Episode 8 – Environmental Health

Date : 6/15/22

Guest(s) : María Gallegos, Community Liaison, City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department

The City of Albuquerque’s Environmental Health Department Community Liaison, María Gallegos joined us to unpack Environmental Health.  She shared Indigenous perspectives on the interconnectedness of environment, land, community and health.  Learn about the city’s approach to environmental health including air quality monitoring and community engagement.

Maria Gallegos Bio :

María Gallegos is a land based poeta and Mama to a wonderful artist. She has enjoyed the last ten years of work in community led public health work & organizing, statewide.