Community Engagement & Outreach, NNE-CTR, Larner College of Medicine, UVM

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What We Do

Communities know what they need; in fact, no one knows better. Our job at the Community Engagement and Outreach Core is to brainstorm, initiate, guide, and support research that addresses community priorities. Our Community Engagement Research Navigators serve as community ambassadors to advance community-engaged research in northern New England. Whether you are a community member, an advocacy or non-profit group, or a researcher, we look forward to working with you!

The goals of the Community Engagement & Outreach Core are:

to support communities in identifying their unique priorities for research and then help them share those priorities with investigators, healthcare organizations, and stakeholders
to build a robust structure supporting engagement between communities and investigators
to engage investigators in research to reduce health disparities and inequities across communities in our region
to foster a culture of research that recognizes and welcomes community stakeholders' expertise across the translational research spectrum

Green infographic showing CEO Core as a bridge connecting community partners from 4 main groups: State Governments, Community-Based Organizations, Healthcare Organizations, and Academic & Research Institutions

How to Get Involved

Our mission is to address community-specific issues. So, whether you are a researcher looking to partner with communities in your project or you are a community member, service provider, or stakeholder interested in partnering with a researcher, talk to us! Check out our resources below!