{"id":3236,"date":"2023-07-13T20:17:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T20:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncchwa.local\/?page_id=3236"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:26:22","slug":"connect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/es\/connect\/","title":{"rendered":"Conectar"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n\t\t\tNuestra misi\u00f3n\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>Community Health Workers (CHWs) are the backbone of healthier communities in North Carolina. Local, regional, and statewide connections provide CHWs with the support, resources, and advocacy necessary to sustain and grow their profession. NCCHWA is dedicated to fostering these connections through regional networks, advocacy and professional growth.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tRegional Networks\t<\/h2>\n\t<h4><b>What Are Regional Networks?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>CHW Regional Networks are dedicated spaces for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to connect, collaborate, and advocate for the profession across North Carolina within their regions. These networks bring CHWs together to share knowledge, build partnerships, and amplify their impact on community health.<\/p>\n\t<h4><b>Why Are Regional Networks Important for CHWs?<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen &amp; Build Connections<\/b> &#8211; Engage with a supportive community of CHWs.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inspire Ideas &amp; Solutions<\/b> &#8211; Share best practices and challenges.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access to Resources &amp; Education<\/b> &#8211; Stay informed with training and tools.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Workforce Sustainability<\/b> &#8211; Be part of a movement advocating for CHWs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Region-1-Map.png\" alt=\"Region 1\" height=\"552\" width=\"1057\" title=\"Region 1 Map\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/REgion-2-Map-Blue.png\" alt=\"REgion 2 Map Blue\" height=\"514\" width=\"841\" title=\"REgion 2 Map Blue\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Region-3-Map-blue.png\" alt=\"dortiz@ncchwa.org\" height=\"489\" width=\"667\" title=\"Region 3 Map blue\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><b>Regi\u00f3n 1<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Connect with <a href=\"mailto: chwlead_region1@ncchwa.org\">Jan Plummer<\/a>, CHW Regional Network Lead<\/p>\n\t<p><b>Regi\u00f3n 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Connect with <a href=\"mailto:chwlead_region2@ncchwa.org\">Tyler Moody<\/a>, CHW Regional Network Lead<\/p>\n\t<p><b>Regi\u00f3n 3\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Connect with <a href=\"mailto:chwlead_region3@ncchwa.org\">Kita Chandler,<\/a> CHW Regional Network Lead<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Region-4-Map-Blue.png\" alt=\"Region 4\" height=\"513\" width=\"628\" title=\"Region 4 Map Blue\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Region-5-Map-Blue.png\" alt=\"Region 5\" height=\"628\" width=\"843\" title=\"Region 5 Map Blue\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Region-6-Map-Blue.png\" alt=\"Region 6\" height=\"550\" width=\"610\" title=\"Region 6 Map Blue\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><b>Regi\u00f3n 4<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Connect with <a href=\"mailto:dortiz@ncchwa.org\">Dulce Ortiz,<\/a> Statewide Engagement Manager<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regi\u00f3n 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Connect with <a href=\"mailto:chwlead_region5@ncchwa.org\">Ana Blackburn,<\/a>\u00a0CHW Regional Network Lead<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regi\u00f3n 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Connect with <a href=\"\/es\/chwlead_region6@ncchwa.org\/\">Gerri Ashe,<\/a>\u00a0CHW Regional Network Lead<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tAdvocacy Coalition\t<\/h2>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Honey.jpeg\" alt=\"Honey\" height=\"333\" width=\"500\" title=\"Honey\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>The <strong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"79\">NCCHWA Advocacy Coalition<\/strong> is a powerful collective of <strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"154\">Community Health Workers (CHWs) and allies<\/strong> working together to advance policies that strengthen the CHW profession and improve community health. Through strategic advocacy, collaboration, and grassroots action, we amplify CHW voices, influence decision-makers, and drive meaningful change within North Carolina.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"461\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"459\">Why Join?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"482\">Make an Impact<\/strong> &#8211; Help shape policies that support CHWs and sustainable funding.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"690\">Strengthen the Movement<\/strong> &#8211; Connect with CHWs, healthcare leaders, and policymakers.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"784\">Build Your Advocacy Skills<\/strong> &#8211; Gain tools and strategies to effectively advocate for your community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTogether, we can <strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1144\">ensure CHWs have the recognition, resources, and support they deserve.<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/HJ9RBVePQsiOMJWnt3V7tw\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for Advocacy Coalition Meetings!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3 data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"294\">NCCHWA Virtual Open Office Hours<\/h3>\nJoin us for <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/NN7rqRMXQJKLH4PmlBz53w\">Virtual Open Office Hours <\/a>on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM. This is an opportunity for CHWs and allies to connect with the NCCHWA team and engage in meaningful discussions.\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ncchwa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shutterstock_559521646.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_559521646\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" title=\"shutterstock_559521646\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tEnv\u00edenos un mensaje\t<\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Mission Community Health Workers (CHWs) are the backbone of healthier communities in North Carolina. Local, regional, and statewide connections provide CHWs with the support, resources, and advocacy necessary to sustain and grow their profession. NCCHWA is dedicated to fostering these connections through regional networks, advocacy and professional growth. 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