2024

Karrey Shannon, RN, BSN, Community Health Nurse at Johnson County Public Health, Iowa City, addresses health and vaccine equity, leading vaccination efforts for vulnerable populations and spearheading initiatives to address social determinants of health.

Karen Sharpnack, Executive Director of the Idaho Immunization Coalition since 2012, leverages over 40 years of nonprofit experience to address community needs, build partnerships, and promote vaccination statewide.

Kamrynn Lawton, Program Manager at the California Immunization Coalition (CIC), collaborates with various organizations to enhance immunization access, reduce barriers, and disseminate crucial information statewide.

Kaizan Kollin, or “Kai” is the Health Program Manager of Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC).

Kimberly Chiaramonte is a Senior Project Manager at the National Health Care for the Homeless Council leading the Community Vaccine Ambassador Project funded by the National Association of Community Health Centers by the Centers for Disease Control.

Julissa Soto, founder of Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consulting, is a prominent advocate for Latino immigrant equality and health equity, notably leading vaccination efforts and COVID-19 response in Colorado.

Heather Gagliano graduated from Jacksonville State University with her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Population Health.

Grisel Cisneros is Vaccinate Your Family’s Education Coordinator and ensures VYF’s educational programs promote equitable, evidence-based practices.

Francesca is a health and social justice advocate seeking to address health, racial, and socioeconomic equity in underserved populations and focusing her last three and a half years of work specifically on immunization and vaccine equity.

Emily Delikat, Director of Tennessee Families for Vaccines, with a diverse background spanning education, music, and public health, advocates for vaccination, emphasizing the intersection of epidemiology and communication.

Darilyn, with degrees in Natural Sciences and Epidemiology, coordinated studies on cancer prevention, worked as a contact tracer during COVID-19 in Puerto Rico, and promotes vaccination among Hispanics at Penn State.

Danielle Hall, Autism Society's Health Equity Initiative Director brings over 20 years of program management experience, residing in New Jersey with her family.