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Bridging the Gap in Latino
Health Equity

Empower. Inspire. Act.

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The goal of the Esperanza Initiative is
to advocate for Latinx representation
within medical research and healthcare.

We host educational webinars and in-person events, maintain a database of clinical trials, and provide health insurance guidance.

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Why did we start the Esperanza Initiative?

Systemic Barriers to Healthcare Access

11,736,000 

Uninsured Latinos  

1% 

Latino Clinical Research Participants

Events & Workshops

Bilingual Health Insurance Guidance
Bilingual Health Insurance Guidance
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Join a conversation with health professionals to receive personalized health insurance guidance in both English and Spanish. Navigate the complex healthcare system with the support of Esperanza Initiative experts. Let us bridge the gap in Latino health equity together.
Jun 04, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
South LA Cafe,
1700 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062, USA
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Family Time

TCC Family Health

The Children's Clinic (TCC) provides health enrollment assistance to diverse groups across Los Angeles. You can receive in-person guidance registering for health insurance. TCC enrollment assistance is trilingual, offering services in Spanish, Khmer, and English.

In-Person Health Insurance Guidance

About Esperanza

Esperanza is dedicated to bridging the gap for Latinos in research and providing valuable health insurance guidance. We actively engage the Latino community in clinical research, educate them on health insurance, and offer expert guidance for signing up. Our mission empower all age groups to make informed healthcare decisions and impact clinical research. With the support to create a community-based project with the Harris Neuroscience Internship, the Esperanza Initiative has grown to serve Latino community.

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Sofia Gerstein is the founder of Esperanza, and leverages her passion for health equity to uplift her community.

Contact us

We want to uplift the Latino community with our commitment to health equity.

Esperanza Health Equity

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