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.
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Know Your Rights | Conozca Sus Derechos Aug 2025
Join CCHI Wednesday, August 20th for our virtual webinar: Know Your Rights, Accessing Health Care in Colorado! ¡Únase a CCHI el miércoles 20 de agosto para nuestro seminario virtual: Conozca sus derechos, acceso a la atención médica en Colorado!
Medical Debt Workshop / Taller sobre la deuda médica
Medical Debt Workshop Tuesday, July 22nd Virtual: 6:00-7:30 pm on ZoomHealth care costs are the leading reason for bancruptcy and 41% of adults in the US have medical debt. Enough is enough! No one should have to forgo the health care they need because they fear...
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