Elis Ortiz

UMass Memorial Medical Group, situated in Worcester, MA, is the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, offering a wide range of medical services and treatments. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, a pivotal program of UMass Memorial Health, brings innovative medical and preventive dental care to vulnerable children and families in Worcester County. The Care Mobile operates at various sites across the city, including public schools, neighborhood centers, churches, and apartment complexes, providing bilingual services in over 100 languages. Developed in collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities, this initiative strives to address healthcare disparities and improve access to essential medical and dental services for underserved communities. Generated from the website content

The Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition Inc. (MAWOCC) is an organization dedicated to empowering women of color, including those who identify as Black, Latina, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, and from indigenous backgrounds. Their vision is to foster a Commonwealth characterized by authentic inclusion, where the effects of racism and sexism no longer dictate the outcomes for women of color and their communities. MAWOCC promotes various platforms such as political civic leadership, education justice, economic power, sustainability, criminal justice reform, and health and wellness. The coalition actively engages in initiatives like the Intergenerational Leadership Academy and organizes events, including its 10th Anniversary Gala, to support and uplift women of color in Massachusetts. Generated from the website