Community Advisory Board
Our Community Advisory Board (CAB) is made up of representatives from nonprofits that serve immigrant communities. They provide feedback to our study regarding the strengths and challenges faced by the communities they serve. Working with our CAB, we look forward to share our study results widely to inform policy makers and professionals who are working to improve access to health care. Our CAB members include Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), Consulado de Mexico/Ventanillas de salud Program, Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC), and other organizations.
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)
Established in 1987, the AAPCHO is a not-for-profit national association representing community health organizations primarily serving Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AA&NHPI) in the United States, particularly the medically underserved.
Mission: To promote advocacy, collaboration, and leadership that improves the health status and access of AA&NHPIs within the United States, its territories, and freely associated states, primarily through our member CHCs.
California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC)
Established in 1996, the CIPC is a constituent-based statewide immigrant rights organization with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and Oakland.
Mission: To promote and protect safety, health and public benefits and integration programs for immigrants.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
Established in 1994, the CPCA represents more than 1,300 not-for-profit Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Regional Clinic Associations who provide comprehensive, quality health care services, particularly for low-income, uninsured and underserved Californians, who might otherwise not have access to health care.
Mission: To lead and position community clinics, health centers, and networks through advocacy, education and services as key players in the health care delivery system to improve the health status of their communities.
Consulado de Mexico/Ventanillas de salud Program
The Ventanilla de Salud is a program of the Government of Mexico developed by the Department of Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented through 50 Mexican consulates in the United States and local health organizations. The Ventanillas provide reliable information on health topics, counseling and referrals to health services available and accessible in local communities.
Mission: to improve access to primary and preventive health services, to increase health insurance coverage and to promote a culture of preventive health care among Mexicans and their families living in the United States by providing information, education, counseling and quality referrals in a safe and friendly environment through local and bi-national partnerships between the Unites States and Mexico.
Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC)
Established in 1992, the LCHC is the only statewide organization with a specific emphasis on Latino health and advocates to impact Latino health by focusing on policy development, providing enhanced information, and community involvement.
Mission: To advance and protect Latino Health through policy and advocacy to build healthy communities in California.
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Established in 1979, the NILC is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income.
Mission: To defend & advance the rights & opportunities of low-income immigrants and their family members.
Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
Established in 1997, the OCAPICA is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California.
Mission: To build a healthier and stronger community by enhancing the well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders through inclusive partnerships in the areas of service, education, advocacy, organizing, and research.