Palvinder Kaur

Senior Program Officer, Sierra Health Foundation | The Center

Palvinder Kaur is a public health, education, and social justice enthusiast. She is a Senior Program Officer with the Elevate Youth California program at The Center at Sierra Health Foundation. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at UC Davis and holds a MPH from the University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston. She served as the first Community Organizer for the Jakara Movement where she founded and established a number of programs for Punjabi youth and adults across California. She has worked with volunteers to establish mentorship and service programs for high school and college youth and is actively committed to advancing racial equity. Palvinder is passionate about building community power and inspiring changemakers. Palvinder enjoys photography and accepts tips to improve her skills!