Lt. Governor Inducted into Delta Omega National Honorary Society in Public Health

AURORA - On May 15, 2025, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera was officially inducted as an Honorary Member of the Delta Omega National Honorary Society in Public Health at the Colorado School of Public Health’s 2025 Awards Banquet, held at the Anschutz Health Sciences Building in Aurora.

The Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Omega, housed within the Colorado School of Public Health, selected Lt. Governor Primavera for her lifelong commitment to advancing health equity, public policy, and patient advocacy in Colorado and beyond. In addition to serving as Lt. Governor, she serves as the Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care. Under her leadership, the Office has championed cutting health care costs through reinsurance, the Colorado Option, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, capping the cost of insulin, and more.

In her remarks, Lt. Governor Primavera spoke about the personal and professional path that brought her to public service — a path shaped in part by her experience facing cancer four times and her steadfast belief that no one should have to fight for care or face illness alone.

“This recognition means so much to me because I know the power of public health — not just from a policymaking standpoint, but as someone whose life has been directly shaped by it,” said Lt. Governor Primavera and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care. “I’ve always believed that health care is a human right, and I’m honored to join a community that works every day to make that belief a reality.”

The event celebrated the achievements of students, alumni, faculty, and public health professionals who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, research, and service. Lt. Governor Primavera also highlighted her administration’s collaborative work with the School of Public Health — including a first-of-its-kind Long COVID surveillance system designed to assess the burden of the condition on Coloradans and guide targeted responses.