About Johanna Ulloa Girón
The 3135 Principal & Founder
Johanna Ulloa Girón is the Principal and Founder of 3135 Consulting, bridging a quarter-century of expertise in philanthropic policy design, legislative advocacy, and community-centered evaluation to empower leaders and organizations. With a unique background spanning master's-level social work, psychology, and current doctoral research in philanthropic policy evaluation, Johanna’s work is uniquely grounded in both academic rigor and front-line lived experience.
A bilingual, multicultural strategist, she translates deep cultural fluency into tangible policy outcomes, ensuring systems change is inclusive, relevant, and rooted in racial equity.
Credentials & Strategic Honors
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Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership of Organizations (Candidate), University of Dayton (Expected 2027)
Master of Social Work (MSW), Colorado State University, 2021
BA of Psychology, La Sabana University, Bogotá, Colombia, 2004
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Policy Excellence Award (Colorado Public Health Association, 2025): Recognizes excellence in policy implementation and advocacy.
Appointed to the Larimer County Health District Board of Directors (2021–2022): Demonstrates high-level governance and expertise in public health policy.
Member, Congressman Neguse’s Latinx Advisory Committee (2020–2022): Highlights direct engagement and influence on federal and state-level legislative priorities.
Commissioner for Human Relations, City of Fort Collins (2016–2018): Underscores your expertise in local governance and equity policy.
President, Board of Trustees, The Family Center–La Familia (2016–2020): Shows executive leadership in the nonprofit and social services sector.
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City of Fort Collins Human Relations Award (2019): Recognizes outstanding contributions to advance disadvantaged citizens and embody the spirit of inclusiveness.
Larimer County Social Work Team of the Year (2010, 2013): Acknowledges excellence in direct service and systemic problem-solving within child welfare.
Warm Cokkies Of The Revolution- Community Hero Award (2024)
The 3135 Difference
Recognized Leadership in Policy & Advocacy
Johanna’s leadership in advancing health equity and policy change was recently recognized with the prestigious 2025 Excellence in Policy Award from the Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA). This recognition highlights a career dedicated to designing and implementing strategic initiatives that shift power and drive measurable policy impact.
Most recently, as the Senior Advocacy Manager, Johanna has led foundations' Advocacy and Public Policy grantmaking portfolios, overseeing strategic design, complex budgets, and the rigorous review of initiatives aimed at improving community health and equity.
Pioneering Equity and Co-Design
Equity is not just a goal for 3135 Consulting—it is the methodology. As the Founder and Executive Director of The BIPOC Alliance, Johanna cast the vision for and scaled a startup organization dedicated to community strategies and youth liberation advocacy.
Her consulting approach champions Community-Centered Co-Design, drawing on deep experience in facilitating dialogue and engagement in both English and Spanish. This work ensures that policy solutions and programs are designed with the most impacted communities, maximizing buy-in and sustainability.
Commitment to Integrity and Growth
“My professional journey, like many committed to deep systems change, has included challenging personal chapters. That experience has profoundly reinforced my dedication to social justice, equity, and the complexities of human systems. I leverage the entirety of my experience, both academic and personal, to approach my clients' challenges with unparalleled empathy, perspective, and a fierce commitment to liberation and integrity.”
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