Prosper expands its advisory board to support the inclusive economy of Birmingham, Alabama

Prosper expands its advisory board to support the inclusive economy of Birmingham, Alabama

Prosper, a nonprofit civic partnership dedicated to promoting the inclusive economy of Birmingham and Jefferson County, is expanding its Community Connectors Advisory Board (CCAB).

Founded in 2021, Prosper is focused on job creation and preparation, as well as expanding access to quality jobs in Birmingham and surrounding communities.

The new CCAB members are Jeremy Ervin the Birmingham Water Works, Rashida Reese for Rebirth marketing and consulting, Carlos Javier Torres by ¡HICA!, Rachel Carney from Eugene's Hot Chicken, Te Andria Ellis by EmpowerEd Birmingham, Lindsay Gray full of bundles of hope, Shielvonda Haith from BrightPay Health Corp., Wesley Ma by HealthOpX, Jehan Quinn the Salvation Army and James Parker the Faith Chapel. They join more than 30 other community leaders who serve on the organization's advisory board.

CCAB members serve a minimum two-year term and volunteer their time to help Prosper achieve its goals. CCAB members represent diverse areas of leadership and community engagement and help raise awareness of Prosper's mission and initiatives. You will work to foster new partnerships and opportunities, support employees with community engagement and special events, and help promote accountability and transparency within Prosper's work.

From top left are Prosper's new advisory board members Jeremy Ervin of Birmingham Water Works, Rashida Reese of Rebirth Marketing and Consulting, Carlos Javier Torres of ¡HICA!, Rachel Carney of Eugene's Hot Chicken, TeAndria Ellis of EmpowerEd Birmingham and Lindsay Gray of Bundles of Hope, Shielvonda Haith of BrightPay Health Corp., Wesley Ma of HealthOpX, Jehan Quinn of the Salvation Army and James Parker of Faith Chapel. (contributed)

“Prosper is pleased to welcome ten additional members to our Community Connectors Advisory Board,” said Angela Abdur-Rasheed, Prosper Director of Communications and Community Engagement. “Their addition and the diversity of their influence in the community reflect the impact being made within our initiatives and with our partners, and the need for more people to join us in this important inclusive economic development work.”

Ruth Ann Moss, CCAB Chair, added: “Real change requires community investment at all levels. Every member of Prospers CCAB is committed to economic justice both personally and professionally, and I’m excited to see what this group accomplishes together.”

Alabama Power is among the many companies, organizations and institutions supporting Prosper. Learn more about Prosper, its leadership and initiatives at prosperbham.com.