Jacqueline Cruzado & Alison O Jordan: Leading the Charge in Community Impact

Jacqueline Cruzado, with her rich 30-year experience in public health, joins forces with Alison O Jordan, a 25-year veteran in health system transformation, at ACOJA Consulting. Together, they drive innovative health solutions in correctional settings and beyond, emphasizing community impact and systemic change.

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Jacqueline Cruzado and Alison O Jordan Links:  

Website: www.ACOJAconsulting.com 

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acoja-consulting-llc/ 
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OUTLINE: 

1:21 - HIV education and prevention in correctional facilities.

4:49 - Education and health in corrections facilities.

9:40 - Implementing a public health model in New York City jails.

14:44 - Improving mental health care collaboration.

19:07 - Providing support for people reentering society after incarceration.

24:24 - Nonprofit organization's efforts to provide medical care in Puerto Rico.

29:35 - Replicating a successful model for connecting people with HIV care and services.

35:32 - Privilege, collaboration, and social justice.

40:23 - Grants, community support, and paying it forward.