Upstream USA
Rocio Anderson is the Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement at Upstream USA. Rocio is a seasoned program development and implementation expert, specializing in organizational capacity building, education and outreach initiatives. She has made it her professional goal to be part of organizations with programs that engender change in systems and positively affect North Carolinians. She has served in leadership roles applying evidence-based interventions, promising best practices at the provider and community levels. She has led efforts to bridge communications and recommendations between communities and stakeholders affecting policy and decision making on the delivery of health care services that impact health outcomes. Rocio has contributed to the coordination and training of community health workers programs that build capacity and enhance the delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate services throughout North Carolina.
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Upstream USA
Upstream USA works to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy across the U.S. They work in partnership with health centers to strengthen reproductive care and autonomy by increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options. Founded in 2014, Upstream is on track to achieve nationwide impact at scale. Their goal through 2024 is to partner with health centers that serve over 1 million women across four states. This ambitious plan for growth has received generous support from philanthropic individuals and foundations, including a $60 million lead investment by Blue Meridian Partners. Their unique approach has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, the Atlantic, CNN, Vox, and Marie Claire.