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. We specialize in building authentic community partnerships and producing culturally relevant, community-rooted experiences that drive measurable impact. Through our two core initiatives—Rooted Health Rx (RHRx) and The Culture Connection—we design strategies, programs, and experiences that connect health systems, health nonprofits, universities (HBCUs), brands, communities, industry partners and policymakers to advance equitable health outcomes.
Rooted Health Rx (RHRx) delivers culturally grounded health engagement through trusted education, hyperlocal outreach, and community-centered wellness initiatives that prioritize access, trust, and representation.
The Culture Connection elevates culture through experiential events, storytelling, and creative activations that amplify community voices and foster meaningful connection. Together, our work blends community health education and engagement, cultural relevance, and collaboration to create lasting change rooted in equity.
Empowering Health Equity
Our Mission
At Elite Curated Culture, we bridge health equity and culture. Our mission is to connect communities, health systems, universities (HBCUs), brands, industry partners and policymakers through strategic initiatives that promote health, wellness, and inclusion.
We create spaces where culture and strategy intersect—empowering communities, shaping meaningful partnerships, and driving measurable impact. By blending strategy with storytelling and insight with innovation, we help organizations engage authentically, advance equity, and spark lasting change.
Elite Curated Culture reimagines engagement by transforming how organizations connect with communities through purpose-driven partnerships, authentic storytelling, and culturally relevant experiences.
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.
Grants + Development Strategist
Clinician Education + Community Engagement Strategist
Communications + Marketing Strategist
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.
Communications + Marketing Strategist
Thought Leadership + Programs 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
Grants + Operations Specialist
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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