The Community Collaborative brings together community partners to guide the Confluence Collaborative’s engagement efforts in ways that are accountable to the communities we serve.

Dr. Marissa Hardwrict, Community Partnerships and Practice Manager

“I believe meaningful community engagement requires shared power, mutual respect, and a commitment to listening and action. For me, this work is about building trust, elevating community voice, and creating partnerships that lead to real, lasting change beyond the institution, fostering an environment for meaningful impact, growth, and collective progress.”

Dr. Hardwrict
Patricia Bosman

The Haven of Grace

President, CEO

Gabi Cole

Fit and Food Connection

Executive Director and Co-Founder

Cheryl Harris

Normandy Schools Collaborative

Director of Federal Programs

Jeremiah Hathorn

100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis

President

Aja La'Starr Owens

Community Health Commission of Missouri

Implementation Manager

Dierre Littleton

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools

Vice President of Culture & Engagement

Melody McClellan

Unwrap You with Coach Melody

President & Wellness Expert

Milton Mitchell

College Bound

CEO

Rachel Powers

The Opportunity Trust

Partner, Communications and Community Coalitions

Spring Schmidt

Missouri Public Health Institute

CEO, President

Sal Valadez

Ethnic Community Opioid Response Network – Missouri

Founder, Board Chair (ECORN-MO)

Erica  Williams

A Red Circle

Executive Director