Mimi Guiracocha, DNP, RN

Mimi Guiracocha, DNP, RN, is a bilingual, bicultural Ecuadorian-American public health nurse and community organizer born and raised in Chicago. Rooted in a deep commitment to public health and equity, she believes diverse voices must guide policy discussions to address systemic disparities.

With over seven years of experience as a NICU nurse, including being the sole qualified bilingual staff member in a unit of 150, Dr. Guiracocha has witnessed the power of advocacy in transforming healthcare. Her doctoral work focused on improving the identification and care of students with asthma in Chicago Public Schools, where childhood asthma rates are among the highest in the nation.

Now  serving as the National Director of Health Systems Improvement at the American Lung Association, she leads nationwide asthma quality improvement initiatives in diverse communities. She also serves on the boards of the DNPs of Color and Rush Presbyterian St Luke’s Nurses Alumni Association. Her work has even taken her to the White House, where she has advocated for climate justice and health equity, underscoring her passion for bridging local needs with federal action. Through her career, Dr. Guiracocha honors g community voices and advancing public health initiatives that empower underserved populations.