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As the year draws to a close, we at Umemba Health reflect on an incredible 2024 filled with growth, impact, and new opportunities to transform public health. As a woman and minority-owned management consulting firm, our mission has always been to equip federal and government agencies with the tools and expertise they need to improve health outcomes, promote health equity, and ensure the well-being of the communities they serve. This year, we proudly continued to deliver on that mission.
2024 By the Numbers
This year, Umemba Health:
Served 9 clients across 11 impactful projects, with a strong focus on repeat client relationships (67% repeat clients and 33% new clients).
Expanded our internal team by adding 1 intern, 2 Virtual Assistants, and 6 Collaborating Consultants to support our growing portfolio.
Took the lead as the Prime Contractor on 67% of projects, demonstrating our expertise in managing and executing public health initiatives. On the remaining 33%, we proudly collaborated as a Subcontractor.
Introduced a new service line: Public Health Program Administration, offering expert management and administrative support to ensure seamless operations and impactful results for federal and government public health programs.
Hosted 24 skill-building workshops and 1 Virtual CHW Symposium, training a total of 927 Community Health Workers
Graduated 29 CHW/CHWi students and provided 13 CHW Scholarships.
Licensed our CHW training curricula to two organizations and disseminated thousands of hours of continuing education credit.
Launched six new signature workshops:
Diabetes Equity Workshop
Compassionate Care for Unhoused Populations
Healthcare Navigation for Community Health Workers
Influential Communication
Influential Relationships
Influential Leadership
Key Achievements
Services Provided: From Learning Needs Assessments, Curriculum and Course Development, Workshop Facilitation, and Resource Development to Project Management, CHW Program Consulting, and Educational Event Management, Umemba Health supported clients with tailored solutions.
Business Certifications: In addition to our Certification as a Woman-Owned Small Business, Umemba Health obtained three additional business certifications this year— Certified Women’s Business Enterprise Certification (WBENC), Texas HUB Certifiation, and Minority Business Certification—solidifying our reputation as a trusted and qualified partner.
Founded Umemba Health Foundation - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and sister entity that now houses our CHW and CHW Instructor certification courses.
Client Success Stories
The heart of our work lies in the relationships we build with our clients and the results we achieve together. This year, we were honored to receive glowing feedback like this:
"Absolutely loved working with Umemba Health. One of the best consultants we have worked with for sure. Their work exceeded our expectations. Will definitely keep Umemba Health in mind for future projects."– Skky Martin, Ph.D., University of Minnesota - Center for Public Health Systems
“Make it a longer conference! It was really one of the best that I’ve attended!”
-Attendee, Virtual CHW Symposium
Looking Ahead
As we step into 2025, we are fueled by the successes of 2024 and the opportunities ahead. We remain committed to delivering innovative public health solutions and fostering meaningful collaborations that make a difference in the communities we serve.
We invite you to continue this journey with us. Follow our updates, share our mission, and let’s work together to create a healthier, more equitable future.
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About Umemba Health
At Umemba Health, our mission is to transform public health through comprehensive workforce development and public health services that put people first. We support federal and government agencies with the expertise and tools they need to improve health outcomes, promote equity, and ensure the well-being of communities. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your public health projects.
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