The Links Foundation, Incorporated is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1946, with its national headquarters located in Washington, DC. It is one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations, consisting of over 16,000 professional women of color in 292 chapters across the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. The organization is dedicated to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry through various programs and initiatives.
Under the leadership of Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, Ph.D., the 17th national president, The Links Foundation focuses on promoting minority health, behavioral health programs, and policies, with expertise in areas such as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, cardiovascular disease, health disparities, and more. Leonard, a respected public health professional, brings over 30 years of experience in applied health research and evaluation. The organization also emphasizes the importance of education, community engagement, and social justice, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities it serves.
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