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Claudia Andrea Lara De la Fuente

Bloomington,USA

Summary

M.D. from Universidad Diego Portales (UDP) Chile, and Master in Public Health candidate at Indiana University. Professional development in the field of maternal and child health, primarily applying health systems innovations to strengthen child development and program management, strategic leadership, and innovation to improve health outcomes for women, children, and adolescents, promoting equity and integral wellbeing. Work experience in Primary Care, public Family Health Center, private practice, and University teaching at the Faculty of Medicine UDP. Coordination in public health policies, as National Manager of the Health component of the Subsystem of Child Protection “Chile Crece Contigo”, in the Ministry of Health, Chile until Sept 2022. With interest in developing healthcare strategies on topics related to early childhood development, and public policy interventions to promote equity in maternal and child health. Passionate about affective neurosciences, trauma-informed care, the impact of violence in maternal and child health and public policies that promote science-based interventions to generate impact on the protection of children and adolescent, promoting resilience and healthy outcomes within the life course.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Faculty Teacher

Diego Portales University
Santiago, METROPOLITANA DE SANTIAGO
01.2015 - Current
  • Teaching 3rd year of Medicine: Integrated Medical Surgical Dialogues
  • Implementing courses that address neurodevelopment, interpersonal neurobiology, chronic stress, and trauma-informed care into medical training. Strengthened the importance of social determinants of health by incorporating new evidence of chronic stress in vulnerable populations and its effects on health.
  • communication in medicine: strengthening interdisciplinary teamwork skills and incorporating interpersonal neurobiology as a tool for medical work and patient-physician communication

National Director

Chile Crece Contigo
Ministry of Health Chile, Chile
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • General function: Coordinate the health component of the subsystem, generating intersectoral coordination with the Ministry of Social Development and Family as well as intra-sectoral coordination with the Ministry of Health and the different divisions and/or departments for the execution of the subsystem.
  • ·Coordination at the national inter- and intra-ministerial level, as well as ensuring the proper execution of the Chile Crece Contigo subsystem, and technical support and transfer to the health network teams.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams at the national level for the achievement of health objectives in maternal and child health.
  • Participate in the National Health Strategy 2021-2030, generating indicators for the next 10 years in areas concerning to maternal and child health
  • Coordinating the health component of the subsystem, managed intersectorial coordination and leading multidisciplinary teams at the national level for the achievement of health objectives in maternal and child health
  • Represented the organization at relevant meetings and conferences both domestically and internationally (UNICEF, WHO, IDB).
  • Oversaw budgeting for national activities and monitored expenditures for compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Provided technical assistance to local organizations in developing their own strategic plans to be aliened with the national Program.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Developed and implemented national strategies to increase organizational capacity, improve service delivery, and expand public outreach.
  • Monitored progress of maternal and childs Health indicators for each program area.
  • Designed programs to engage stakeholders on local, state, and national levels.
  • Analyzed data collected through surveys or other research methods to inform decision-making processes.
  • Organized conferences, workshops, webinars, seminars, and other events related to organizational goals.
  • Cultivated relationships with key leaders in government and industry to advance organizational goals.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing public health programs and proposed changes for improvement.
  • Helped improve quality of training seminars and public health education materials.
  • Conducted and coordinated health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.
  • Created educational materials about various topics in public health, especially in maternal and child health guidelines.
  • Provided expert advice on public health policies to government officials.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to urgent situations involving potential threats to the well-being of individuals or groups within the community.
  • · Visibilize vulnerable children and their families during the pandemic, working to mitigate the effect of Covid on maternal and Child health, through different webinars and training to the Health professional national network Workforce: ( 8-9-10), as well as publications ( 11) http://www.chccsalud.cl/

Medical Director

CIDFA Center
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Coordinating and implementing a multidisciplinary care model, with a focus on the integral health of families in the private sector
  • Created ambitious annual goals, objectives and budgets and made recommendations to reduce costs.
  • Created plans to achieve organizational goals, promote employee welfare and deliver quality patient care.
  • Conducted research on best practices in medical care delivery.
  • Developed protocols and policies to ensure quality patient care.

M.D. Primary Care Physician

CESFAM Cardenal Raúl SIlva Henriquez
Peñalolen Santiago, Chile
01.2014 - 05.2018
  • In charge of the children's mental health program and the follow-up of cases, implementing the child mental health program in the Cesfam Raul Silva Henriquez de Peñalolén, under the family health model, in the public health care sector
  • Technical assistance to the family health center and the health care teams, strengthening the family health model to improve the mental health of children and adolescents.
  • Advocated for preventative health initiatives within the community by speaking at local events or meetings.
  • Collaborated with treatment and service providers using an interprofessional approach for continuity of care.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help patients address common issues in maternal and child health.
  • Actively collaborated with community organizations offering resources for those struggling with mental health concerns.

Education

Master in Public Health (MPH) Candidate - Behavioral, Social and Community Helth

Indiana University
08.2022 - Current

Master Neurosciences: Cognitive child development certification -

Universidad de Nevrija
12.2024

Diploma in neurological and psychiatric disorders in pediatrics -

Medichi, Universidad de Chile

Degree of Medical Doctor, General Surgeon -

Universidad Diego Portales

Diploma, "Behavioral management techniques for children and adolescents" -

Universidad Católica del Norte

Skills

  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Relationship Building
  • Workshops and Seminars
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Succession Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Process Improvement
  • Policy Administration
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Budget Administration
  • Decision-Making
  • Needs Assessment
  • Problem Resolution
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Volunteers

  • 01/2008, 02/2008, JUNAEB, Chile, School Camps, Head of camp, Coordinate the activities of the different subcamps (200 children and 15 adult monitors), the objective of this camp is to provide camping opportunities during the vacation period, generating playful and educational experiences for vulnerable children, promoting teamwork and resilience
  • 1997, 2008, Scouts/Girl Guiding: Empowering Girls: "Asociación de Guias y Socut de Chile"

Teaching Research Publications

  • 2021, Stress and isolation: challenges for child health protection in times of pandemic, Revista Chilena Pediatría, https://revistachilenadepediatria.cl/index.php/rchped/article/view/3594/3381
  • 2015, present, Diego Portales University, Faculty of Medicine course: Integrated Medical Surgical Dialogues I, Neurodevelopment and communication, Adverse childhood experiences and the TIC approach from the physician's role
  • Systemic Mycosis: Paracoccidiodomycosis, Juan Galvez, Gonzalo Barraza, Claudia Lara, Bol, Hosp. S. J. de Dios, 2003, 50, 6, 332/340
  • Multiple brain tumors and paracoccidiodomycosis of the CNS in Chile, M. Monari et all, Under review in Revista Médica de Chile
  • Spinal Tumor or Myelitis, Zúñiga Rodrigo, Miranda Pamela, Lara Claudia, Dr. Lara Hugo, Panel Presentation at the CEMOR Medical Conference, November 2008
  • Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences in users of the Vida Sana program, in the CESFAM of Peñalolén, Claudia Lara, Alejandra Rossi, Ximena Saffie, Ongoing research project
  • Allelic proportion of CFTR gene mutations in Chilean patients with cystic fibrosis, Research project 4th semester medicine UDD, Dr. G. Repetto
  • Determinants of Public Health in Chile, UDD Medicine Research Project, Dr. L. Jadue

Other Academic Background

  • IDEAS Framework for program development and evaluation: Science-Based Innovation Training, Center on Developing Child, Harvard University, 11/2017
  • Professional Development Certification: Trauma Informed Care, Indiana University
  • Addressing Social Determinants of Health through Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations: Early State effort, Center for Health Care Strategies, 05/2018
  • Kindness Curriculum, Changing the Trajectory, Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 03/2018
  • How Play Can Strengthen Responsive Relationships, Frontiers of Innovation, Center on Developing Child, Harvard University, 07/2018
  • Toxic Stress, American Academy of Pediatrics and de National Pediatric Practice Community, 11/2017
  • Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric and Adult Primary Care Settings, Center for Health Care Strategies, 10/16/2017
  • Implementing Trauma-Informed Care into Organizational Culture and Practice, Center for Health Care Strategies, 10/30/2017
  • Effective Child Development Policies, Inter-American Development Bank, 09/2017
  • Training "Perinatal mental health", Terramater, Spain, 2016-2017
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology Training, Mindsight Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles California, 10/2014-11/2014
  • Trained as a "Mindful Educator", Mindful Schools, Emeryville California, 10/2014
  • Facilitator, "Triple P" Positive Parenting Program, University of Queensland, Australia, 11/2013
  • Training "Child and Adolescent Psychiatry", CampoPsi, Argentina, 2012
  • Addressing school behavior problems, Amanda Céspedes, 08/2011
  • BLS Course; Basic Life Support, Clínica Alemana, 2008

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Full Professional

Timeline

Master in Public Health (MPH) Candidate - Behavioral, Social and Community Helth

Indiana University
08.2022 - Current

National Director

Chile Crece Contigo
01.2019 - 08.2022

Medical Director

CIDFA Center
01.2017 - 01.2020

Faculty Teacher

Diego Portales University
01.2015 - Current

M.D. Primary Care Physician

CESFAM Cardenal Raúl SIlva Henriquez
01.2014 - 05.2018

Master Neurosciences: Cognitive child development certification -

Universidad de Nevrija

Diploma in neurological and psychiatric disorders in pediatrics -

Medichi, Universidad de Chile

Degree of Medical Doctor, General Surgeon -

Universidad Diego Portales

Diploma, "Behavioral management techniques for children and adolescents" -

Universidad Católica del Norte
Claudia Andrea Lara De la Fuente