Jo Meza, CHW
Training Specialist
803-960-6340
jomezar@sc.edu

Jo Mezar is a Training Specialist dedicated to promoting the well-being, development, and health equity of vulnerable populations. At CCHA, they play an active role in designing training curricula and identifying key topics that support and strengthen local communities, ensuring that all content aligns with their current needs and priorities.

Throughout their career, Jo has worked on projects providing guidance and support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, older adults who experience healthcare inequities, individuals with cognitive and physical diverse needs, and economically disadvantaged children. They have also contributed to initiatives focused on delivering counseling services to individuals with substance use disorders, helping expand access to essential resources and informed care.

Jo has also collaborated in efforts to channel resources towards members of systemically marginalized communities, particularly the Latinx community. Jo has been an avid advocate for delivering services in other languages, allowing organizations to better connect with Spanish-speaking participants and ASL signers, and ensure that training and support are accessible and interculturally fluent.

Jo brings experience in trauma-informed care and Mental Health First Aid, applying these frameworks to create supportive, empathetic, and culturally responsive training environments.

Their commitment to equity, cultural sensitivity, and community empowerment shapes their approach to training, driving programs that foster safer, more inclusive, and more resilient environments.