Mercedes Duchicela, MPH, MA, CHWI, brings extensive experience in public health, international development, technology integration, and community health workforce development. Her work spans community health worker training initiatives in South Texas, Ecuador, and El Salvador, as well as healthcare technology implementation and capacity-building programs for vulnerable populations. Combining expertise in culture, language, GIS, social media, and healthcare technology, she develops innovative approaches that strengthen community engagement and access to care. Her work focuses on equipping community health workers with the tools necessary to support underserved populations effectively.