Izzy Lopes currently works at Commonwealth Care Alliance as the Senior Director of Equity, Education, and Engagement. She has 15 years of experience in the health care sector and has developed impactful initiatives for municipal and state public health entities. Izzy has worked for prominent hospital systems in Massachusetts to address health inequities and to improve patient experience of care. She brings a wealth of experience in quality improvement, operational process improvement, and community mobilization and engagement to name a few. Izzy is unwavering in her commitment to the promotion of health equity and care access for communities of color.

Izzy received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Connecticut and her MSW and MPH from Boston University. Presently, Izzy sits on the board of directors for the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) where she is a vocal member.