This webinar will introduce the best practice toolkit developed by NCOA and its partners to advance strategies for effectively implementing and sustaining evidence-based health promotion programs in Hispanic/Latino communities. 

Most Hispanic and Latino older adults manage multiple chronic conditions, yet many face disparities in accessing health care treatment and prevention and continue to be underserved. Evidence-based health promotion programs are vital in improving older adults' physical and mental health. We will introduce the best practice toolkit for community-based organizations and professionals to enhance their program outreach, implementation, and sustainability. We will also encourage robust discussion among the expert panelists, who were involved in developing the toolkit, and attendees to collaboratively brainstorm additional solutions to existing challenges to further advance health initiatives in Hispanic and Latino communities.

Disclaimer: This project was supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $2,000,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. 

Kathleen Zuke, MPH (she/her), Director, Center for Healthy Aging

Patricia Keane, National Nutritionist

Lourdes Guerrero, EdD, MSW, Associate Director

Christine S. Perez Jimenez, BS, MS, Director of Programs

Katherine Martinez, MSW, LSW, President/CEO

Yessenia Cervantes-Vazquez, Lead Community Health Worker

Yoko Meusch, MA, Program Associate, Center for Healthy Aging

Cristina Estrella, MS, CHES, Program Specialist, Center for Healthy Aging

Roundtable Discussion will focus on advancing strategies for effectively implementing and sustaining evidence-based health promotion programs in Hispanic/Latino communities. This project is funded by the Administration for Community Living through grant number 90CSSG0048.

The Roundtable Discussion will feature leaders with research-driven and practical insights on breaking down barriers to care and solutions for meeting the needs of Hispanic/Latino older adults.

Evidence-based health promotion programs can play a vital role in improving older adults’ physical and mental health, as well as their skills and confidence in managing ongoing health conditions. While chronic disease self-management education has expanded among Hispanic/Latino participants in recent years, there’s room to grow to ensure all older adults have the tools to age well.  

Lourdes Guerrero, EdD, MSW, Associate Director

Keri Lipperini, MPA (she/her), Director in the Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs

Lesha Spencer-Brown MPH, CPH, PMP (she/her), Aging Services Program Specialist, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs

Christine S. Perez Jimenez, BS, MS, Director of Programs

Yessenia Cervantes-Vazquez, Lead Community Health Worker

Sonia Duran-Aguilar, MSN, MPH, RN, PHN, CNL, CRHCP, Director Of Population Health

Alma Torres-Nguyen, MPH, Community Outreach Manager

Kirk Mills, Community Health Worker II

Lucia Ramirez, Coordinator, Healthy Living Self-Management Programs

Valerie Quintana, MA, PTP, Director, Community & Clinical Linkages

Katherine Martinez, MSW, LSW, President/CEO

Brenda Altamirano, Community Navigator

Karla Caraveo, Community Resource Navigator

Paul Baker, Managing Director for Programs

Linda Castagnola, MPH, Assistant Training Director

Virginia González, MPH, Partner

Margaret Kaniewski, Program Manager, Division of Population Health, Healthy Aging Branch - Alzheimer’s Program

Eric Ishiwata, Ph.D., Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Office of Engagement and Extension

Kate Lorig, Dr.P.H., Partner

Shannon Patrick, MPH, Health Strategy Specialist

Jaime Peña, CHC, LMPNLP, Health Promotion Programs Coordinator

Romala Ramkissoon, Manager, Community Wellness and Homemaker Care Program

Veronica Rivas, Community Resource Navigator Program Manager

Cristina Estrella, MS, CHES, Program Specialist, Center for Healthy Aging

Kathleen Zuke, MPH (she/her), Director, Center for Healthy Aging

Yoko Meusch, MA, Program Associate, Center for Healthy Aging