Last, but certainly not least, in our Executive Committee perspectives is co-Chair Karen Peterson.

My name is Karen Peterson and I am the Community Benefits Coordinator for South Shore Health and co-chair of the CHNA 20 Executive Committee.

I began my relationship as a CHNA 20 steering committee member 11 years ago when I was with the SSYMCA in Quincy.

Tell us how partnering with the Blue Hills Community Health Alliance (CHNA 20) has changed your work for the better.

Partnering with CHNA 20 has been extremely impactful for me in my work as it has given me the opportunity to establish relationships with like-minded people and organizations. These connections, in many cases, have led to further collaborations, helping to meet the health and social needs of the community. This experience has shown me that together, we can truly make a difference for the people we serve.

What are 3 words you would use to describe CHNA 20’s impact on the community or an important health issue?

Collaborative, Purposeful, Impactful

Share one goal you have for your continued partnership with CHNA 20. What do you hope we can accomplish together in the future?

As the landscape for the CHNAs is changing, I am excited to help in the transformation of this amazing coalition to further the mission through progressive ways of thinking and cutting-edge approaches to partnerships and initiatives.

What makes you most proud to serve on the CHNA 20 Executive Committee?

To see the tremendous impact that the CHNA 20 has made in our communities over the last decade has been inspirational. I am proud to be a member of this amazing group that has made this possible and I am excited to see where we can go in the future.

Many thanks to Karen for sharing her perspective! If you’d like to learn more about our work or connect with us, here’s how to get involved.