Advisory Council on Health

The City of Brockton's Advisory Council on Health is a lawfully required body that advises the city's Health Commissioner. The Council is comprised of ten total members, including the Health Commissioner who serves as Chair, who live and work in Brockton. The Councilors have a wealth of experience in healthcare, education, social service delivery, non-profits, environmental policy, and the pharmaceutical industry.

The Advisory Council on Health's hybrid meetings are open to all Brockton residents. The Council meets in-person every fourth Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the G.A.R. Room at Brockton City Hall. Visit the City of Brockton's events calendar for more information including the Council's meeting agendas and Zoom links to join the meeting virtually.

Want to contact the Advisory Council on Health directly? Send an email to [email protected]!

Meet the Councilors

  • Deneen Simpson

    Director of Environmental Justice, Mass Department of Environmental Protection

  • Charita Bing

    Economic Assistance Program Supervisor, Department of Transitional Assistance

  • Dora Green

    Director of Patient Advocacy & Health Equity, Beeline Medicines

  • Huan Ngo, MD

    Chief Medical Officer, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital

  • Rev. Albert Whitaker, D.Div

    Director of Community Impact Northern New England, Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts - American Heart Association (retired)

  • Sasha Gittens, MD

    Chief of Adult Medicine, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center

  • Karina Herrera

    Elementary Health Teacher, Boston Public Schools

  • Maria Fernandes, PhD

    Assistant Executive Director, New Heights Charter School of Brockton

  • Elisangela "Ellie" Teixeira

    Trainer Supervisor, Department of Transitional Assistance

  • Wadezah McCullough, Chair

    Health Commissioner, City of Brockton

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