Our Staff

amanda carlson
Policy & Advocacy Manager
Amanda joined CCHI’s team in 2026. She brings a decade of experience advocating for health equity in Colorado. As the Policy and Advocacy Manager, she is passionate about using grassroots organizing, diverse voices, and public policy to dismantle systemic barriers so all Colorado communities can thrive.
Amanda holds a B.A. in Psychology from Whitworth University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver. She has spent most of her career in the reproductive health, rights, and justice space doing community organizing, state-level policy, and direct service work. When she is not fighting for health justice, you can find her performing in community theatre, hiking with her doggo, or reading.
Outside of work, you can find Nik hiking, cycling around Denver, or cooking for their friends and community members.
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative
303 E 17th Ave, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80203
303.839.1261
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2024 Legislative Kick-off
2023 Community Voices Conference
Join us Tuesday, October 10th for CCHI’s Community Voices Fall Conference on Storytelling in partnership with Family Voices Colorado and the Center for African American Health. Community Voices will feature keynote speaker Dr. Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts as well as panels and workshops from community members and advocates sharing their knowledge, lived experiences, and the importance of their stories.
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