Madelein Santibanez is the Senior Director of Health and Wellness at Corazón Ministries in San Antonio, Texas, where she oversees one of the only authorized Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) in the state. As a first-generation American and proud daughter of indigenous migrant parents, Madelein’s lived experience deeply informs her commitment to advancing health equity for marginalized and unhoused communities. She brings over a decade of experience in harm reduction, street outreach, and community health education—leading initiatives that integrate public health practice with cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and relational healing. Her leadership has been instrumental in developing the Region 8 Naloxone Distribution Hub, expanding access to overdose prevention across 28 counties in South Texas. Through her work, Madelein seeks to bridge the gap between awareness and action, advocating for structural changes that honor lived experience and promote dignity, belonging, and wellness for all.