Victoria Gichohi, MPH
Community Engagement Manager at Rocket Doctor- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Swahili -
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Credentials
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SBE Refresher 1 - Research with Children
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYDec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Human Subjects Research (IRB) Course
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYDec, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Rocket Doctor
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Engagement Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Black Girls Leadership Academy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Co-Founder
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Nov 2020 - Present
Black Girls Leadership Academy (BGLA) is led by 5 Black women leaders from various states and professional backgrounds, who all share a common goal: to serve young Black girls and women. Black Girls Leadership Academy (BGLA) is led by 5 Black women leaders from various states and professional backgrounds, who all share a common goal: to serve young Black girls and women.
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Education Trainer, Infectious Prevention & Control Program
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Developed a Pilot Program from the CDC's Project Firstline Program to community care facilities with six beds or less on: the basic sciences of viruses, how respiratory droplets spread COVID-19, how COVID-19 spreads from surfaces to people. Developed COVID-19 Resources regarding the following topics for Healthcare Administrators and Caregivers: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Cleaning and Disinfecting, Hand Hygiene, and Physical Distancing. Facilitated a Town Hall between Community Care License Division and Acute Communicable Disease Control Division on COVID-19 prevention methods at Community Care Facilities.
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St. John's Well Child & Family Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Right to Health Organizer
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Jan 2018 - Nov 2020
Conducted patient Registration for COVID-19 Testing with our Mobile Clinic in cities such as Compton, Lynwood, South Central LA & Paramount. Served as the Program Lead for the Compton Healthy Project aiming to reduce all STIs, Diabetes, and Asthma Rates In the City of Compton. Facilitated and Monitored all Internal Affairs between Compton Unified School District and St. John’s. Coordinated various community engagement activities with local elementary and high schools. Established Right to Health Committees with leaders at Dominguez High School. Served as a community liaison for clinical locations. Assisted in St. John's Campaigns such as Voter Registration, Saving Community Health Center. Funding, Saving My Health LA Funding all in Los Angeles County. Co-facilitated in the Summer Youth Program with LA's Promise and LA Chamber of Commerce
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World Health Organization
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Bangladesh
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Young Leaders Network Inaugurating Cohort Member
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
Serving as 1/22 First Inaugurating Young Leaders Network Cohort for the World Health Organization (WHO). Attended the Global Health Conference of Primary Health Care in Astana, Kazakhstan (October 2018). Participated in monthly conference calls with my fellow cohort members on practices in primary health care in our respective countries. Presented my work on engaging and organizing youth surrounding conversations around health. Attended the 72 World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland (May 2019)
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Healthcare Intergrated Services
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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Intern
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
Created Preliminary findings and key achievements in the organization regarding youth in Service Planning Area 6 in Los Angeles, CA. Assisted in the Youth Apprenticeship Program and providing support for the Peer Counseling Program. Developed outreach programs to promote the organization at schools in Compton School District. Assisted with intake for Sports Physicals Created Preliminary findings and key achievements in the organization regarding youth in Service Planning Area 6 in Los Angeles, CA. Assisted in the Youth Apprenticeship Program and providing support for the Peer Counseling Program. Developed outreach programs to promote the organization at schools in Compton School District. Assisted with intake for Sports Physicals
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Graduate Medical Education Assistant
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Assisted with the ACGME Accreditation process of the Psychiatry and Family Medicine Residency Programs. Developed Goals and Objectives for each residency program. Researched Evaluation MethodsImplemented Block Schedules. Clerk Desk Duties. Collaborated with the CDU 2015-2016 Annual Report. Assisted with the ACGME Accreditation process of the Psychiatry and Family Medicine Residency Programs. Developed Goals and Objectives for each residency program. Researched Evaluation MethodsImplemented Block Schedules. Clerk Desk Duties. Collaborated with the CDU 2015-2016 Annual Report.
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Resident Assistant
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
Oversaw 70 residents at on-campus apartment. Programmed various education, social, and community events. Served on-call rotation for emergency situations which may include: mental health, facilities management, and emergencies. Planned logistics for programs (reservations, contracts, budgets). Collaborated with campus organizations and community centers. Served as a mentor to my residents. Educated and trained in issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion to all students. Facilitated team building activities
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Enrollment Services Student Assistant
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Sep 2012 - Jun 2016
Assisted undergraduate and graduate students in enrolling or withdrawing courses. Provided General Information to students, staff, and visitors. Processed Transcripts and Verification forms. Daily sorting of mail, filing, copying, other clerical responsibilities. Assisted undergraduate and graduate students in enrolling or withdrawing courses. Provided General Information to students, staff, and visitors. Processed Transcripts and Verification forms. Daily sorting of mail, filing, copying, other clerical responsibilities.
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Health Career Connection
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Health Career Connections Summer Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Intern with the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA PRIME ProgramAssisting with the 6-Week Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)Managed 80 student undergraduate students & co-facilitated discussions regarding health equity & health disparities. Volunteered in two health fairs conducted by Harbor-UCLA staff. Coordinated a public health career and education fair at David Geffen School of Medicine, planning. Created Logistics for the SMDEP closing ceremony Intern with the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA PRIME ProgramAssisting with the 6-Week Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)Managed 80 student undergraduate students & co-facilitated discussions regarding health equity & health disparities. Volunteered in two health fairs conducted by Harbor-UCLA staff. Coordinated a public health career and education fair at David Geffen School of Medicine, planning. Created Logistics for the SMDEP closing ceremony
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Education
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Master’s Degree, Urban Health Disparities -
UC San Diego
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, Social Inequality -
Community Harvest Charter School
High School