From immigrant roots to citywide leadership
Julissa didn’t just find her voice—she had to fight for it. She fought to become a U.S. citizen. She fought to be heard. She fought to create opportunities where none existed.
And that’s exactly why she knows how to fight for you.
As an immigrant and naturalized citizen, Julissa understands what it means to be overlooked, to navigate broken systems, and to keep pushing forward anyway—for your family, for your future, for something better.
For 30 years, she has stood shoulder to shoulder with working families—fighting for health care, supporting young parents, uplifting immigrant communities, and demanding change from systems that too often leave people behind.
From helping teen parents build stable futures, to leading vaccine equity efforts across Colorado, to organizing in neighborhoods and speaking on national stages—Julissa has never stopped showing up.
She’s built trust where others didn’t. She’s listened when others wouldn’t. And she’s delivered when people were told to wait.
Her story isn’t about titles or recognition—it’s about people.
Because Julissa Soto knows what it’s like to fight for a place in this country. And she’ll never stop fighting to make sure Denver works for you.
Record of impact
Community-Centered Public Health Leader
Led culturally responsive outreach, prevention, and education efforts serving Latino families, U.S. citizen families, and other historically marginalized communities—ensuring access, trust, and dignity in every interaction.
Founder & CEO
Founder of Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consulting and Casa Inmigrante, building trusted, community-rooted organizations that support immigrant families, working-class households, and underserved communities with culturally responsive solutions that close long-standing gaps in care and access.
Coalition Builder
Founder and leader of the Immigrant Health Access Collaborative (IHAC), convening cross-sector partners to advance health equity, strengthen community trust, and expand access for immigrant and historically excluded populations.
State and National Recognition
Recognized across Colorado and nationally for leadership in health equity, inclusion, and community-driven public health solutions, with features in major media and honors reflecting sustained service and impact.