
Anika S. M. Jackson, MS

During this session, Jenny Englerth and Anika Jackson will share how Family First Health launched Connections, a collective effort by residents,
businesses and organizations to build connection so families and community organizations can work together to enhance neighborhood health and well-being.
Using the collective impact framework, the Connections team successfully engages in a two-pronged approach: 1) including community residents to identify community needs and make decisions about solutions, and 2) leveraging Community Health Workers to build relationships with residents and facilitate resident connection to various resources. Participants in this session will leave with a roadmap for convening a collaborative and mobilizing with residents.
SUBJECT: Leveraging the Collective Impact Framework to Engage Community Residents as Decision-Makers
Anika Jackson is Family First Health’s Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In her role, Anika
works with leaders within the organization to set and implement an overarching vision of diversity,
equity and inclusion. Her work spans internal stakeholders as well as the community. Anika is
passionate about “meeting people where they are” to understand and support how to meet individuals’
needs.
Some of Anika’s proudest work has been working closely with diverse local groups of community
influencers to build COVID-19 vaccine confidence. She is also passionate about her work to address
medical care access disparities through Family First Health’s school-based health center at Hannah Penn
K-8 School.
Previously, Anika led Family First Health’s substance use services program and worked within
community-based organizations to lead organizational growth and relevancy.
Anika earned her Master of Science degree in Public Relations from the S.I. Newhouse School at
Syracuse University, her Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate and Broadcast Communications from Elon
University and her Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University. She serves on various
boards in the community and enjoys giving back. Anika lives in York, Pennsylvania with her husband and son.
Wednesday Afternoon 2022
Leveraging the Collective Impact Framework to Engage Community Residents as Decision-Makers
During this session, Jenny Englerth and Anika Jackson will share how Family First Health launched Connections, a collective effort by residents, businesses and organizations to build connection so families and community organizations can work together to enhance neighborhood health and well-being. Using the collective impact framework, the Connections team successfully engages in a two-pronged approach: 1) including community residents to identify community needs and make decisions about solutions, and 2) leveraging Community Health Workers to build relationships with residents and facilitate resident connection to various resources. Participants in this session will leave with a roadmap for convening a collaborative and mobilizing with residents.
This session is eligible for 1.5 CEs.
Choose 1 of 3 afternoon break-outs.