Elizabeth Soto-Romero, MPH

Elizabeth Soto-Romero is a public health strategist and implementation expert with a wealth of experience advancing health equity across systems, research, and policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in community health and implementation science.

Elizabeth has led nationally recognized initiatives to improve chronic disease prevention, expand clinical trial diversity, and strengthen health system responsiveness through culturally tailored approaches. Her career includes impactful roles at institutions such as Columbia Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and SUNY Downstate, where she advanced programs in dementia care and brain health research. She brings deep expertise in translating research into actionable and sustainable programs, strategies, and system-level solutions. Her work bridges implementation science and equity-centered design, delivering measurable impact through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program development.

She has contributed to equity-centered projects for government agencies and nonprofit organizations, delivering strategic assessments, bilingual education tools, and policy recommendations. A proud Latina, Elizabeth remains deeply committed to addressing health disparities in Hispanic/Latino communities and uplifting community voices in public health innovation.