Luciano Colonna brings over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, program design, and public health. As Senior Director of Operations at Special Olympics Utah, he leads statewide health initiatives and strategic partnerships to promote inclusion and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Luciano is dedicated to improving lives and communities through innovative program design and effective leadership.
Luciano has contributed to numerous impactful projects throughout his career. He has collaborated with global organizations like WHO, UNAIDS, and Open Society Foundations to design and implement health and policy programs. His work includes significant engagement with Indigenous communities, where he developed culturally sensitive public health strategies and programs to address health disparities and improve access to essential services.
In addition, Luciano has played a key role in organizing international and national conferences on public health, harm reduction, and social justice, fostering collaboration among experts, policymakers, and advocates to drive meaningful change.
His expertise spans policy development, harm reduction, and public health, with a focus on addressing the needs of marginalized and underserved populations. He has provided technical and programmatic guidance across Eastern Europe, Asia, and the United States, equipping organizations to build capacity and develop sustainable solutions for complex social and health challenges.