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Esmeralda Huerta
Training Manager

Esmeralda Huerta is a training manager for communities of practice (CoP) at the HAVI. As a certified violence prevention professional (VPP), she has dedicated her career to supporting violently injured young people in Level 1 and Level 2 trauma hospitals, providing critical case management services. With over a decade of experience, Esmeralda has played a pivotal role in advancing the sustainability of hospital-linked and hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) in Sacramento, CA. Her expertise spans program development, facilitation, consultation, and team building, empowering frontline workers nationwide through advocacy and professional development initiatives. Esmeralda combines her lived experiences, courage, and collaborative spirit to help create a safer world.