Neli Velentzas, LGSW

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, founded on the belief that nations and communities thrive when women's voices are included in leadership roles. With programs spanning human rights, economic empowerment, and political advocacy, Vital Voices invests in women leaders worldwide to address pressing global challenges such as gender-based violence and climate crisis. Over the past 25 years, Vital Voices has impacted 3 million individuals annually by empowering over 20,000 change makers across 185 countries. Through practical skills development and strategic planning, the organization amplifies the voices of women leaders who are reshaping a more equitable world for all. Generated from the website

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is one of the leading providers of science-based source of information and advocacy solutions for the health of Hispanics in the United States. Its community-based members reach more than 15 million Hispanic consumers nationwide. The organization offers prevention and consumer outreach programs for overcoming depression and AIDS. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health s video for parents on vaccines has received the Golden Eagle Cine Award. It improves science base for accurate decision making purposes. In addition, the organization insures accountability and advocates on the behalf of Hispanics. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health administers tobacco control, and environmental health.