Adriana Buelna
Calexico,CA
Summary
Community outreach professional with robust background in outreach with proven track record in supporting public engagement and building relationships. Known for collaborative approach and achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable in dynamic environments, skilled in event coordination and communication. Years of experience in health education to improve wellness and certified community emergency response trainer.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Assistant
Coalition for Humane Immigrants Rights of Los Angeles
Calexico, CA
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Coordinated outreach programs to educate communities on immigrant rights and available resources.
- Developed informative materials to enhance awareness about immigration issues and available services.
- Assisted in organizing community events and workshops to foster engagement and support for immigrant rights.
- Managed social media campaigns to promote initiatives and increase visibility of organization's mission.
Program Coordinator
Ventanilla De Salud
Calexico, CA
04.2011 - 03.2022
- Coordinated health outreach programs to improve community access to services.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with local health organizations to enhance service delivery.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for health events, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
- Trained volunteer staff on program policies, procedures, and best practices in community engagement.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA05-2014
Skills
- Experience on Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint Canvas and PDF
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- CPR and first aid certify
- Nutrition counseling
- Community engagement promoting health
- Health service referrals
- Community-based resources and education
- Bilingual in [English] and [Spanish]
- [Spanish] fluency
Accomplishments
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition as Community Champion in 2016.
Distinguished Woman of the Year 2019 by the California State Assembly District in 2019.
Affiliations
Member of the Calexico Lions Club-Vision Community Program 2017-2018.
Certification
- Certified in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) in 2012.
- Critical Concerns in Migration Health in 2013.
- U.S. –Mexico Border Environmental Health (Air quality and Asthma, Pesticide Exposures, Water Issues) in 2015.
- Certified in Adult and Child CPR 2016 & 2026.
- Certification on Health Eating and Active Living for Community Educators by Champions for Change and Imperial County Public Health Department in May 2018.
- Training on Basic Nutrition Education Training for Imperial Valley Food Bank, June 2018.
- Certificate on Vital Signs: Understanding what the body is telling us by Penn University in 2020.
- Certified as CERT Instructor in San Francisco, CA by FEMA in 2023.
- CERT Instructor 2023-2025.
Timeline
Outreach Assistant
Coalition for Humane Immigrants Rights of Los Angeles
01.2022 - 09.2025
Program Coordinator
Ventanilla De Salud
04.2011 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Imperial Valley College
Community Service
Neighborhood House of Calexico, Inc., Volunteer and Assistance Program, I began my community service at the non-profit in charge of the volunteer and assistance program during 2006-2009. After this favorable experience, I continued my community work at the City of Calexico Parks and Recreation Department for two years for the Senior Citizens and Physical Activity programs for children and adolescents. In 2014 as a certified tutor for children transitioning the education from Mexico to the United States in Mathematics, language development, and reading.