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.
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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...
The High Stakes Budget: Federal Risks and Their Impact on Colorado // El Presupuesto de Alto Riesgo: Riesgos federales y su impacto en Colorado
CCHI x CFI Webinar Tuesday, February 25th 5:30-7pm ZoomPasscode: L?3r#81jResources Medicaid + SNAP Fact Sheets (by district and statewide) Estimated Federal Medicaid Reduction Impact (from HCPF) Get Involved: Federal Advocacy Coalition Form TABOR Reform...
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