CityMatCH Board of Directors
Meet the dedicated leaders who guide our mission to improve maternal and child health and promote community health care in urban communities.
About Our Board
The CityMatCH Board of Directors is composed of member representatives who hold a unique vision for the future of urban MCH and participate in developing the course of action for CityMatCH.
The Board defines the mission of the organization and establishes policy that outlines how the organization accomplishes its mission of promoting community health care. Members serve three-year terms and work closely with staff to ensure CityMatCH fulfills its commitment to strengthening public health leadership nationwide.
Leadership Structure
Our Board of Directors represents diverse regions across the United States, with members organized by geographic divisions to ensure comprehensive national representation. Board members are elected from CityMatCH's membership of over 160 maternal and child health professionals from city and county health departments.
Board members participate in various committees focused on strategic planning, governance, program development, and advancing community health care initiatives. Their expertise and leadership are invaluable in guiding our organization's direction and impact in urban communities.
Join Our Board
If you are a CityMatCH member representative and are interested in becoming a member of the board, please contact us at citymch@unmc.edu.
Note: Board members must be the designated MCH representative from a CityMatCH member health department.
Board Responsibilities
- Setting strategic direction
- Developing organizational policies
- Ensuring financial oversight
- Participating in action committees
- Advancing community health care initiatives
- Representing urban MCH priorities
Current Board Members
Executive Committee
Ilish Neely, MPH, FDC, CLC
Board Chair
Director, Bureau of Family Health
Ohio Department of Health
Candace L. Robinson, M.D., MPH
Board Secretary
Medical Director
Wayne County Department of Health
Chad Abresch, PhD
Executive Director, CityMatCH
Assistant Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Chief, Division of Child Health Policy
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Kimberly N. Seals, MSPH, MPA
Board Treasurer
MCH Program Director
Alameda County Public Health Department
Regional Division Representatives
Jordan Wilson, MPH
Director of Maternal Health
Chicago Department of Public Health
Maya Hernandez, DrPH
MCH Division Director
Los Angeles County Health Department
Tasha Williams, PhD, MPH
Maternal Health Program Manager
Baltimore City Health Department
James Rodriguez, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Children's Health
Houston Health Department
South Central Division
Position Available
We have a vacancy in the South Central Division and are accepting nominations!
West Division
Position Available
We have a vacancy in the West Division and are accepting nominations!
Founder
Magda Peck, ScD
Founder & Senior Advisor, CityMatCH
Founder & Principal, MP3 Health Group
"CityMatCH was born from a vision to unite urban MCH leaders in a collaborative effort to address the health challenges faced by women, children, and families in our cities. Through collective action and shared learning, we continue to drive meaningful change and advance community health care for all."
Our Commitment
The CityMatCH Board of Directors is committed to improving maternal and child health outcomes in urban communities through comprehensive community health care. Through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, we work to strengthen public health systems and support MCH professionals nationwide.
Contact the Board
For questions related to the CityMatCH Board of Directors or to inquire about membership, please contact us.