Meet our change makers

We are an interdisciplinary team of public health practitioners and designers who come from non-profits, health departments, and community health centers

Capacity for Health is the national capacity building program of APIAHF, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention since 1993

C4H has trained 1300+ and co-designed with 120+ community-based organizations and health departments to build creative solutions and make waves of change in their communities.

Jamila Shipp MPH, CPC

Managing Director

Ephraim Colbert

Digital Media Production Manager

Sharonda Everett

Program Manager

Sofia Karimi

Program Manager

Lenaya Kimball

Program Coordinator

Donovan Ramos

Learning Management System Manager

Our Mission

Community-based organizations are the change makers of HIV prevention, care, and treatment. How far can we scale our impact? Let's find out together.

Our Staff

C4H has trained 1300+ and co-designed with 120+ community-based organizations and health departments to make waves of change in their communities.

HIV CBO Leadership Institutes

Two-day training in multiple cities across the United States for program managers and leaders at HIV Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

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Health Equity

Equity, Sustainability, Cultural Competency, and Social Determinants

Health Equity aims to enable better opportunities for organizations and public health professionals to respond to racial, health, and structural disparities at the local level.

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National Learning Community for HIV CBO Leadership

The National Learning Community for HIV CBO Leadership is a distance-based learning program that will strengthen the next generation of leaders at community-based organizations. Learn more here

Creative Problem-Solving Intensive

In this six-week program, you will be matched with a cohort of CDC-funded CBO managers from across the country to learn and practice methods to accelerate organizational change.

Meet the Faculty

C4H has trained 1300+ and co-designed with 120+ community-based organizations and health departments to build creative solutions and make waves of change in their communities.

EHE Video & Podcast Series

As the U.S. continues to respond to COVID-19, increased investments in the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative are vital to regain momentum, advance innovation, and achieve health equity.

FAQ's

Have a few questions about our organization, team, and/or work? View our FAQ's to find answers.

Outside Resources

Capacity for Health is a capacity building assistance (CBA) provider and have many resources available.