Durante la mayor parte de mi vida, he vivido en y alrededor de comunidades marginadas. Por lo cual, soy apasionada por la equidad en la atención médica. Soy la séptima de ocho hijos en una familia de estatus mixto. Mi primer idioma es el español y el color de mi piel es canela. … [Read more...]
It’s OK to Ask for Help: Financial Resources for Your Family in Colorado
I’m incredibly passionate about health care equity, having been raised in and around disenfranchised communities for the better part of my life. I’m the seventh of eight kids in a family of mixed-status. My first language is Spanish, and the color of my skin is canela, … [Read more...]
A window into health disparities
As a child, my parents ensured I went to the dentist twice a year. I was lucky enough to have braces (only one round) and all of my professional employment opportunities as an adult have provided access to dental insurance. I take my oral health seriously and I know it’s a … [Read more...]
The Interconnected Elements of a Healthy Life
When I first joined Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation I didn’t know very much about oral health. I didn’t realize that nearly one in three Colorado kindergartners and half of all Colorado third graders have had at least one cavity. I didn’t know that your oral health … [Read more...]
A 2020 Equity Timeline
What does it mean to be equitable during these times? I have wrestled with this question throughout my career, especially over the past six months. In January, I started as executive director of the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation. Our mission is to elevate the well-being of … [Read more...]
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