Lazara Paz-Gonzalez
Senior Director, Youth Services
Lazara Paz-Gonzalez, DrPH(c) is a proud Queer Latina/x, born and raised in New Jersey. As the Senior Director of Youth Services at the HMI, Lazara is deeply committed to advancing social, health, and community justice for those living at the margins.
With more than 20 years of national experience in public health programs and community engagement, Lazara is a seasoned program operator, strategic thinker, educator, and trainer. Her work has centered on evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for LGBTQIA+ youth and developing empowerment models tailored to young people of color.
Lazara holds a Master of Public Health and is in the final stages of completing her Doctorate in Public Health at Tulane University. Her passion, expertise, and dedication continue to drive meaningful change for the communities she serves.