Luz Z Lopez was born and raised in Springfield, MA.  She has worked in healthcare and in the community since her internships at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School in the 1990s.  Luz has held various positions within Greater Springfield Senior Services and other organizations in addition to serving as a SHINE (Serving the health informational needs of elders) counselor, receiving a Bachelors in Psychology from Westfield State University and a Certificate in Aging from Boston University School of Social Work.  Luz has worked as a community organizer with success in building membership-based teams as well as hosting several large events.  Luz cofounded MetroCare of Springfield Adult Foster Care and Group Adult Foster Care, MetroCare of Springfield HomeCare and Preferred Behavioral Health.  

She currently serves as a CBAC (Baystate Medical Center Community Benefits Advisory Committee) member, on the CHNA (Community Health Needs Assessment Steering Committee), the Public Health Institute of Western MA board as well as most recently on the BeHealthy Partnership Joint Operating Committee (JOC).  

In 2022, Luz cofounded Breaking Oppression.  Breaking Oppression is a non-profit organization driving change through awareness, education and empowerment.  Luz is the mother of two amazing children! She enjoys spending time with her family and identifying solutions to address the needs of the community.