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.

Guided by both rigorous training and intuitive practice, Paige brings a rare blend of tools to her work. She has trained with global leaders in innovation and collaboration, including the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the Tamarack Institute, and the Center for Creative Leadership, and is a Certified Guided Energy Medicine Practitioner, integrating wisdom traditions with evidence-based strategies.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Colorado State University and both an MPH and DrPH from the Colorado School of Public Health. Paige’s unique path—bridging science, systems change, and healing—shapes her capacity to support leaders, organizations, and communities in building a future that is both resilient and deeply human.

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.