Raquel Mazon Jeffers is a dynamic senior health executive with a proven track record in strategic leadership and transformative systems change. As Co-Director of the Community Health Acceleration Partnership (CHAP), she plays a pivotal role in guiding principal investors toward modernizing the public health system,...
Raquel Mazon Jeffers is a dynamic senior health executive with a proven track record in strategic leadership and transformative systems change. As Co-Director of the Community Health Acceleration Partnership (CHAP), she plays a pivotal role in guiding principal investors toward modernizing the public health system, ensuring that health equity is at the forefront of all initiatives. Under her leadership, CHAP is actively expanding its impactful work on maternal health and equity, initially launched in New Jersey, to other states, thereby addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable populations.
One of Raquel's key projects includes the establishment of the New Jersey Birth Equity Funders Collaborative, a groundbreaking initiative designed to unite stakeholders and resources to combat maternal health inequities. By fostering collaboration among nonprofits, government agencies, and private funders, this initiative aims to create sustainable solutions that improve maternal health outcomes across the state and beyond. Raquel's expertise in program development and management consulting is instrumental in navigating the complexities of public health challenges and implementing effective strategies that resonate with diverse communities.
In addition to her work on maternal health, Raquel is dedicated to facilitating the use of innovative public health practices at both national and state levels. Her extensive background in research, social services, and executive management equips her with the unique ability to drive systemic change and advocate for policies that promote health equity. With a focus on grants and resource allocation, she ensures that CHAP's initiatives are not only impactful but also sustainable, paving the way for a healthier future for all communities. Raquel Mazon Jeffers exemplifies the kind of strategic leadership that is essential for advancing public health in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
