Maribel Cifuentes

Maribel Cifuentes has a strong background in the healthcare industry, with a focus on grant management and community engagement. From 2015 to the present, they have served as the Portfolio Director at The Colorado Health Foundation, managing a grant portfolio worth tens of millions. Maribel was also involved in the selection committee for low-income housing development projects and played a critical role in establishing and administering a coronavirus relief fund. Prior to their current role, they served as a Sr. Program Officer at the same organization, where they focused on increasing access to primary care and recovery programs. Maribel has also held positions at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where they served as the Deputy Director for Advancing Care Together and as an Instructor in the Department of Family Medicine. During their time at the university, they led a health research team, oversaw the distribution of demonstration grants, and collaborated on research projects and grant applications. Earlier in their career, Maribel worked at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as the Deputy Director of the Prescription for Health program, a national research initiative focused on improving health approaches in health centers across the US. Overall, Maribel Cifuentes has a wealth of experience in grant management, community engagement, and research in the healthcare industry.

Maribel Cifuentes has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from The University of Colorado College of Nursing. Maribel also holds a Master of Health Professions Education from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Master's degree in Health Professions Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago - Graduate College. Maribel has obtained several additional certifications, including the Career Pathways Leadership Development Program from the Council on Foundations in December 2021, Insights for Building Teams and Organizations from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business in January 2021, Leadership Development Program from the Center for Creative Leadership in 2017, and Executive Coaching from Evaluation Leadership. Maribel has also received training in Media Presentation Skills from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Mental Health First Aid Training from the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council.