Luis Aceves, a proud native of Jalisco, Mexico and proud American citizen, is an Emmy Award-winning professional with a strong background in communications, public health, and community engagement. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara and a Master of Arts in TV & Public Speaking from CEA Televisa in Mexico City, along with certifications in Public Health and Research. Since 2017, Luis has served as Director of Marketing & Business Development for R.E.A.C.H., leading programs such as Ventanilla de Salud and Salvando tu Salud, reaching over 100,000 individuals and advancing health equity across Nevada.

Shiann Moraida currently serves as Cameron County Public Health’s – Healthy Brain and Aging Program Director and brings several years of public health experience supported by a Master of Public Health degree and a background in biomedical science, patient care, health education and community health. Shiann has both lead and assisted in the planning and implementation of healthy aging related initiatives that target reduction of chronic conditions and development of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Cameron County. With the help of her team and community partners, she plans to continue improving the availability and access of community services, education and resource connection for better quality of life.

Rose Timmer is a respected community health and environmental advocate with over 20 years of leadership in nonprofit management and public service. Since 1999, she has served as Executive Director of Healthy Communities of Brownsville, partnering with schools, local organizations, and city institutions to improve quality of life for all residents. She advances senior wellness, environmental sustainability, and health education through community-driven programs and public-private partnerships. A champion for older adults, she founded and chairs the Senior Advocacy Coalition, serves on the Area Agency on Aging board, and represented the region in the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature from 2017–2021.

Leslie Martínez Ramírez, MA is the Latino Engagement Manager at Compassion & Choices, where she leads national outreach to expand awareness of end-of-life planning and equitable access to care in Latino communities. With over 25 years of experience in public health and community advocacy, she previously served as National Coordinator of Ventanillas de Salud for the Government of Mexico, strengthening a network of 51 health centers across the U.S. Leslie is a recognized Health Content Expert who has partnered with major health organizations to train Community Health Workers and advance culturally responsive health education nationwide.

María D. Ulloa-Otero is a nationally recognized public health educator, grassroots activist, and immigrant leader advancing health equity. She serves as National Director of Priority Populations at Compassion & Choices and Executive Director of the New Mexico Community Health Worker Association. She co-developed DEJELO YA, the first Spanish-language, community-led tobacco cessation campaign in the U.S., recognized by the CDC and adopted nationally. A pioneer of Photovoice, she uses storytelling to uplift Hispanic families. Maria is a founding member of several national coalitions, a self-taught artist, and a proud mother and grandmother who centers resilience in both life and leadership.