Marcela Gaitán, MPH, MA, is Managing Director for External Relations at the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) in Washington, D.C. Ms. Gaitán leads a portfolio of initiatives at the Alliance, including the Nuestras Voces Adelante (Our Voices Moving Forward) Network Program, a CDC-funded initiative to reduce the impact of tobacco-related and cancer-related health factors to improve the nation’s health and well-being; and Buena Salud Americas, an initiative that promotes multi-sectorial collaboration for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases through advocacy and community-based initiatives throughout the Americas. Ms. Gaitán is also part of the leadership team for Mi Hermana— Latina Health Champions Initiative. As Managing Director for External Relations, Ms. Gaitán advises the Alliance on national health and human services policy, serves as a liaison and represents the organization in national advisory committees, and fosters partnerships with national and local organizations to advance the mission of the organization. Ms. Gaitán received a bachelor’s degree from Amherst College, a master’s degree in Latin American Studies from the American University, and a master’s degree in Public Health from George Washington University.
