Her Story
About Areliz
Areliz BarbosaColeman is the CEO and founder of her own business, which she established after working as an independent consultant for six or seven years. She also holds a full-time position as a project coordinator at Bay Path University, where she is funded by a federal grant focused on substance use disorder and mental health. With more than 28 years of experience, her expertise centers on mental health, behavioral health, public health, and women's health. Areliz earned a bachelor's degree in science and human services and is pursuing a master's degree in public health. She is a member of the American Public Health Association and was recognized as a Healthcare Hero by Business West in 2026. In addition to her professional roles, Areliz has supported the Faith-Based Health Alliance for seven years and has coordinated the Compassion Table Thanksgiving outreach for 24 years, serving 2,000 free plates to the community in Western Mass last year. She attributes her success to her faith and a heart of gratitude, and she is passionate about inspiring other women, particularly Latinas with similar backgrounds and lived experiences.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Areliz
01What do you attribute your success to?
My faith, my God, just being having a heart of gratitude that a lot of women that identify as Latinas with my background, with my lived experience, oftentimes don't get the opportunity that I have had, and the things that I've been able to accomplish, so I'm just grateful for everything that I have and want to be able to inspire others, and be the person that I wish at times I had growing up.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't limit yourself.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't let them make you feel uncomfortable, you belong.
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