Welcomed Co™ participated in Prosper’s Community Connectors Advisory Board (CCAB) meeting this month. Prosper is a coalition of community, civic and business leaders committed to creating a more productive economy that is inclusive of all races and genders. The CCAB focuses on community engagement with an emphasis on truth growth, increased awareness and volunteerism. 

The March 17th event was hosted at United Ability  and included a tour of the United Ability facility and a panel discussion to inform attendees of the intersection between ability and equity. Welcomed Co™’s Cristina Casanova Might served as a panelist alongside Madeline Oliff (Workshops Empowerment Inc.) and United Ability team members.™

Featured was Prosper's B-Included health and wellness website brand to inform CCAB members about the website as a place for health and community resources.

“Prosper is grateful to have hosted a Community Connectors Advisory Board meeting at United Ability, being able to share more about our B-Included health and wellness platform, learn about the services offered at United Ability, and emphasize the importance of organizations that focus on workforce development and inclusion,“ said Angela Scott Abdur-Rasheed, Prosper’s Communications and Community Engagement Director. “We were especially honored to hear from panelists Cristina Casanova Might, Madeline Oliff, and staff from United Ability, sharing the work they do around disabilities and inclusion.” 

“I am honored to be on the CCAB for Prosper Birmingham! Prosper is not just bringing all stakeholders to the table. Prosper is taking the table to all stakeholders to ensure that no one is left out in our pursuit of a more equitable economy here in Birmingham”, said Cristina Casanova Might.  “As disabilities disproportionately impact women and people of color, this significantly impacts workforce participation rates. By including accessibility in our discussions about and efforts for greater diversity and equity, we will make greater strides to true inclusion.”

About Prosper's Community Connectors Advisory Board (CCAB)

The 40 CCAB Board members serve two-year terms. They lead in fostering new partnerships and opportunities as well as assisting staff with planning, managing, and executing community engagement. The CCAB members also join others in promoting accountability and transparency within Prosper’s work. In 2022, CCAB members dedicated more than 1000 hours of community service and support to Prosper through meetings, community engagement, brand awareness and special events. 

Photo credit: Angela Scott Abdur-Rasheed