Presentations, Publications, Projects, & Partnerships
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2024
- Pathways to Racial Equity in Minnesota Medicaid: Improving the Health and Opportunities of American Indians in Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Office of the Medicaid Medical Director (December 2024)
The report analyzes renewal outcomes within Minnesota Health Care Programs alongside the American Indian community and provides recommendations to reduce disparities and strengthen equitable Medicaid policy and practice. - Minnesota Health Care Programs Renewals Equity Report July 2023 – March 2024 Renewal Cohorts
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Office of the Medicaid Medical Director (July 2024)
The report presents an overview of renewal outcomes, recommendations, and the impact of Minnesotans utilizing Minnesota Health Care Programs on the health and well-being of Minnesotans. - The Importance of Culturally Responsive Dieticians in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Laura Villarreal, MPH, and Daisy Corona, MPP/MPH (April 2024)
A poster presentation on the importance and impact of the Social Determinants of Health and culturally responsive dietitians in PCOS management and care, through disrupting Eurocentric methods and incorporating Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services to increase health equity for PCOS patients. - Culturally Responsive Grant Management: A lens through Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Office of the Medicaid Medical Director (April 2024)
A poster presentation on defining and implementing CLAS through grant management to support sustainability, reframe grant management practices, and develop new approaches to funding and grant processes.
2023
- A Guide for Community Youth Advocates to Support Latin@ Survivors
Esperanza United (December 2023)
A guide centering youth leadership and advocacy with a focus on the impact of teen dating violence and strategies to navigate disclosure alongside parents and guardians. - Strength within the Latiné Community: Promotorés and Liderazgo
Esperanza United, Minnesota Public Health Association 2023 Annual Conference (May 2023)
A presentation on the impact of COVID-19 within the Latine community and health outcomes, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and uplifting strengths in community mobilization to improve community health and well-being. - Mother’s Day: Why We Need the Latina Voice in Healthcare Systems
Esperanza United (May 2023)
A blog sharing the importance of maternal figures and mothers as a line of defense from inequitable healthcare systems and examples of leadership and advocacy. - Strategies to Support Survivors Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence or Exploitation and How to Promote Prevention
Health Partners on IPV & Exploitation, Futures Without Violence, Asociación de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico, Esperanza United (April 2023)
A presentation on the impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the Latin@ community, implementation of CUES, and strategies to center culturally responsive community engagement. - Community Care Tool: Advocacy for Latin@ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Health Systems
Esperanza United (April 2023)
A tool curated to equip community providers with culturally responsive strategies, awareness of barriers, and mobilization of advocacy to provide holistic and sustainable support for Latin@ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. - Tool for Medical Providers to Support Latin@ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Esperanza United (April 2023)
A toolkit for medical providers to implement Trauma-Informed Care practices and integrate culturally responsive community engagement to support Latin@ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence during the COVID-19 Pandemic. - Data Innovation Alliance (DInA) Micronutrient Forum: Leveraging Micronutrient Data to Catalyze Change
Maternal & Infant Health Consulting, Micronutrient Forum, in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (April 2023)
A case study of key elements in Guatemala’s micronutrient data systems, Epidemiological Health and Nutrition Surveillance System (SIVESNU), and data-informed policies to reduce micronutrient deficiencies and improve infant and children’s health outcomes. - Promotora Leadership
¡Adelante!: A Virtual Celebration of Latin@ – led Advocacy (February 2023)
A presentation on the impact and importance of Latin@ Community Health Workers, “Promotoras”, in Latin@ health and community wellness.
2022
- Alcance Comunitario: Community Leaders Share Strategies for Mitigating Harm during Emergencies
Esperanza United (December 2022)
A tool that shares lessons learned and strategies from community leaders, such as Community Health Workers and Promotoras, to reach Latin@ individuals, families, and communities, providing resources to increase health and well-being during emergencies. - Inclusive & Impactful: Marketing & Recruitment
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., North Central Regional Retreat (2022)
A presentation highlighting the intentionality of inclusion and expansion, looking inward and outward to address biases, anti-racism in action and response, and building community in a growing organization. - Healthline: Conscious Language in Sexual Health
Healthline Media, New Hampshire Department of Health, and National Coalition of Sexual Health Directors (May 2022)
A resource providing tactical recommendations to health and community organizations on language within sexual health communications to improve efficacy and patient-provider relationships. - Healthline: Conscious Language in Sexual Health Webinar
Healthline Media, in collaboration with the National Coalition of Sexual Health Directors (April 2022)
A webinar highlighting the importance of Conscious Language implementation and applicable tactics in sexual health to 350 participants, receiving a 90% and above rating from audience members.
2021
- Minnesota Women’s Health Report Card 2020
Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Health (HRSA) and Minnesota Department of Health (May 2021)
A contemplation of the status of Women’s health in the state of Minnesota, utilizing metrics at a national, state, and local level, featuring comparisons to the United Nations, 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
2020
- Women of Colour Mixer
University of Iowa Women of Colour Network (September 2020)
A panel presentation providing insight into the impact of WOCN on academic experiences, navigating graduate school, and advice for networking. - Addressing Marianismo within the United States: Latinx and Xicanas
Labyrinth, University of Iowa, Department of Philosophy
An introductory paper on Marianismo and Machismo within Mexican-American identities, gender roles, and power dynamics enforced through colonization and patriarchy.
Laura V. Villarreal, MPH 