Lazara was born and raised in northern New Jersey and is passionate about working on social, health and community justice issues that impact marginalized communities. She has a Master of Public Health from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a bachelor’s degree in community health education with a minor in biology from William Paterson University. Lazara is a native Spanish speaker, and has over 20 years of experience in public health program development and implementation focused on policy advocacy, community mobilization, creating sustainable partnerships, organizational development and data analysis, predominantly among communities of color, LGBTQIA+ identified communities, and youth. Most recently, she worked within the largest healthcare system in New Jersey to help shape and improve the patient-centered experience, satisfaction, and quality of care. Lazara is also an adjunct professor in public health at Monmouth University.
Related Projects:
Strategic Planning for Elimination of the HIV/HCV/STI Syndemic
Facente Consulting designed and led the process to develop and implement a new strategic plan for California to end the HIV, HCV, and STI “syndemic,” featuring 30 strategies to address these diseases through the lenses of six social determinants of health.
Ending the HIV Epidemic Planning and Implementation Support
Facente Consulting worked with the California Department of Public Health and local health departments in six California counties to develop five-year plans under the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, then successfully implement those innovative plans beginning in 2021.
Community Materials Development and Town Hall Meeting Facilitation for Dissemination of San Francisco’s Ending the Epidemics Plan
Faente Consulting worked with community-based organizations representing five priority populations (Blacks/African Americans, Latines, trans women, people who inject drugs, and people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity) to develop town hall events and community-focused materials to disseminate information and gather community feedback about San Francisco’s plan to End the HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI epidemics.
Community Health Leadership Institute (CHLI) Implementation Support
Facente Consulting was hired to conduct formative research to determine the best methods for implementing a strategy to build a highly skilled HIV, hepatitis C, and STI workforce in San Francisco that is cross-trained, reflects the populations served, has low turnover rates, and is valued and supported.
Design and Facilitation of a Story-Telling Workshop
Facente Consulting designed and provided a one-hour workshop during the Pacific AETC’s annual conference, assisting attendees to better comunicate the results and impact of their HIV programs by preparing to T.E.L.L. their story: Take 5 minutes to hotwash, Examine your impact (at all levels), Link to your audience and Liven it up!
Strategic Planning for SAMHSA Harm Reduction Grantees
In partnership with NASTAD, Facente Consulting is supporting strategic planning processes for the 25 recipients of SAMHSA’s first harm reduction grants.