Representative Kendra Johnson, Chairperson and POSDC Commission Member
Larence Kirby, LPCMH, NCC, USAF (ret.), Vice Chair
Semaan Abboud, MD
Hiral Antala
Edwina Bell
Doug Hamilton
Senator Margaret Rose Henry
Francisca Moreno
Tiffany Morman
Christine Roethel
Rose Simon
Ericka Taylor-Daniel
The Commission co-chairs have determined that the Equity Committee is necessary and appropriate to address underserved communities’ and marginalized populations’ unique needs and interests.
The Commission recognized the formation of the Equity Committee to work collaboratively with the Public Outreach and Community Input Committee and the Behavioral Health Resources Committee and review available data to determine whether there has been a fair distribution of Opioid Funds to address the needs of underserved communities and marginalized populations within the state. Work collaboratively with the Governance Committee and review available data to determine the efficacy of awards and other disbursements of Opioid Funds intended to serve the needs of underserved communities or marginalized populations within the state. The Equity Committee will monitor, make recommendations, and periodically report to the Commission, Local Governments Committee, and other Standing Committees.