A Health & Wellness Initiative

Journalism is demanding—and Latino journalists face even greater pressure. NAHJ’s new initiative puts member well-being first, promoting physical and mental health to build resilience and sustain careers.

Through this initiative, NAHJ will offer a variety of resources, events, and tools to address key areas of health + wellness for journalists, such as:

Mental Health
& Resilience
Digital Safety
& Security
Legal Resources
Nutrition,
Food & Culture
Mindfulness & Meditation
Financial Freedom

Vision

Prioritize physical and mental well-being of Latino journalists
Empower members with self-care tools and resources
Foster sustainability and resilience in journalism careers

NAHJ Cares support + leadership

NAHJ recognizes the urgent need to support its members in balancing their demanding work with self-care. By championing wellness, the organization aims to ensure that Hispanic journalists can continue to serve their communities while maintaining their health and vitality. The initiative is guided by dedicated wellness advocates and supported by a network of Health & Fit Ambassadors across the U.S., who will promote wellness activities within their local chapters.

Health & Fit Ambassadors

Simone De Alba CARES

Simone
De Alba

Washington D.C.

Geraldine Cols Azócar CARES

Geraldine Cols Azócar

New York

Juan Francisco Garcia CARES

Juan Francisco Garcia

New Orleans

Diana Gutierrez CARES

Diana
Gutierrez

Milwaukee

Zully Ramirez CARES

Zully
Ramirez

Chicago

Samantah Rivera CARES

Samantha Rivera

Miami

Marla Tellez CARES

Marla
Tellez

Los Angeles

Nick Valencia CARES

Nick
Valencia

Atlanta

Wellness Advocates

Bertha Coombs CARES

Bertha
Coombs

Lead Committee Member

Ysabel Duron CARES

Ysabel
Duron

Committee Member

Evelyn Hernandez CARES

Evelyn Hernández

Lead Committee Member

Alyssa Mendez CARES

Alyssa
Mendez

Committee Member

Vanessa Flory CARES

Vanessa
Flory

Communications Consultant

Dunia Elvir CARES

Dunia
Elvir

NAHJ President

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