparities through equitable budgeting.
In 2021, Marcos guided a multi-sector collective impact initiative to advance public health by addressing systemic racism in criminal justice, education, health, housing, and workforce development for Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently guiding the State of Arkansas’ state health improvement plan and strategic planning for its state department of health, the implementation of data systems for the Cherokee Nation Public Health Agency and the Greater Cleveland Career Consortium, and leading public health projects for Bexar County, Texas, Los Angeles and Santa Cruz Counties in California, the State of Washington, a national doula consortium, as well as other groups.
Maryann Morris is the Executive Director of The Collaborative. With a background in youth development and a passion for prevention, she has been leading The Collaborative since 2010. She holds a Certificate of Non-Profit Management and is a Certified Prevention Specialist. Maryann is actively involved in statewide prevention initiatives and enjoys spending her free time outdoors.
Samantha joined The Collaborative’s team in 2020 as a community epidemiologist. She comes to The Collaborative with a passion for giving back to her home community. Samantha has a B.S. in Public Health from Rivier University and Masters in Public Health from the University of New England. When deciding on an education path, she aspired to become an epidemiologist or community health worker, making this position all the more meaningful. Samantha joined our team after serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Billings, MT, where she supported substance use prevention and youth programs at an equine assisted therapy organization.
Thomas is dedicated to helping his community address critical issues such as substance misuse, affordable housing, and equity for all Vermonters. He currently serves on the Town of Manchester’s Planning Commission and also brings valuable experience from his time serving in the military, which has shaped his disciplined and service-oriented approach to community work.
Professionally, Thomas provides technical assistance and administrative support for grants and initiatives at The Collaborative, focusing on the Vermont State Prevention Lead Region 4 (PL4) project. His work in this role underscores his commitment to fostering positive change and supporting community health and well-being.
Thomas is the co-author of "A Kids Book About Gay Parents," which explores and celebrates the diverse family structures and experiences of children with gay parents, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and understanding.
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