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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Legislative Wrap-Up 2025 // Resumen Legislativo 2025
CCHI x Bell Policy Legislative Wrap-Up Monday, May 19th Virtual: 12-1pm on Zoom In Person: 4:30-6:30 pm @ Reverence Brewing CompanyJoin CCHI and the Bell Policy Center on Monday, May 19th for our Legislative Wrap Up! This two part event will include a 12-1pm virtual...
Rally: Protect Our Care // Proteja a Nuestra Salud
Protect Our Care Rally Friday, March 21st 11 am Bittersweet Park - GreeleyRepublicans in Congress want to make deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP that would strip coverage and healthy food from hundreds of thousands of Coloradans. Join us to send a message to...
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