Erick Orocio is a registered nurse originally from Monterrey, Nuevo León, and has been living in Puerto Vallarta for more than eight years. He has professional experience in both public and private healthcare institutions, with a primary focus on public health and primary care. He currently serves as the Coordinator of the Program “Gender Equity in Health” for Health Region VIII in Puerto Vallarta at the Jalisco Ministry of Health, where he promotes equitable access to healthcare services, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
His professional work has focused on health promotion, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, family planning, and healthcare delivery based on a human rights approach.
Erick is committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality, and inclusive healthcare, with a particular focus on meeting the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
Eduardo Salcedo, originally from Puerto Vallarta, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Guadalajara. He currently serves as a receptionist at Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, where he also completed his social service. He has experience providing counseling, conducting rapid HIV testing, and supporting health promotion campaigns and initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community.
He is known for his commitment, empathy, and dedication to promoting people’s well-being through a professional and inclusive approach.
These educational and awareness talks aim to bring prevention and information dissemination to other spaces and institutions outside the community center, reaching populations that cannot attend VGCC or who prefer a more personalized presentation tailored to their needs. They can be offered to public and private schools, as well as businesses, as part of health fairs or educational and awareness events.
Topics covered include: gender awareness, comprehensive sexuality education, inclusion of gender and sexual diversity, discrimination prevention, human rights, and sexual health.
Some examples of talks we have given:
- Identities and Pronouns: What No One Told You About Gender
This talk addresses basic concepts of gender and sexual diversity, gender theory, as well as basic principles of coexistence and guidelines for respectful interactions.
- Comprehensive Sexuality Education
This educational session on comprehensive sexuality covers topics such as sexual health and prevention, including basic sexual anatomy and physiology, genital hygiene, sexually transmitted infections, and methods of protection (contraceptives, barrier methods, PrEP, PEP, and doxyPEP) and how to use and insert them correctly. It also covers basic concepts of gender and sexual diversity, as well as demystifying ideas and prejudices about sexuality.
- Building Safe and Inclusive Workplaces: LGBTIQ+ Diversity and Discrimination Prevention
Primarily aimed at companies and businesses, this talk raises awareness about the inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people in the workplace. We reviewed basic concepts of gender and sexual diversity, human rights, and some best practices for creating inclusive spaces.
- From Diversity to Inclusion: Beyond Tolerance in the Workplace
Talk on LGBTQ+ inclusion, basic concepts of gender and sexual diversity, organizational practices to prevent discrimination, human rights, and guidelines for respectful coexistence in work environments.
If you are interested in having us visit your institution or participate in your event, please contact us to tell us more about the topic you would like us to cover and all the details: cord.voluntarios@vallartagaycc.com
July 3, 2026
In commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we invite you to an art exhibition celebrating resilience, creativity, and human transformation.
“Art that inspires, lives that are transformed”
Eight artists will share their works and life stories, demonstrating how art can become a tool for expression, rebuilding, and hope. Each piece on display reflects a journey of personal growth, where creativity has taken the place of substances and become a source of strength and purpose.
Join us for this special evening to recognize the power of art as a vehicle for change and to highlight stories of overcoming adversity that inspire our community.
📅 Date: June 26, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Vallarta Gay+ Community Center, Puerto Vallarta
Your presence will be part of this celebration of life, talent, and second chances.
Free admission.