The Muslim civil rights group say Tuberville's Senate floor remarks could fuel bigotry, threatening the safety and religious freedom of American Muslims.
The investment will expand mobile screenings, nutrition resources and community-led health programs to communities such as Clanton, Oneonta and Montgomery.
The appointees bring experience in business, banking, politics and civic leadership, and include three alumni returning to serve the Montgomery college.
Leaders emphasized the necessity of voter education and celebrated the state health committee's recognition for health equity work during a Tuesday meeting.