Esmeralda Zarazua,
Family Navigator at Holy Cross Women's Health Institute in Taos

Esmeralda was in born in Mexico and relocated to Taos, NM. As a young single mom, she has had to navigate her way through a variety of services for her daughter and herself. As a first-generation college student, she graduated with her Associates Degree with focus in Psychology. Her goal is to further her education and pursue to become a Psychologist.

Esmeralda’s own life experiences have inspired her to serve and support Taos members as Community Health Worker. She is committed to bridging gaps & needs, building trust between the medical office and all of the many resources available in the community. Her goal is to be a positive role model while helping mothers and families get access to the services they may require by using her skills & knowledge.

Esmeralda Will Help You Navigate

• Benefit Access & Free Programs

  Get access home visiting programs, behavioral health support services, and other social service programs.

• Lactation Support

  New mothers can get connected with a free lactation consultant.

• Telehealth

  The ROAMS program provides telehealth equipment for home use and office-to-office virtual visits across the ROAMS network. Telehealth appointments from your OB clinic with a high risk Maternal Fetal Medicine provider are now available.