Community Advisory Board
Sharmilee Nyenhuis MD  and  Felicia Fuller, Dr.PH  | Committee Chairs

The CAC Community Advisory Board (CAB) provides consultations for researchers or program directors. The goals are to help understand the outcomes and services that are important to people affected by asthma, to connect research and programs to community resources and stakeholders, and link research and programs with others conducting complimentary work.  CAC CAB consultations are available at any time via requests.

Community Engagement Committee
Dr. Renee Matthews MD  | Committee Chair

CAC is known to be involved with entities and individuals such as healthcare providers, corporations, hospitals and universities, and pharmaceutical companies who come together to share important information about asthma – treatment guidelines and protocols, legislation and policies. The CAC Community Engagement Committee welcomes the time and energy of those with passion for, and the ability to, meet asthma patients and their families where they are at with information and relatable experiences. The CEC's proposal for EXHALE Health Homes Project has been funded by IDPH. We are excited to begin working with the MTO (Metropolitan Tenants Organization) on this project. Now the work begins! We are looking for CEC members to join a subcommittee to guide and develop this project. Committee members will be asked to provide feedback on timeline, project documents and dissemination processes. We anticipate no more than 2-3 conference calls and we just ask for a timely response to emails.

Fundraising Committee
OPEN 

The CAC Fundraising Committee is charged with raising money every year to support our missions and operational expenses of CAC.

Membership Committee
Rachelle Paul-Brutus, MPH  |  Committee Chair

The CAC Membership committee serves the CAC membership by continuously evaluating the value of a CAC membership and looking at ways to develop value added features for our members. Our committee members also reach out directly to those that have let their memberships lapse. This contact serves as a reminder to renew, if so inclined, and as an opportunity to gather feedback on how we can serve our members better from those that choose not to renew.  Committee members serve as a communication point for individuals interested in membership and its benefits.

Professional Development Committee
OPEN 

The committee presents ideas for asthma-related forums, as well as recommendations on presenters, themes, and facilitators with the goal to support the execution of CAC forums and other events designed to:

• Amplify guidelines-based asthma management within Chicago
• Facilitate learning about unique challenges to asthma management in Chicago
• Present and promote research and new information that may affect asthma management
• Convene stakeholders to discuss important issues in asthma management

Policy and Advocacy Committee

Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN and Dr. Mimi Guiracocha DNP, RN | Committee Chairs

The Policy and Advocacy committee works in partnership with our Board of Directors to drive impactful policy initiatives, strengthen advocacy efforts, and amplify powerful community stories.

• Monitor and share local, state, and federal policy opportunities related to asthma and lung health
• Collect and elevate patient, family, and provider stories to inform and influence policy decisions
• Provide education and training to build advocacy skills within our community 
• Recommend strategic policy and advocacy actions to the Board for review and approval 

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