Originally from Jalisco, Mexico, Janet has been a part of the Southwest Washington community for the last 20 years. Having experienced barriers firsthand when it comes to accessing both healthcare and mental health services, she became a natural advocate for her family, and friends, and aspired to be a part of programs and organizations that would elevate the voices of the most vulnerable.

Janet joins SWACH with years of experience in higher education, logistics, and the non-profit sector. She has worked with parents concerning the challenges of raising children with behavioral conditions and the struggle to find the appropriate help due to being uninsured or unaware of their Medicaid benefits. She firmly believes in the importance of bringing attention to systemic structures that prevent equity and growing accessibility and creating outreach programs that will reduce healthcare challenges and bring services directly to previously unserved communities.

Janet and her family love going on hikes – They will spend every summer weekend camping or crossing off another national park visit. She is also a big fan of music concerts, nerdy retro games/movies, and traveling.