Episode 7 of 'A Tu Salud' features Connie Chung Joe, JD, Chief Executive Officer of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL)

Dr. Seciah Aquino, Executive Director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC), sits down with Connie Chung, CEO of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California.

Connie shares her journey as a second-generation Korean American, her journey into public service leadership, and the modern-day racism and xenophobia placed onto AAPI and Latine communities. Together, they discuss the vital role of women of color in leadership, the rise of cross-cultural solidarity movements in the ongoing fight for health equity, recognizing that Latine and AAPI communities face similar health and social determinants of health challenges.

From addressing language barriers and undocumented access to healthcare to fostering solidarity between communities of color, “women get sh*t done!” and these two women prove that.

Episode notes: This conversation was taped before Kamala Harris entered the 2024 presidential campaign as the Democratic Part’s candidate for President of the United States. Some mild explicit language is used in this episode.

Episode 6 of 'A Tu Salud' features Odilia Romero, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Comunidades Indígenas en Liderazgo (CIELO).

Odilia Romero has dedicated her life to advocating for indigenous rights, identity, and language access. As a Zapotec woman from Oaxaca, she navigated the challenges of being an indigenous migrant in the U.S. and has become a powerful voice for indigenous communities nationwide.

Join this engaging conversation between two trailblazing women as they explore the intersection of Indigenous and Latine health justice. In this episode, Dr. Seciah Aquino and Odilia Romero discuss the need for narrative change within the Latine community, the invisibility of indigenous struggles, and the importance of building true allyship. Odilia shares insights from her work with CIELO, highlights her powerful advocacy for indigenous language access, and recounts her landmark moments, from appearing in Vogue to giving a TED talk.

Episode 5 of 'A Tu Salud' features Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, First District, Los Angeles County

Supervisor Solis has traversed a fearless career journey, becoming the first Latina in the CA Senate and the first Latina United States Secretary of Labor, continuing to pave the way for future generations of leaders.

Join this dynamic discussion between two ceiling-breaking Latina women as we discuss the importance of Latina leadership, community promotores, the role of language equity in public health, and the incredible potential of Latine civic engagement.

Episode 4 of 'A Tu Salud' features Francisco Silva, President and CEO of the California Primary Care Association. Join us as we discuss childhood memories, a passion for farmworker justice, and the importance of seeing diversity in the healthcare workforce. Medicine is not a science; it's an artwork. Discover how on this episode of ¡A Tu Salud!

Episode 3 of 'A Tu Salud' features Mayra Alvarez, President of The Children's Partnership (TCP) who shares her profound journey advocating for children's health and well-being. Listen in as we reflect on the transformative power of motherhood and the importance of inclusive policies that support families. From Capitol Hill to community empowerment, discover how Mayra's work is shaping a brighter future for children across the nation.

In this episode of 'A Tu Salud,' we welcome Adriana Alejandra Alejandre, LMFT, a trailblazing Latina mental health advocate and influencer. Adriana joins us to share her powerful journey from being a single mother to becoming a successful trauma therapist and Founder of Latinx Therapy. Adrianna discusses the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health, especially within the Latine community, and provides valuable insights and resources to support mental health wellness.

In our inaugural episode of 'A Tu Salud,' our host, Dra. Seciah Aquino, Executive Director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC).is joined by Senator Lena A. Gonzalez, Majority Leader of the California State Senate and Latino Caucus Vice-Chair. Join us as Senator Gonzalez shares her incredible journey in advancing health policy, discusses the importance of prioritizing Latine and Indigenous communities in state policies, and how her work drives meaningful change to improve health outcomes for ALL Californians!

*Since the recording of this episode, SB1016 has advanced through the legislative timeline as a Latino Caucus Priority and is now in the Assembly [7.8.2024]