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The NHHRI The National Hispanic Health Research Institute (NHHRI) is dedicated to closing the health equity data gap for Latino communities.

Community-led, data-driven, and policy-focused, we bridge community voices with research that informs solutions.

NHHRI is now accepting poster submissions for the 2026 NHHRI Conference: From Raíces to Research, taking place November ...
09/29/2026

NHHRI is now accepting poster submissions for the 2026 NHHRI Conference: From Raíces to Research, taking place November 20–21, 2026.

Researchers, practitioners, students, community leaders, and partners are invited to share research, projects, and community-driven work with a national audience. Selected posters will be displayed throughout the conference, creating opportunities to exchange knowledge, build connections, and advance research grounded in the communities we serve.

Submissions are encouraged across the following areas: Community-Based & Participatory Research; Data, AI & Health Equity; Clinical Insights & Quality Improvement; Community Health Initiatives; and Policy, Advocacy & Next Generation Researchers.

Submission deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026. Selected presenters will be notified during the first week of November.

Submit your poster proposal here:
http://bit.ly/4yINX3U

Research and community practice must work together to improve maternal health.NHHRI was proud to support the Hispanic He...
09/24/2026

Research and community practice must work together to improve maternal health.
NHHRI was proud to support the Hispanic Health Council's 3rd Annual Maternal Health Conference, bringing together doulas, health professionals, community leaders, and advocates working to strengthen maternal health across Connecticut.
Better outcomes require research that reflects the realities of the communities it is meant to serve. By connecting community knowledge, lived experience, and research, we can build stronger evidence and help turn that evidence into better care.

Learn more about us: NHHRl.org

Join us for the NHHRI Awards Gala, following Program Day 1 of From Raíces to Research.This year, we will recognize leade...
09/21/2026

Join us for the NHHRI Awards Gala, following Program Day 1 of From Raíces to Research.
This year, we will recognize leaders and organizations advancing health, equity, leadership, and social justice:

Corporate Award: CVS Health
Legacy Award: Maly Rosado, Hartford City Council Member
Legacy Award: Dr. Zulma Toro, President, Central Connecticut State University
Social Justice Award: Marilyn Alverio, Founder, Latinas in Leadership Inc
Emerging Leader Award: Ayesha Clark, Executive Director, Health Equity Solutions

✨ Keynote speaker: Luz Towns-Miranda

November 20–21, 2026
Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT

Register today to join us for the conference and Awards Gala:
NHHRI.org/register

Health research takes a .Today, we celebrate the researchers, clinicians, community health workers, data teams, educato...
09/07/2026

Health research takes a .

Today, we celebrate the researchers, clinicians, community health workers, data teams, educators, coordinators, advocates, and community partners whose work helps move health research forward.

Every discovery, study, and new approach to care is powered by people. Thank you to the workers across our health research ecosystem who bring their knowledge, experience, and commitment to improving health in our communities.

Happy from NHHRI!

Advances in health , more representative data, stronger community engaged research, and the translation of evidence int...
09/03/2026

Advances in health , more representative data, stronger community engaged research, and the translation of evidence into better health outcomes all depend on bringing the right people and perspectives together.

When researchers, health professionals, community leaders, policymakers, and partners share expertise and knowledge, we strengthen the research process and expand what is possible.

This November, the 2026 NHHRI National Conference & Inaugural Gala: From Raíces to Research will create a national space for that collaboration, bringing together leaders across research, health, and community to exchange knowledge, build partnerships, and advance health equity through research.
📍 Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT
November 20 and 21, 2026
Inaugural Gala: November 20

Join us in Hartford and be part of the collaboration shaping the future of health research.

Register today: nhhri.org

Research advances when we create opportunities to come together.Bringing researchers, community leaders, health professi...
09/02/2026

Research advances when we create opportunities to come together.

Bringing researchers, community leaders, health professionals, policymakers, and partners into shared spaces strengthens collaboration, facilitates the exchange of knowledge, and creates opportunities to move research from insight to action.
These connections can take many forms: from community-based conversations and cross-sector partnerships to national convenings that bring together diverse expertise, perspectives, and experiences.

On a national scale, that is the purpose of the 2026 NHHRI National Conference & Inaugural Gala: From Raíces to Research, a convening designed to strengthen collaboration and advance the future of community-powered health research.

📍 Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT
November 20–21, 2026
Inaugural Gala: November 20

Join us as we bring research, community knowledge, technology, and public health together to strengthen the systems and evidence shaping the health of our communities.

Register and learn more: nhhri.org

NHHRI is pleased to welcome Dr. Valery Maya as our Chief Strategy and Growth Officer. Dr. Maya is a healthcare strategis...
09/02/2026

NHHRI is pleased to welcome Dr. Valery Maya as our Chief Strategy and Growth Officer. Dr. Maya is a healthcare strategist and executive leader focused on building and scaling healthcare models that better serve historically underserved communities. In her role she will lead organizational strategy, growth, strategic partnerships, and initiatives designed to expand the Institute’s national impact in Hispanic health and health research.
Dr. Maya also holds a senior leadership role at Zócalo Health, a tech-enabled healthcare company building culturally aligned and accessible healthcare experiences for Latino communities and other populations historically underserved by the healthcare system. At Zócalo, she leads work across strategy, business development, growth, operations, market expansion, payer and community partnerships, and the development and scaling of community-based healthcare programs.
Her career also includes healthcare strategy and transformation work at PwC and MedStar Health, giving her experience across consulting, health systems, health plans, community-based care, and emerging healthcare organizations.
Across her work, Dr. Maya operates at the intersection of healthcare strategy, growth, community engagement, and health equity, bringing together healthcare organizations, payers, researchers, and community partners to create solutions that are both commercially sustainable and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.

What does it mean to truly put communities in the driver’s seat?In A Practical Guide to Putting Communities in the Drive...
08/28/2026

What does it mean to truly put communities in the driver’s seat?

In A Practical Guide to Putting Communities in the Driver’s Seat, NHHRI CEO Kenneth Barela explains why community knowledge should help generate evidence and why community priorities should have a direct role in shaping research and decision-making.

Explore the full article and find more perspectives on community-led research through Conexión 360 Insights:
https://www.nhhri.org/conexion-360-insights/a-practical-guide-to-putting-communities-in-the-drivers-seat

Explore Conexión 360 Insights, where research professionals and experts across related fields share perspectives on the ...
08/27/2026

Explore Conexión 360 Insights, where research professionals and experts across related fields share perspectives on the issues shaping population health, , data, and community impact.

Stay informed through expert insights that connect research with the realities, priorities, and opportunities affecting communities and similar groups nationwide.

Visit: nhhri.org/conexion-360-insights

On , we recognize the women whose leadership, expertise, and discoveries continue to move and health research forward...
08/26/2026

On , we recognize the women whose leadership, expertise, and discoveries continue to move and health research forward.
Women in and research are asking critical questions, generating evidence, leading studies, and shaping the future of health. Ensuring women are represented both as researchers and in the research itself strengthens the science we rely on.

Advancing research means creating space for more voices, more leaders, and better data.

Learn more at nhhri.org.

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