Brooklyn Communities Collaborative, a non-profit focused on strengthening health and wealth in Brooklyn, just announced the appointment of Dr. Torian Easterling to serve on the Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Torian to Brooklyn Communities Collaborative," said BCC Executive Director Shari Suchoff. "As we work to continue to grow BCC to meet the needs of Brooklynites, especially in communities made vulnerable by longstanding disinvestment, we need leaders who understand how to balance striving for excellence and equity. Torian has a proven record of doing both."
As the first deputy commissioner and chief equity officer at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Easterling spearheaded efforts to address racial inequities during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure Black and Brown communities had vital access to tests and vaccines.
He championed dismantling structural barriers and increasing institutional accountability in recognition of the transformative power it holds for residents, which aligns with BCC’s work to empower communities and drive better health outcomes.
“I am honored to join BCC’s Board of Directors, and I look forward to advancing health equity for all Brooklyn residents with the incredible team and partnerships they have built,” Easterling said.
Currently, he is also the senior vice president of population and community health and chief strategic innovation officer for One Brooklyn Health.
“I have long admired BCC for its hands-on approach to strengthening health, wealth, and leadership in Brooklyn communities. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with communities and key stakeholders across this great city to maximize BCC’s efforts to ensure all Brooklynites live healthier lives.”
