DrPH, MPH
Assistant Director, CEARCH
Lecturer, School of Public Health University of Minnesota
HCI Board Member Since 2023
Why did you join the HCI Board?
“As the founding ED for HealthFinders, I had great interest in someday serving on the HCI board and supporting the amazing work they do. It was a goal for me to prioritize HCI board membership as soon as I completed my DrPH degree and was ready to get back to community engagement efforts.
I am deeply dedicated to empowering our youth by ensuring they have access to higher education, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and the skills needed to thrive in their communities. As a Hispanic, first-generation college graduate, and mother of two daughters, I want to lead by example, showing that we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Every experience along the way plays a vital role in shaping who we become. I strive to contribute to building communities led by resilient, successful leaders who embody grit and determination.”
Fun Fact:
“I am a Carleton alum, class of ’02 and fell in love with our beautiful Northfield community. I knew I would want to live here and have my children experience such an amazing life – the townie life!”