African Healthcare Workers Association of Colorado
AHWAC unites African healthcare workers across Colorado through advocacy, mentorship, education, professional development, cultural integration, and community health outreach.
Built for leadership, equity, and excellence.
AHWAC exists to strengthen African healthcare leadership in Colorado while building a connected, culturally grounded, and service-oriented professional community.
Mission
To unite and empower African healthcare workers in Colorado through advocacy, mentorship, education, professional development, cultural integration, and community health outreach — fostering leadership, equity, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Vision
To build a vibrant, inclusive, and equitable healthcare community in Colorado where African healthcare workers thrive, lead, and collaborate as a united voice — fostering advocacy, innovation, and excellence to improve health outcomes for African and broader communities.
African healthcare workers are helping power Colorado healthcare.
From bedside care to leadership, public health, education, and community outreach, AHWAC celebrates the African professionals strengthening Colorado’s healthcare ecosystem every day.
Professional Excellence
Serving with skill, discipline, compassion, and cultural strength.
Leadership Development
Preparing African healthcare workers to lead in institutions and communities.
Education & Convenings
Creating spaces for learning, mentorship, advocacy, and shared growth.
Community Health
Advancing public health engagement for African and broader Colorado communities.
African healthcare excellence across Colorado.
AHWAC members and supporters serve in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, public health, education, and community-based care across Colorado. African healthcare workers are powering Colorado healthcare with excellence, compassion, culture, and leadership.
UCHealth
Denver Health
Children’s Hospital Colorado
CommonSpirit Health
National Jewish Health
HealthONE