Dr. Lisa Mitchell-Bennett has spent more than three decades working along the U.S.-Mexico border addressing health disparities and social determinants of health. Her career has included work in journalism, community organizing, refugee services, school-based healthcare, and international development throughout Latin America. She has led and supported numerous community health initiatives, including chronic disease prevention programs, community health worker networks, and large-scale public health campaigns. Through her work, she advocates for community-driven solutions, increased access to healthy environments, and the integration of lived experiences into public health decision-making.