Interested in creating health policies that improve access to mental health and HIV services for Latino and immigrant communities. Experienced in community outreach and connecting people to resources, with a focus on evidence-based solutions.
Public Health & Health Policy related: Policy implementation and prevention, program evaluation, systems thinking, and community outreach
Communication and Support: Crisis intervention and response, trauma-informed support, bilingual (Spanish, English)
Data & Research Skills: Ability to interpret quantitative & qualitative data, data collections, evidence-based recommendations/analysis, proficient in using academic data bases (PubMed, JSTOR, and most academic journals) and citation management systems (EndNote & Zotero)
- SPSS (Familiar), R (Proficient), Excel (Advanced), ArcGIS/QGIS (Proficient, mostly in geographical patterns through spatial analysis)
Scholar’s Latino Initiative: Current Alumni of a program geared to higher education for first-generation students. Continued to support the mission of improving Latino enrollment.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:
Supported community outreach and mental health resources promoting suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
Griffin School Partnerships: Served as a Mentor for students in Elementary Schools. Provided active engagement and mindful communication.
Child Welfare Group Project: Ethical and Safety Considerations in Reopening Intercountry Adoption Programs
Course: Health Policy, Spring 2023
Role: Data Analyst – Collected, organized, and analyzed data on child well-being and country-level conditions to inform team recommendations on safe and ethical resumption of intercountry adoption programs.
Presentation: Health Disparities in HIV/AIDS
Course: Issues in Health
Semester-long research and presentation on the history of HIV. This presentation focused on the various methods of prevention and how SES might affect prevention methods. In-depth analysis of HIV tests, provider information, and treatment. A health disparities framework was presented to emphasize how certain factors affect HIV trajectory. Focus was made to identify vulnerable groups such as black and Latino communities. It also addressed the stigma surrounding sex workers and substance users. Implementation method utilized: Understanding the Issue > Access to Care > Education
Injustice and Health Team Project: Levels of Education and Healthcare Outcomes
Research Paper and Presentation: Semester-long team project focused on healthcare outcomes of individuals with lower levels of education. Evaluated theoretical frameworks linking education and health to evidence-based policy interventions. Recommended strategies to improve educational access and attainment as a lever for reducing health disparities, with emphasis on diverse populations.
Independent Study/Public Health Capstone: HIV Risk & Hispanic Migrants
Research Paper and Symposium: 30-page APA style paper on the subject of HIV and its prevalence in Hispanic Migrants. Research utilized extensive data, supported research (including Dr. Organista, a well-respected expert in HIV migrant health), and a case study. The paper critiqued the systemic effects of federal legislation (Medicaid/ACA exclusion) and its effect on a two-tier system of healthcare vulnerability. Documented how labor exploitation in sectors like farming and construction results in a lack of employer-sponsored benefits, forcing vulnerable populations to rely on high-cost emergency room care. Developed a multi-level policy framework advocating for Medicaid reform, increased funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and the expansion of state-level models like Medi-Cal to improve universal health access.