Julissa is committed to leveraging her platform to foster constructive representation for Latino immigrants and to promote health equity universally. Her endeavors in health equity and community service have garnered recognition and acclaim both in Colorado and across the United States, generating significant impact and visibility in the pursuit of equity and access. She has been the recipient of numerous accolades and honors in acknowledgment of her unwavering dedication and service to communities.

ACCOLADES & AWARDS

RECENT AWARDS

2024 Disruptor of the Year Award

African Chamber of Commerce Colorado USA

2023 Immunization Champion Award

Association of Immunization Managers

2023 Distinguished Service Award

CU Anschutz Medical Campus

2023 Immunization Neighborhood Champion

National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS)

• 2022 Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Health Equity, Colorado Public Health Association

• 2022 Community Faith Award, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

• 2022 DEI Champions in Advocacy Award, Colorado Springs Independent, Colorado Springs Business Journal, Southeast Express and Colorado Spring Military Newspaper Group

• 2022 Equity in Immunization Award, National Coalition for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships

• 2022 Big Shot of the Year Award, Immunize Colorado

• 2022 Victor Smith Memorial Award, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

• 2022 Heroines of the Pandemic Award, Pikes Peak Women

• 2021 Accolades, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet

• 2021 Accolades, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper

• 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Best Practices Award, National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP)

• 2016 People Who Make a Difference Award, Wells Fargo

• 2015 William Funk Award for Building Stronger Communities, Colorado Nonprofit Association

• 2014 Unsung Heroine Award, Latinas First Foundation

• 2012 Kathy Hill-Young Community Spirit Award

• 2012 40 Under 40 Award, Denver Business Journal

• 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award

• 2007 and 2006 Colorado Rockies Leadership Award Finalist

• 2006 Excellence in Education Award, Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

• 2006 Layperson of the Year, Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved

• 2005 Dia de la Mujer Latina “Courage and Valor” Award, Latino/a Research & Policy Center

Words cannot adequately describe the spirit-inspired energy of Julissa Soto. Her passion for the work she does promoting health equity for all people is genuine. Julissa’s ability to establish rapport with diverse populations enhances her capacity to connect individuals with the resources and services they need to insure their health and wellbeing.

TESTIMONIALS

IN THE MEDIA

TEDxMileHigh: Transcend Virtual Premiere

Julissa Soto at Ascension Catholic

Mexicanos Exitosos