NJSOPHE history: Lindsay is currently serving as Membership Committee Chair.
Bio:
Lindsay Lugo is a bilingual Spanish-speaking public health professional, who recently graduated with a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Montclair State University. She is deeply committed to promoting health equity and improving outcomes for her community.
With over 7 years of experience in local Health and Human Services Departments, as well as nonprofit based prevention programs within Passaic County. She currently serves as the Assistant Coordinator for Prevention Services at The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, where she plays a key role in implementing innovative prevention strategies and enhancing community well-being. Until recently, Lindsay also served as a Prevention Specialist facilitating evidence based prevention programs for K-8 and older adult populations.
Lindsay has spent two decades advocating for underserved and vulnerable populations in Paterson, NJ. Her work focuses on eliminating barriers to equitable access to essential resources, particularly for non-English speakers and elderly members of the Latinx community.
Lindsay’s areas of expertise include being a Certified Trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach and Adult Mental Health First Aid, program evaluation, contract compliance, grant monitoring, data analysis, cultural competency, and effective communication.
