meet the team

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Brian Archie

Brian Archie is a dedicated community leader and organizer for health justice in Niagara Falls, NY. As the Executive Director of Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative, he works to improve food access, physical activity, and social connections to empower residents. Committed to civic engagement, he serves as a Niagara Falls City Councilman and sits on multiple boards focused on the vital conditions for living, such as housing, mobility, and racial equity. Guided by the belief that “we are only as healthy as our neighbors,” Brian continues to organize, educate, and inspire change in and with his community.

Board Members

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    Phyllis Gunning, MPH

    Co-Chair

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    Samika Sullivan

    Co-Chair

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    Jasmine White

    Secretary

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    Jarrett Steffen

    Treasurer

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    Chavonne Ray

    Board Member

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    Jonathon Ling

    Board Member

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    Pastor Charles Walker, III

    Board Member

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    Jennifer Regan

    Board Member

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    Dantes “Dax” Chambres-Serres

    Board Member