Sharif Braxton

About Sharif Braxton

Experienced Public Health Practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in health facility, community, governmental and non-profit settings. Innovative, detail-oriented self-starter with over seven years’ experience working to bridge the gap between healthcare and social services. Proven track record of employing data-driven and informed approaches to implement evidence-based programs for vulnerable populations. Skilled in Community Health, Primary Care, Specialty Care and Social Determinants. Experience in strategic and healthcare planning and health program development. Strong Healthcare professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Public Health (Social Science and Infectious Disease) from The Johns Hopkins University.

Experience

1. Founding Director

   Equip Nj

   Jan 2025 — Present · NJ, US

   EQUIP-NJ is a philanthropic intermediary dedicated to advancing equitable policies in New Jersey by strengthening the ecosystem of organizations focused on justice and equity.EQUIP engages in the processes of: 1.) Grantmaking to policy/advocacy groups; for policy-specific efforts; and to support the essential policy infrastructure within the state2.) Individual, Organizational and Field Level Capacity Building and Services for nonprofits and philanthropy 3.) Convening and Facilitated Collaboration 4.) Funder Organizing to reimagine how philanthropy works for and with communities and organizations5.) Strategic Communications and Resource Dissemination 6.) Leadership Development7.) Healing Justice 8.) Philanthropic Innovation through various Equitable Philanthropic Practices9.) Learning and EvaluationEQUIP does this work across the state to empower local organizations and drive systemic change in policy and social justice.As Director, I oversee the strategy, operations, and growth of EQUIP by:*Leading the development of governance frameworks*Establishing sustainable operating procedures*Building strong, trust-based relationships with the field to deepen understanding of the sector\'s work, challenges, and impact*Working closely with partners to set grantmaking priorities and field level supports aligned with movement needs*Facilitating opportunities for movement groups to connect, exchange experiences, and collaborate across regions and sectors*Advocating for grantee and sector voices and insights within donor spaces, ensuring their needs and perspectives shape fund priorities and broader philanthropic strategy*Actively cultivating and engaging new funding sources, and leveraging existing networks within philanthropy and movement groups to build support for the fund*Developing mechanisms to gather and incorporate feedback from the field, ensuring continuous improvement and adapting strategies as needed*Compiling and disseminating learnings

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Health (Social Science and Infectious Disease)

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Research
• Public Health
• Social Determinants of Health
• Primary Health Care
• Case Management
• Data Analysis
• Literature Reviews
• Statistics
• Pcr
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Spss
• Grants
• Program Evaluation
• Sds-Page
• Cell Culture
• Qualitative Research
• Curriculum Design
• Epidemiology
• Global Health
• Molecular Biology
• Behavioral Health
• Feasibility Studies
• Maternal-Child Health
• Hiv Prevention
• Infectious Diseases
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Public Speaking
• Clinical Supervision
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach