As a native of Pueblo, Lauren is passionate about her community and working in the space to increase awareness of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and increasing access to resources for victims of IPV.

To connect with Lauren, reach out at [email protected]

Areas of Focus

Communities across Colorado have unique public health needs.

RHCs live, work, and play in the communities they serve. Their lived experience and expertise, combined with local data and community partnerships, equip them to address the diverse social needs of their communities.

In Region 7, Lauren focuses on the following key programmatic areas:

  • Intimate Partner Violence

  • Education

  • Prevention

  • Early Intervention

  • Connecting victims of IPV to needed community resources

Region Health Connector Region 7, Pueblo County Colorado

Systems Partners

Regional Health Connectors are relationship builders.

Focusing at the systems level, RHCs build and bridge connections with primary care providers, public health organizations, social and behavioral health services, and other community resources to ensure that these partners have knowledge of and access to resources available within their region to meet the needs of their community.

In Region 8, Samantha fosters key relationships across:

Pueblo Department of Public Health & Environment

The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to promoting the health and protecting the environment of Pueblo County.