Arizona Community Health Workers Association Inc

What Arizona Community Health Workers Association Inc does

Arizona Community Health Workers Association Inc (AzCHOW) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit professional association founded in 2001 and headquartered in Douglas, Arizona, with a second training facility, the Institute of Excellence, in Yuma. AzCHOW's stated mission is to unite culturally diverse Community Health Workers (CHWs), Community Health Representatives (CHRs), and Promotores de Salud across Arizona, and to strengthen the field through resource sharing, training, and collaboration with community, government, health, and educational institutions. The organization coordinates a workforce footprint of 600 ADHS-certified CHWs and 2000+ CHWs/CHRs/Promotores statewide, with deep reach into rural, border, tribal, and Maricopa County communities.

AzCHOW's core offerings are certification and training services rather than technology products. The Arizona Voluntary Certification program, administered in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services, provides state-recognized credentialing for CHWs, while the Training Program Approval process vets which training programs meet state standards. Through the Institute of Excellence, AzCHOW delivers Core Competency Training, Workforce Development, and Capacity Building programs, complemented by a bilingual virtual Zoom delivery channel and a CHW Resources library covering COVID-19, mental health, emergency preparedness, and chronic disease content. Annual events include the Roots Conference (Roots 2026 celebrating the 25th anniversary) and the CHW Spotlight storytelling initiative.

Revenue is generated through membership dues and tax-deductible donations (with suggested tiers at $25, $50, $100), supplemented by training and conference revenue. AzCHOW runs no app, exposes no API, and has no disclosed AI/computer-vision or machine-learning work. The organization sits at the institutional layer of the Arizona CHW workforce, anchored by the Arizona CHW Workforce Coalition that aligns the University of Arizona, NAU Center for Health Equity Research, state and local health departments, Community Health Centers, and Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) around workforce sustainability and policy advocacy.

Name

Arizona Community Health Workers Association Inc

Legal name

Arizona Community Health Workers Association Inc

Website

https://azchow.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AzCHOW is a 25-year-old Arizona nonprofit professional association that unites, trains, and certifies Community Health Workers, CHRs, and Promotores through voluntary certification, core competency training, and a statewide workforce coalition with health departments and universities.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Douglas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AzCHOW generates revenue through membership fees, providing CHWs access to resources, training opportunities, and professional community.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations support the organization's mission to unite and strengthen the CHW workforce, sustain programs and training opportunities for CHWs, CHRs, Promotores, and the communities they serve.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arizona Community Health Workers Association Inc (AzCHOW) is a statewide nonprofit professional association that administers voluntary certification for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services and delivers competency-based training, workforce development, and capacity-building programs through its Institute of Excellence. It operates the Arizona CHW Workforce Coalition connecting CHWs, Promotores de Salud, Community Health Representatives, universities, and state agencies, and convenes the annual Roots Conference, supported by membership dues, donations, and event participation fees.

Product overview

The Arizona Community Health Workers Association (AzCHOW) is a professional association offering a portfolio of certification, training, and workforce development services for Community Health Workers (CHWs), Promotores de Salud, and Community Health Representatives (CHRs) across Arizona. The core offerings include the Arizona Voluntary Certification program and Approved CHW Training Programs, supported by the Institute of Excellence which delivers Core Competency Training, Workforce Development, and Capacity Building services. Additional services include the CHW Success Toolkit (with billing/reimbursement resources), the CHW Workforce Coalition network, CHW Resources library (including COVID-19 toolkits and mental health resources), and the annual Roots Conference. The organization serves as an umbrella professional association that unites culturally diverse CHWs and provides advocacy, resources, and professional development to strengthen the field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arizona Voluntary Certification State-level voluntary certification program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Arizona, certifying individuals who meet state-established competency standards.
• CHW Core Competency Training Foundational core competency training program providing essential skills and knowledge for Community Health Workers, delivered through the Institute of Excellence.
• CHW Workforce Development Workforce development initiatives designed to strengthen and sustain the CHW workforce through training pathways, professional support, and career advancement opportunities.
• CHW Trainings & Capacity Building Training and capacity-building services for individual CHWs and organizations to enhance skills, knowledge, and effectiveness in community health work.
• Organizations & Health System Support Tailored support services for organizations and health systems looking to integrate or strengthen CHW programs within their operations, including reimbursement and billing navigation.
• Training Program Approval Approval program for CHW training programs in Arizona, ensuring programs meet state standards and can prepare workers for certification.
• Approved Arizona CHW Training Programs Directory Public directory listing state-approved CHW training programs that meet Arizona certification requirements.
• Roots Conference Annual Roots Conference celebrating the CHW profession, featuring keynotes, workshops, and networking for CHWs, CHRs, Promotores de Salud, and partners across Arizona.
• AzCHOW Membership Professional membership program giving Community Health Workers access to resources, workforce training opportunities, advocacy representation, and a community of peers.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.92 in cost-savings for every $1 dollar spent for managed health care coordination

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona CHW Workforce CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arizona Community Health Worker Workforce Coalition is a network of organizations collaborating with AzCHOW to support the sustainability of the Arizona CHW workforce. Coalition comprises CHWs including Promotores de Salud, Community Health Representatives, Community Health Advisors, and other related titles, along with University of Arizona, State and Local Health Departments, Community Health Centers, and Area Health Education Centers. Coalition offers resources, advocacy efforts focused on advancing the role of CHWs in public health within Arizona.
• University of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Arizona CHW Workforce Coalition. Provides research support through the Center for Health Equity Research and hosts the CHW Workforce Coalition email list. The Arizona Prevention Research Center (AzPRC) at University of Arizona collaborates on CHW workforce advocacy and resources.
• Arizona Department of Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health department partner providing certification data (600 certified CHWs in Arizona). Collaborates on CHW voluntary certification and recertification processes.
• Northern Arizona University - Center for Health Equity ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner providing workforce data (2000+ CHWs, CHRs, and Promotores in Arizona) and supporting CHW workforce research initiatives.
• AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona's Medicaid agency. AzCHOW provides training on utilizing the three billing codes from AHCCCS for CHW reimbursement and offers resources on navigating billing, reimbursement, and recertification in Arizona.
• Cancer Support Community ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit cancer support organization. Partner through shared training sessions such as 'Promotores de Salud, Apoyo Atenctión y Cáncer' featuring Jazmine Bahena, Community Outreach and Engagement Manager. Provides cancer support resources to CHWs serving cancer-affected communities.
• Area Health Education Centers (AHECs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Arizona CHW Workforce Coalition, contributing to health education and CHW workforce development across Arizona communities.
• Community Health CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Arizona CHW Workforce Coalition, healthcare providers that integrate CHWs into community health delivery.
• Gila River Resorts - Wild Horse PassminorOthersConference venue for Roots 2026 Conference, celebrating AzCHOW's 25th anniversary.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW): Long-standing state-level CHW association providing training, certification support, advocacy, and convening—closely mirroring AzCHOW's mission, structure, and revenue mix.
• MHP Salud: National nonprofit dedicated to implementing, evaluating, and disseminating the Promotor/a model; highly comparable mission targeting Hispanic/Latino communities through CHW training and capacity-building.
• Oregon Community Health Workers Association (ORCHWA): Statewide CHW association providing training, advocacy, and member services in Oregon—comparable structure and revenue model to AzCHOW.
• National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW): National umbrella organization for the CHW workforce; directly comparable to AzCHOW as a professional association supporting CHWs, Promotores, and CHRs with training, advocacy, and policy engagement.
• Texas Association of Promotores & Community Health Workers (TAPCHW): State-level association for Promotores and CHWs in Texas; comparable model combining workforce training, advocacy, and annual convening events similar to Roots.
• Washington State Community Health Worker Association (WACHW): State CHW association offering training, networking, and advocacy—a structural peer to AzCHOW with comparable membership-driven nonprofit model.
• New Mexico Community Health Worker Association: State-level CHW association serving a similarly rural, border, and tribal-heavy population; comparable scope of training, certification navigation, and policy advocacy.
• Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA): Statewide CHW alliance focused on workforce sustainability, training, and integration into health systems—a peer to AzCHOW's Institute of Excellence and CHW Workforce Coalition.

Emerging players

• Community Health Impact Coalition: Global coalition advancing professional CHW programs; an emerging peer that collaborates with and could partially compete for funding and policy attention against state-level CHW associations.

Broad incumbents

• American Public Health Association (APHA): Large national public health membership organization with overlapping interests in CHW policy and workforce development, but with a much broader portfolio than AzCHOW's CHW-focused niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Az_CHOW
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@azchow
• Facebookfacebook.com/arizonachw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-community-health-workers-association-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/azchow_

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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