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I combine a solid scientific background as a biochemist and molecular biologist (Northwestern University) with my experience as an epidemiologist (MS) and community health scientist (PhD), specialized in health behavior and promotion (University of Illinois at Chicago).
Currently, I hold key roles as:
My professional career over the last three decades has focused on developing community-based participatory action research (CBPR), working specifically to eliminate gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusion affecting vulnerable communities in areas of health, wellbeing, and education.
In 2017, I brought my vision for social transformation to life by founding the Global Health Beat Foundation (GHBF), a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through education and disease prevention.
As executive director of GHBF, I lead collaborative initiatives with communities in both Colombia and the Chicago metropolitan area, developing innovative programs that:
My approach integrates scientific rigor with cultural sensitivity to create sustainable solutions that generate real and measurable impact for populations that need it most.