Laura V. Villarreal, MPH

Laura V. Villarreal, MPH – Public Health Professional | Adjunct Professor

I am a strategic and equity-driven public health and administrative professional with 8+ years of experience leading organizational initiatives, supporting executive leadership, and managing cross-departmental projects across human services, public health, and government systems. I specialize in bridging research, policy, and practice to create inclusive, effective, and community-centered health solutions.

I am passionate about advancing racial equity, reducing health disparities, and translating complex data into actionable strategies that improve population health. My professional experience spans program and grant management, quality improvement, compliance oversight, leadership facilitation, and cross-sector collaboration.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Planning & Quality Improvement
• Equity Frameworks (CLAS, Racial Equity Toolkit)
• Program & Grant Management ($10M+ portfolios)
• Culturally Responsive Training & Facilitation (100+ sessions led)
• Healthcare & Public Health Compliance
• Cross-Sector Collaboration & Change Management
• Qualitative Research, Training, & Technical Assistance
• Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Tableau, Power BI, Qualtrics

Public Health Subject Matter Expertise