NICE TO MEET YOU!

Paige Backlund Jarquín, DrPH, MPH

A change agent, bridge builder, and master facilitator, Paige has over 20 years of experience working in, with, and for communities across the globe. Her greatest passion is supporting groups and individuals working at the forefront of social change, helping them forge stronger bonds with one another and gain a deeper understanding of the communities they serve.

Paige holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Colorado State University. She also holds a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Education and a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Community & Behavioral Health, both from the Colorado School of Public Health.

Commitment To Equity

Communities are lifted by inclusivity, thrive on diversity, are sustained on justice and equality, and require equity. The Center for Authentic Community Engagement was founded around these core understandings, and how these impact the work we do with every community we engage.