Community Advisory Board member
Lorena Verdugo
Coordinator, Ventanilla de Salud - Tucson
Lorena Verdugo, was originally born in Mendoza, Argentina, raised in Tucson, Arizona, and came to the U.S. when she was one-year old. Lorena is married and has twins who are 19 and a younger son who is 13. Lorena is certified in Behavioral Health Services, a Community Health Advisor, and Life Coach, and recently received her Bachelor’s in science behavioral health from Grand Canyon University. Currently, Lorena is the coordinator of the local “Ventanilla de Salud” which is located inside the Mexican Consulate in Tucson and provides on-site assistance, and outreach to low-income and Hispanic migrant families unfamiliar with the US health system. Seasoned in her understanding of the value of outreach in the community, Lorena is articulate and able to provide a bridge between the Spanish and English-speaking communities and is someone who seeks to bring health to her community.