Advocating for Health Equity & the Needs of Underserved Communities

Julissa Soto, with over two decades of experience, stands as a formidable force championing health equity for Latino immigrant communities and underserved populations. As a founder of Latinos Unidos for Vaccines and a registered lobbyist in the State of Colorado, her commitment to advocacy runs deep.

For more than twenty years, Julissa Soto has tirelessly devoted herself to advancing Latino immigrant equality, fostering inclusion, and promoting health equity not only in Colorado but across the nation.

Her impactful advocacy work has garnered attention from various publications in Colorado, alongside features on NPR, Time magazine, Hispanic Executive, and the American Public Health Association’s Public Health, Religion, and Spirituality Bulletin. Additionally, she has contributed to a new documentary by the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition.

Julissa's influence extends beyond traditional media platforms; she has graced the TEDx stage as a speaker, captivating audiences with her insights. Furthermore, her outstanding leadership in steering evidence-based prevention programs catering to new immigrants has earned recognition at both state and national levels.

BOARDS AND COMMISIONS

Julissa's influence extends beyond traditional media platforms; she has graced the TEDx stage as a speaker, captivating audiences with her insights. Furthermore, her outstanding leadership in steering evidence-based prevention programs catering to new immigrants has earned recognition at both state and national levels.

• Behavioral Health Equity Steering Committee

  United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance

  Ambassador

• Colorado Migrant Rural Coalition (CMRC)

  Board Member

• Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition

  Advisory Member and Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee

• Legislative Leadership Network – Colorado Catholic Conference

  Representative

• National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships

  Planning Committee

• State of Reform

  Advisory Panel Member

• Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  Board Member

• Colorado Suicide Prevention Commission + Postvention Workgroup

  State of Colorado

• Denver Catholic Medical Association

  Member

• KIPP Colorado Public Schools

  Board of Directors

• National Association of Community Health Workers

  Member

• National Hispanic Medical Association

  Member

• Vaccine Community Advisory Member

  University of Colorado, Children’s Hospital

• Early Milestones Colorado

  DEI Advisory Committee Member

• Health Equity Commission

  Colorado Department of Public Health

• Immunization Coalition of Los Angeles County

  Steering Committee Advisor

• Latinos Unidos for Vaccines

  Founder

• National Association of County and City Health Officials

  Immunization Workgroup

• State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors (Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies)

  Board Member

• Vaccinate Your Family

  Cultural Advisory Board Member

IN THE MEDIA

TEDxMileHigh: Transcend Virtual Premiere

Julissa Soto at Ascension Catholic

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