Honey Yang Estrada, MPH, CHW

President of the North Carolina Community Health Worker Association
Representing: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Envision CHW council

Honey Yang Estrada is the President of the North Carolina Community Health Worker Association. She was born in Fresno, California and moved to North Carolina when she was 11 years old. The daughter of Hmong immigrants who sought refuge in the United States during times of war, Honey understands the struggles families face in navigating various societal systems and the existing barriers that inhibits them from achieving positive outcomes.

A proud Community Health Worker, Honey has worked in healthcare and public health for over 20 years. Her experience is rooted in community health and advocacy. Throughout her career, Honey continues to serve as a catalyst for change where she champions racial and health equity.

She holds a Masters in Public Health and currently lives in Newton, NC with her husband and two teens and teaches Zumba at the local library.