Dedicated, resourceful and multifaceted physician with over 14 years of clinical
trajectory. I have strong primary care training and expertise, yet extensive
experience in multiple fields of medicine which include palliative care, hospice,
pain management and the management of addictive disorders. Being bilingual,
with Spanish being my native language, has given me an edge in connecting
with patients of multiple communities and backgrounds.

Leslie Martínez Ramirez is a public health advocate with over 25 years of experience serving Latino and migrant communities. As Consul of Community Affairs in Orlando, she launched the Ventanilla de Salud (Health Window) to expand healthcare access and led financial literacy efforts. Later, as National Coordinator of the program in New York, she oversaw 51 Health Windows nationwide. Currently, Leslie is the Latino Engagement Manager at Compassion & Choices, where she promotes education around end-of-life care, palliative care, and hospice. She holds a B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. from Complutense University in Madrid.

María D. Ulloa-Otero is a nationally recognized public health educator, grassroots activist, and immigrant leader advancing health equity. She serves as National Director of Priority Populations at Compassion & Choices and Executive Director of the New Mexico Community Health Worker Association. She co-developed DEJELO YA, the first Spanish-language, community-led tobacco cessation campaign in the U.S., recognized by the CDC and adopted nationally. A pioneer of Photovoice, she uses storytelling to uplift Hispanic families. Maria is a founding member of several national coalitions, a self-taught artist, and a proud mother and grandmother who centers resilience in both life and leadership.

Mónica Lowe was born in Mexico City and she has lived in the United States for over 25 years. 

Mónica has a background in International Studies and worked at the Mexican Consulate in Dallas, Texas for several years  serving the Mexican nationals in the area. 

In recent years, she has dedicated herself to educating and assisting the Hispanic community in the areas of Financial Education and Planning, recognizing the great need to share valuable information that can significantly benefit Hispanic families to improve their present and future wellbeing.

Paul Zambie is a Managing Attorney of the Legal Hotline for Texans at Texas Legal Services Center, based out of Austin. At TLSC, he has worked extensively with Transfer on Death Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Medicaid eligibility. Prior to his employment with Texas Legal Services Center, he worked for a Houston-based litigation firm and an Austin-based immigration firm. Mr. Zambie earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston.