(N-2) When Community Leads: How Minnesota’s Family Health Ambassadors are Transforming Early Childhood Systems

Minnesota’s Family Health Ambassador program centers African American caregivers as leaders in transforming early childhood systems. Ambassadors walk alongside families, build trust, and share stories that show what systems get right and what needs to change. Their leadership is shaping how the Minnesota Department of Health and partners listen, learn, and respond. This session explores how community wisdom drives connection and lasting systems change.