NCC Vision Statement

A national network of community representatives engaged in equitable partnerships with researchers to define local health priorities, drive prevention research agendas, and develop solutions to improve the overall health and quality of life of all communities

NCC Mission Statement

The National Community Committee (NCC) of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Prevention Research Centers (PRCs) is dedicated to help build capacity in communities within local PRCs not traditionally involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of prevention research initiatives by:

• developing and facilitating education, training, resource sharing and technical assistance opportunities that encourage and enhance participation in research activities
• creating a supportive and culturally competent environment in which representatives can share successes, concerns, and other lessons learned
• advocating for policy change
• making recommendations to advance the work of individual community representatives, local centers, and the National PRC Program