AMBER LOERA
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Community-focused public health graduate with experience supporting unhoused community members, veterans, and research participants through outreach, resource coordination, and one-on-one guidance. Skilled in case management, data entry, and electronic records management, with a strong record of maintaining confidential documentation, collaborating with teams, and helping clients access benefits, healthcare, shelter, and academic support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Research Assistant Intern
Headlands Research AMCR Institute
Escondido, California
09.2025 - 11.2025
- supported patients and research participants by collecting medical and social histories, conducting mental health assessments, recording vital signs, and assisting with patient care and study coordination. I maintained accurate and confidential records, reviewed documentation for completeness, followed established protocols, and communicated important information to healthcare professionals. These responsibilities strengthened my skills in client support, documentation, information gathering, and professional collaboration.
Volunteer Service Navigator
Mustard Seed Project
La Jolla, California
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one support to unhoused and low-income community members using a relationship-based, trauma-informed approach and motivational interviewing techniques to promote empowerment and self-sufficiency. Assisted clients with completing and submitting public benefit applications, including Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and General Relief, as well as developing professional resumes and navigating employment and shelter application processes. Connected individuals with community resources, including financial assistance, legal aid, and healthcare services. Participated in street outreach efforts by distributing essential supplies, such as food, water, and hygiene kits, while building trust and establishing supportive relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Summer Fellow
Warrior Scholar Project
Alexandria, VA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- I provided individualized mentorship, guidance, and academic support to military veterans transitioning to civilian education. I facilitated workshops, led discussions, taught problem-solving and study strategies, and connected participants with university resources to help them achieve their goals. I also coordinated program activities, assisted with administrative tasks, and collaborated with campus staff to address participants’ needs. These responsibilities strengthened my skills in client advocacy, resource coordination, communication, problem-solving, and individualized support, which align with assisting families, connecting clients to community services.
Education
Medical Assistant Program - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Universtiy of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2024
Skills
- Data collection
- Community outreach and resource coordination
- Effective communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Case Management
- Client advocacy
- Cultural humility
- Data Entry and Electronic Records Management
- Report writing
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant -American Association of Medical Assistants Exp: Dec 2030
Timeline
Medical Research Assistant Intern
Headlands Research AMCR Institute
09.2025 - 11.2025
Volunteer Service Navigator
Mustard Seed Project
11.2022 - 05.2024
Summer Fellow
Warrior Scholar Project
05.2022 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant Program - Medical Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Universtiy of California San Diego