Where Community, Culture, and Health Unite
Rooted in Culture. Driven by Impact.
About elite curated culture
About Us
Elite Curated Culture is a health equity–focused consulting and event strategy agency dedicated to creating culturally relevant, community-rooted experiences that drive measurable impact. We specialize in building authentic community partnerships, designing strategic programs, and producing meaningful engagements that connect institutions to the communities they aim to serve.
Through our core initiative, The Culture Connection, we develop strategies, programs, and experiences that bridge the gap between health systems, health-focused nonprofits, universities and HBCUs, industry partners, brands, and policymakers. Our work is centered on advancing equitable health outcomes by increasing access to health education, resources, screenings, and trusted community engagement.
The Culture Connection elevates culture as a powerful tool for connection, trust-building, and impact. Through experiential events, storytelling, creative activations, community conversations, and place-based programming, we amplify community voices and create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
At the heart of our work is the belief that health equity cannot be achieved without cultural relevance, collaboration, and community trust. By blending community health education, strategic partnership development, event production, and culturally informed engagement, Elite Curated Culture helps organizations create lasting change rooted in equity, access, and authentic connection.
Empowering Health Equity
Our Mission
Elite Curated Culture’s mission is to advance health equity by creating culturally relevant, community-rooted experiences that connect people to trusted education, resources, screenings, and partnerships that drive lasting impact.
Achieve Optimal Health
Founder + Principal
Clinician Education + Community Engagement Strategist
Clinician Education + Community Engagement Strategist
Marilyn Prempeh is a health access strategist and partnerships leader with over a decade of experience in community engagement, event strategy, and program development. She has led multimillion-dollar events and health initiatives, built national and hyperlocal programs, and produced high-impact events from policy dinners to large-scale summits. Through her consultancy, Elite Curated Culture, Marilyn connects communities, healthsystems, non-profits, industry, brands and policymakers to drive measurable health outcomes.
Clinician Education + Community Engagement Strategist
Clinician Education + Community Engagement Strategist
Clinician Education + Community Engagement Strategist
Akeia Blue, MPH, MS is a public health leader with expertise in working with trusted messengers, including clinicians and community leaders to drive health education in culturally diverse communities. She provides trusted messengers with resources and strategies to reach the community across various health topics with culturally appropriate education, ultimately improving patient self-advocacy and clinician care delivery.
Research Strategist – Health Equity & Evaluation
Clinician Education + Community Engagement Strategist
Research Strategist – Health Equity & Evaluation
Makella S. Coudray is an epidemiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Central Florida. Her research focuses on HIV/STI prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and social determinants of health in marginalized communities. She leads community-engaged research, oversees federally funded studies, and mentors emerging public health professionals, combining rigorous science with ethical practice and culturally grounded approaches to advance health equity.
Grants + Development Strategist
Communications + Marketing Strategist
Research Strategist – Health Equity & Evaluation
Jessica Martinez is a nonprofit and public-sector leader with 18+ years of experience advancing early childhood education, family engagement, and community-based services. As Co-CEO of Sun State Consult and Social Services Officer for the City of Buckeye, she leads multi-million-dollar programs, grants, and capacity-building initiatives to improve outcomes for underserved families. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings a data-driven, equity-centered approach grounded in social work and business administration.
Grants + Development Strategist
Communications + Marketing Strategist
Communications + Marketing Strategist
Katie Chavez Accomplished social service professional with over a decade of experience in grant management, nonprofit leadership, and program development, bringing a strong record of success in advancing health equity and family support initiatives. Skilled in securing multimillion-dollar funding, managing diverse teams, and driving program accountability, with proven ability to design innovative solutions that expand services and strengthen community partnerships, securing over $10 million in funding in the past 5 years alone. Adept at working in multicultural environments, with exceptional talent for strategic planning, collaborative leadership, and building sustainable programs that deliver measurable impact.
Communications + Marketing Strategist
Communications + Marketing Strategist
Communications + Marketing Strategist
Marc K. Banks is a seasoned communications and marketing strategist and brand advisor with over a decade of experience shaping narratives at the intersection of culture and impact. Known for his ability to distill complex issues into compelling stories, Marc has led transformative communications efforts across a wide array of industries. Marc is a proven leader in scaling organizations’ media and marketing operations.
Thought Leadership + Programs Strategist
Thought Leadership + Programs Strategist
Thought Leadership + Programs Strategist
Michael Franklin is the Founder and Chief Thought Leadership Officer of Words Normalize Behavior LLC (WNB), a Black and Gen Z-owned, NGLCC-certified LGBT Business Enterprise. WNB provides coalition building, executive communications, strategy, and speechwriting services across sectors including education, advocacy, entertainment, and philanthropy. Michael is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Speechwriters of Color and a proud Howard University graduate.
Strategic Partnerships Strategist
Thought Leadership + Programs Strategist
Thought Leadership + Programs Strategist
Demarius Love is a seasoned strategic partnerships strategist with a proven track record of building impactful collaborations across corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. He specializes in developing initiatives that drive business outcomes while advancing social impact, with experience advising Fortune 500 companies, national organizations, and community leaders. Passionate about bridging communities and elevating underrepresented voices, he is known for aligning mission with market opportunity to deliver sustainable growth and visibility.
Grants + Operations Specialist
Thought Leadership + Programs Strategist
Grants + Operations Specialist
Shantia Horsford, MBS is a healthcare program leader advancing health equity through research, education, and community-centered initiatives. She holds a BS in Health Professions from Temple University and a Master of Biomedical Sciences from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Shantia has led national quality improvement and FDA-funded initiatives focused on chronic disease management and increasing diversity in clinical trials. Her work centers on evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes for marginalized populations.
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