Upcoming Meetings
The Latino Health Collective hosts a monthly virtual Town Hall meeting that brings together organizations and community members working to support the Latino community in Philadelphia. These virtual meetings provide a space to share resources, discuss emerging needs, and strengthen collaboration among organizations serving Latino residents.
The Town Hall is held on the first Thursday of each month, 4:00- 5:00pm via Zoom and includes simultaneous English–Spanish interpretation.
Information on previous and upcoming Townhall meetings below.
Email [email protected] with questions or inquiries.
The Town Hall is held on the first Thursday of each month, 4:00- 5:00pm via Zoom and includes simultaneous English–Spanish interpretation.
Information on previous and upcoming Townhall meetings below.
Email [email protected] with questions or inquiries.
Recent Meetings
June 4, 2026
Jefferson Autism Center of Excellence
Dr. Lady Rios-Vega, OTD, OTR/L, CASI
JeffACE partnered with Hispanic/Latino families of autistic children and
community stakeholders to culturally adapt an occupational therapy
intervention manual. This presentation will focus on sharing the results of the
project, highlighting how community feedback informed the adaptation
process, key lessons learned from participants, and resources available to
support Hispanic/Latino families and autistic individuals.
TPAC - Transforming Access to Care
Lisa Pozzi, Executive Director & Lisa Moreno, MSW
Providing and coordinating comprehensive and integrative health and support
services for those who experience economic barriers to healthcare, intimate
partner violence, and other challenges navigating complex systems. TPAC
offers HIV/STI testing, gender affirming care, English & Spanish language
mental health counseling, and legal consultations.
Dr. Lady Rios-Vega, OTD, OTR/L, CASI
JeffACE partnered with Hispanic/Latino families of autistic children and
community stakeholders to culturally adapt an occupational therapy
intervention manual. This presentation will focus on sharing the results of the
project, highlighting how community feedback informed the adaptation
process, key lessons learned from participants, and resources available to
support Hispanic/Latino families and autistic individuals.
TPAC - Transforming Access to Care
Lisa Pozzi, Executive Director & Lisa Moreno, MSW
Providing and coordinating comprehensive and integrative health and support
services for those who experience economic barriers to healthcare, intimate
partner violence, and other challenges navigating complex systems. TPAC
offers HIV/STI testing, gender affirming care, English & Spanish language
mental health counseling, and legal consultations.
May 7, 2026 7 mayo 2026 |
Expanding Sanctuary: Film Screening and Discussion Kristal Sotomayor,documentary film maker and Linda Hernandez, film protagonist, organizer and community resident Expanding Sanctuary follows an immigrant mother who becomes a powerful community leader in the fight to end police data-sharing with ICE. The film captures her transformation from personal desire to bring her mother to the U.S. into a passionate, collective movement for immigrant rights and family protection. |
April 2, 2026 2 abril 2026 |
Finding Ways Forward Abriendo Caminos, CCTC Edith Lopez, MA, Division Director of Community Based Services Alondra Garza, MA, Team Leader Abriendo Caminos/TAMAA Pa’Lante Fellowship, ChildrenFirst William (Bill) S. Huggins, Strategy Arts, Director of Strategic Planning; Diana Gonzalez, Racial Equity and Equitable Community Engagement Lead; Xiomara Santiago, Pa'Lante Community Fellow, Superintendent's Parent & Guardian Advisory Council Member |
March 5, 2026 5 marzo 2026 |
Healthcare Impacts of Immigration Enforcement Philadelphia FIGHT: Leah Scherzer, MD; Medical Director, Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center Kate Cerrone, Nurse Practitioner, Global Health Clinical Advisor Pediatric Primary Care: Danah Rios, MD; Attending Physician, Pediatric Primary Care Kate Yun, MD Philly Health Cares: Marc Altshuler, MD; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University; Co-founder Philly Health Cares Tina Tran, Community Outreach |
February 5, 2026 26 febrero 2026 |
Immigration Enforcement & Community Life Community Member and Lay Health Worker Zulma Guzman Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Charlie Ellison, Director Office of Councilmember Rue Landau, Philadelphia City Council Councilmember Rue Landau Tess Cruz, Organizing & Advocacy Director Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia Carlos G. Obrador Garrido, Consul General Mariana Hernandez Mata, Consul de Protección y Asuntos Jurídicos Tamara Contreras, Community Affairs Coordinator HIAS-PA Cathryn Miller-Wilson, Executive Director Pennsylvania Immigrant Coalition (PIC) Jasmine Rivera, Executive Director |
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Past LHC Workshops
In case you missed our previous workshops, check them out below!
August 2025 Workshop- David Heayn Martinez "Advocacy 101"
December 2024 Workshop- Dr. Meritxell Obiol's "Building Bridges, Not Walls: Strengthening Collaboration Among Latino Community Organizations"