About ECHF
We work alongside families, clinics, faith communities, and local agencies to make preventive health real, practical, and reachable.
Our Purpose
Essential Community Health Foundation exists to improve community health, advance health equity, and expand access to preventive health education and wellness resources for underserved and vulnerable communities.
The foundation focuses on helping individuals and families better understand, prevent, and manage chronic health conditions through education, outreach, wellness programs, and connection to community resources.
Mission
"To advance health equity by providing community-based health education, chronic disease prevention programs, wellness resources, and health-navigation support that improve access to preventive care and promote healthier communities."
Who We Serve
ECHF works with individuals and families whose health is shaped by barriers outside the exam room — from cost and transportation to language, literacy, and the sheer complexity of the system.
How We Work
ECHF believes lasting health change happens through trusted local partners. We co-design programs with community organizations, healthcare partners, schools, churches, local agencies, and public health stakeholders — meeting people where they already gather.
Clinics & health systems
Churches & faith communities
Schools & youth programs
Local agencies & public health
Our People
ECHF is led by community health leaders, clinicians, operators, and technologists who have spent careers building preventive care where it's needed most.
President
Dr. Ramona Taylor is a seasoned community health leader who has spent her career advancing health equity, preventive care, and wellness education for underserved populations. As President of ECHF, she guides the foundation's vision, community partnerships, and program strategy — ensuring every initiative meets real needs on the ground.
VP of Management & Treasury
Ariel Edwards oversees ECHF's financial stewardship, operations management, and organizational sustainability. With a background in program management and community-focused leadership, she ensures resources are directed with accountability toward the families and communities we serve.
VP of Operations
Bilal Edwards leads ECHF's day-to-day operations and program delivery, translating strategy into action across community events, education outreach, and partner coordination. His hands-on approach keeps the foundation grounded in the neighborhoods it serves.
Chief Technology Officer
Morgan Edwards drives ECHF's technology, digital health tools, and data infrastructure — building the platforms that connect communities to preventive care, health education, and navigation resources at scale.
Work with us
If your organization serves communities facing health inequities, let's talk about how we can work together.