The Latino Caucus for Public Health (Est. 1973) represents the unique perspectives and special public health problems common to Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States.
Vision
Latino Caucus for Public Health envisions itself and its members as playing pivotal role in research, policy, and advocacy for health issues that impact Latinos throughout the Americas in order to influence social reform.
Mission
The Latino Caucus for Public Health's mission is to represent and advocate for the health interests of the Latino community, both within and outside the American Public Health Association, while providing leadership opportunities for students and young professional to engage in research, policy, and advocacy efforts.
The Latino Caucus for Public Health plays a pivotal role in policy and health issues that impact Latinos throughout the Americas.
Latino Caucus for Public Health
President, Governing Councilor, and Caucus Collaborative Representative: Cynthia Lebron PhD, MPH
Vice President: Barbara Baquero, PhD, MPH
Immediate Past President: Jose Pietro Aparicio, MD
Treasurer: Samantha Rivera Joseph, MPH, PhD(c)
Secretary: Vanessa Lopez, MAS
Scientific Committee Chair: Gerardo Lazaro, PhD, CHI
Membership Committee Interim Chair: Danielle Montoya, MPH
Young Professional Committee Co-Chair: Andrea Jacobo, MPH
Young Professional Committee Co-Chair: Andrea Medeiros, MPH
Communication Committee Chair: Juviza Rodriguez, M.S.
Development Committee Chair: Jessica Zamora, MPH
Advocacy and Policy Committee Chair: Danielle Montoya, MPH
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