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Elba L. Saavedra Ferrer, MS, PhD

Assistant Professor of Research, University of New Mexico;
Founder and Facilitator, New Mexico Coalition to Enhance Vaccine Equity Among Hispanic/Latinx;
Co-Chair and Co-Founder, New Mexico Cancer Patient Navigation Network

Elba L. Saavedra Ferrer, MS, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Research at the University of New Mexico; Founder and Facilitator of the New Mexico Coalition to Enhance Vaccine Equity Among Hispanic/Latinx, as well as the Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the New Mexico Cancer Patient Navigation Network.

Elba has overseen a multilevel, peer-led, community-based lay navigation program for more than 15 years, entitled the Comadre a Comadre Program, serving in various roles including program director, lay navigator, and manager for oncology navigation. She has also served as a consultant for national and local oncology professional organizations promoting evidence-based practice in clinical nursing and patient navigation.

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The Essence of Navigation Is Connection
Elba L. Saavedra Ferrer, MS, PhD
AONN+ Blog published on March 9, 2022 in Membership
AONN+ has enabled navigators to become connectors since the start of the pandemic to transmit knowledge, resources, and solutions to address health concerns of underserved communities.
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Last modified: March 7, 2022

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