Sharon Baskerville

Sharon had no education beyond high school, but because of her tenacity and political acumen, D.C. now has the most progressive health coverage system in the country. Funder

Community Health Leaders
2006

Area(s) of expertise:
Health access/advocacy

Leader’s Biography 2006:
Executive Director, District of Columbia Primary Care Association, Washington, DC.
Baskerville’s passion for social justice began in the 70s, when, as a poor single mother on welfare, she walked into a neighborhood clinic seeking services for her family. Today, as a result of her tenacity and wisdom, there is a plan, the $145 million Medical Homes D.C. Initiative, supported by District and Congressional leaders, to bring primary and specialty care facilities and doctors into underserved neighborhoods.

Where this Leader can be reached today:
Executive Director
DC Primary Care Association
1411 K Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 638-0252
Email: SBaskerville@dcpca.org
Website: www.dcpca.org