Championing Health Justice: Redefining Healthcare Access as a Core California Value

Living Through a Builder’s Moment: Leaders Reimagining Health & Philanthropy in 2026

🎙️ Episode 2 of ¡A Tu Salud! features Brenda Solórzano, President and CEO of The California Endowment. In this powerful episode, Dr. Seciah Aquino, Executive Director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, sits down with Brenda Solórzano to reflect on the critical moment we are facing. Together, they explore what it means to rebuild, from our healthcare and safety-net systems to philanthropy itself, through trust-based practices, bold creativity, and leadership grounded in community power. ✨ Tune in for a timely conversation on the policies and philanthropic strategies shaping the future of health equity in California, and how we can lead with courage, innovation, and purpose.

La Cultura Cura: Leading with Authenticity and Joy

🎙️ In this episode of ¡A Tu Salud!, Dr. Seciah Aquino, Executive Director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Reynoso — Professor at San Diego State University’s School of Public Health, former Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Region 9), and former Executive Director of LCHC. Together, they dive into “La Cultura Cura: Leading with Authenticity and Joy” — a powerful conversation about the role of authentic leadership, the strength and joy rooted in Latine culture, and the resilience born from lived experience. From celebrating Latine leadership in California, guiding health equity through mentorship, tackling imposter syndrome, to timely reflections on DEI in higher education, Dr. Aquino and Dr. Reynoso share stories and insights that uplift, inspire, and remind us of the collective pursuit of health equity. ✨ Tune in for an uplifting discussion on leadership, culture, and hope for a healthier, more equitable future.

Roots of Resilience: Honoring Our Elders in the Latine Health Journey

Episode 6 of 'A Tu Salud' features Luis Campillo, Regional Director of Los Angeles for the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and LCHC Board Member In this episode of A Tu Salud, Dr. Seciah Aquino sits down with Luis Campillo, AARP’s Los Angeles Regional Director, LCHC Board Member, and passionate advocate for health equity. Together, they delve into Luis’s inspiring journey as an immigrant from Colombia and the mentors and stories that have guided his work in achieving health equity. From discussing the powerful diversity of Latines, to the community wisdom that roots his work in policy, to the essential role of elder care, Luis brings insights that underscore resilience, community wisdom, and the collective fight for equitable health access. Tune in to be inspired by these two curly-haired, passionate leaders.

Championing Health Justice: Redefining Healthcare Access as a Core California Value

Episode 5 of Season 2 of 'A Tu Salud' features Anthony E. Wright, Former Executive Director of Health Access California In this episode, we welcome Anthony Wright, former Executive Director of Health Access California—a leading statewide advocacy coalition dedicated to healthcare consumer protections. Anthony shares personal stories and key insights from his years of experience at the helm of a critical health organization. Listen as he highlights how inclusive policies and strong coalitions are essential in dismantling structural inequities in our healthcare system. Join us as we explore the political power of public health, California’s most significant policy victories in the ongoing fight for equitable healthcare access for all, and how these efforts continue to shape national health reform. *During the time of filming, Anthony Wright was Executive Director of Health Access California*

Healing Through Advocacy: Bamby Salcedo's Fight for Trans Justice and Visibility

Episode 4 of Season 2 of 'A Tu Salud' features Bamby Salcedo, President and CEO of the TransLatin@ Coalition In this powerful episode of A Tu Salud, Dr. Seciah Aquino sits down with Bamby Salcedo, CEO and President of the TransLatin@ Coalition, a leading organization advocating for Trans Latin@ rights and visibility in policy-making spaces. Bamby shares her inspiring journey to becoming a transformative leader in social justice. Together, they explore the power of personal narratives in advancing justice, the systemic changes needed in healthcare reform, and the intentional practices her organization implements to support its team. This episode is a moving testament to resilience, community support, and the ongoing fight for equitable healthcare.