We’re proud to spotlight Jasmin Valera-Lutchman, CLC, Program Manager of Queens Healthy Start at Public Health Solutions. Jasmin has been part of the Queens Healthy Start program since 2016, growing from Outreach Coordinator to Program Manager. With a background in health science from CUNY York College and experience across multiple home visiting models, she brings both technical expertise and community-centered care to her work. As a Certified Lactation Counselor, she is dedicated to supporting maternal and infant health through education, advocacy, and direct engagement with families. As the daughter of first-generation Latino immigrants, Jasmin’s lived experience navigating complex healthcare systems has shaped her commitment to culturally responsive care. She is passionate about ensuring immigrant families are not only supported, but truly seen and heard throughout their care journey. Join us for “Culturally Responsive Care for Moms & Babies” to hear her perspective on advancing equitable, community-driven maternal and child health. More info link in bio.

We’re proud to spotlight Luz Márquez Benbow, survivor leader, policy advocate, and movement builder working at the intersections of gender, race, and violence. With decades of experience in anti-rape advocacy, Luz has shaped statewide and national efforts to support survivors and advance culturally specific resources for communities of color. She is the co-founder of the National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA) and founder of the International Alianza de Mujeres Negrx (#IamNegrx), a survivor network focused on ending child sexual abuse across the Afro-Latin and Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Grounded in lived experience and guided by survivor leadership, Luz brings a powerful, intersectional lens to addressing gender violence and its impact on health and community well-being. Join us for “From the Ground Up: Unpacking Gender Violence & Health” to hear her perspective. More info in bio.

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