Geraldine Puerto, MPH (she/her/ella) is a Colombian, Indigenous, queer, first-generation immigrant scholar, artist, and educator. She is currently a doctoral student in Community Health Education at UMass Amherst, where her work bridges research, art, and community organizing to advance health equity and collective liberation. Shaped by her experiences navigating migration, bilingualism, and systemic inequities, Geraldine is committed to decolonizing the spaces she works in while amplifying the wisdom and brilliance of marginalized communities.

Geraldine brings critical insight and deep care to the spaces she co-creates, fostering collective reflection, cultural affirmation, and new possibilities for joy and belonging. Her creative and research work centers storytelling and identity exploration as powerful tools for healing and transformation.

Passionate about partnering with young people, she uplifts their priorities and integrates creative approaches into both research and community-based work. Geraldine has led and collaborated on numerous clinical studies, community-driven projects, and arts-based initiatives.