Jennaya Colóns has been a dedicated health professional and advocate for a decade. She is founder and executive director of Highroots Wellness & Consulting, a non-profit organization that uplifts the voices and assets of systematically undervalued communities. The organization creates equitable health programs that improve well-being through collaborative creation with the people it serves. Jennaya has been a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in at a Colorado hospital outpatient rehabilitation since 2015, helping people move and improve their health by using the tools to become confident in managing their physical health through education, manual therapy techniques, and intentional movement. She also serves as a community health worker and patient navigator for the hospital’s cancer center, increasing access to care for individuals facing barriers to screening and treatment. She has her Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion. She also serves in many leadership roles across the community. Jennaya is committed to creating equity through holistic solutions to fulfill the needs of individuals and the larger community.