Experience

Health Connected

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bilingual Program Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Bilingual Health Education Specialist

  • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022



Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Health Service Specialist

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

  -Provided direct service in health center specific areas including: family planning, gender-affirming care, and medication abortion services-Screens financial, medical, and social history with correct documentation of important information while informing patients of PPMM services -Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients in high stress situations related to their care

• Educator

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  -Provided direct/virtual education on PP services and sexual/reproductive health, including human trafficking, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, consent, and healthy communication-Ensured the accuracy of data input in PPMM CivicCore, communication with community partners for the success of in-person/virtual events, and other administrative tasks-Exemplified empathy and care while providing education services to PPMM’s priority population, primarily communities of color, students, women, and individuals of low-socio-economic status



Health Promotion Practice Journal

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2021



California Department of Public Health

• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Diabetes Prevention and Management Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  -Responsible for the maintenance of PDSTAT, a diabetes communication network in the state of California that connects current resources and organizations throughout the state to one another.-Plan and execute an event for CDPH, including networking with contractors, facilities and esteemed speakers to ensure the success of the convening.-Contact and recruit community members from the National Diabetes Prevention Program to participate in a panel where stakeholders can connect and learn their success, challenges and experiences in the program.-Update Microsoft office documents to be ADA compliant according to standards set by the California Department of Public Health.-Comply with policies and procedures set the California Department of Public Health to complete administrative task, such as: fulfilling reports, preparing written materials, and distributing scholarships.



Vamos a Oaxaca– International Service-Learning Trip

• Treasurer

  • Jun 2018 - May 2019

  -Plan a 7-day agenda to coordinate community events and health-focused activities with local leaders, health centers, community organizations in Mexico.-Organize, develop and conduct health education presentations to over 200 community members to present on topics, such as personal and household hygiene, LGBTQ inclusivity and awareness, stress, and anxiety. -Manage over $22,000 in funds to execute a service-learning trip to Mexico, which took 14 individuals to work on community-driven projects with local leaders.- Maintain records and organize documents critical to the execution of the trip; such as passport information, grant applications, and cost of health education materials.-Coordinate a Zapotec tradition of community service (Tequio), to complete reforestation projects to plant over 150 copal trees with local leaders.



Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SJSU

• Lead Ambassador

  • Apr 2018 - May 2019

  -Communicate, create and maintain relationships with over 30 community colleges, high schools and middle schools to promote EOP’s resources to first-generation, low income students.-Review and create presentation material, tailoring information to prioritize different groups depending on: documentation status, age, and English-proficiency skills.- Demonstrate flexible presentation styles to various interested parties, from faculty at schools to prospective students from low socio-economic backgrounds and historically disadvantaged communities (ex. communities of color, undocumented individuals, minorities).-Document presentation request onto shared calendar and schedule student ambassadors to provide presentations.

• Student Mentor

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  -Mentor 27 individuals from historically underserved and diverse cultural backgrounds every academic year to support their academic, personal and professional growth- Support students tackling a variety of issues such as intimate partner violence, mental wellness, and navigating an academic environment to ensure a positive college experience-Report pressing student concerns to academic advisors and informed them of the student's needs, connecting students to pertinent resources



Vamos a Oaxaca – International Service-Learning Trip

• President

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  -Spearhead and revitalize the implementation of Vamos a Oaxaca, an immersion program focused on health promotion and cultural competency. -Recruit and lead 21 students to Mexico during spring break to engage in service-learning, reforestation efforts and community-driven projects to address critical unmet needs-Develop culturally-appropriate presentations with team members for 100 middle-aged women to bring awareness to topics such as: depression, stress and anxiety through activity-based presentations-Plan a 7-day agenda and coordinate activities and community events with local leaders in Mexico -Facilitated and participated in a reforestation project, preparing over 100 copal trees for the planting season.