Michelle Melendez is the Director of Equity and Inclusion for the City of Albuquerque, NM, a Racial Equity Here Cohort City. For the past 15 years, she has worked on health justice, community organizing, community development and policy advocacy. In her interview with us, Michelle highlights her dedication to racial equity, and how being a part of GARE and REH has helped the city of Albuquerque understand the importance of applying a racial equity lens to their work.