San Francisco Invests PHIG in Promotores Leadership Initiatives
Success StoriesThrough PHIG, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is investing in the leadership development of our city’s promotores, a cadre of community health workers whose efforts were vital in reaching the Latinx community with testing, vaccines, and food support during the COVID-19 pandemic. SFDPH has partnered with a coalition of organizations to form a promotores Community of Practice (CoP), and on September 21, 2024, hosted the first-ever San Francisco Citywide Promotores Conference. The conference provided a novel platform to celebrate their dedication and collaborate on strategies to address health disparities in the Latinx community. Additionally, with PHIG funding, we supported a delegation of local promotores to attend the Vision y Compromiso conference in Los Angeles. Looking ahead, SFDPH is committed to continuing the CoP and hosting several professional development trainings and activities to support community wellness.