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
General: inform@cohealthinitiative.org
Assistance: help@cohealthinitiative.org
Media: ptelang@cohealthinitiative.org
2022 CHANGE Challenge – Aug 15-26!
Join CCHI for our wellness fundraiser, the CHANGE Challenge! Whether you walk, run, swim, bike, do yoga, meditate, volunteer, or do other wellness activities, earn points every day for doing something good for yourself or your community. Help raise awareness and funds for CCHI and our work to create a health care system in Colorado that provides equitable access to affordable, high-quality care for all.
REACH OUT!