Cristina Zambrano
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Public Health professional with hands-on clinical and community health experience throughout Alameda County, including Highland Hospital and Kaiser Permanente. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing, this bilingual advocate excels in advancing health equity through culturally responsive initiatives. Passionate about empowering underserved populations and fostering a healthier future through innovative public service and health education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Associate/Americorps VISTA
Public Health Institute
Hayward, California
08.2025 - Current
- Support the implementation of the FACES Hayward health career pathway program, serving underserved high school students interested in public health, medicine, and behavioral health.
- Collect and organize program data to capture the impact of FACES programming and contribute to evaluation and reporting efforts.
- Assist in curriculum development focused on youth leadership, health equity, and community impact.
Health Coach Apprentice
Ascension Health Pathways Institute
Oakland, CA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed 150+ hours of clinical work supporting patients with chronic disease management and lifestyle changes.
- Delivered care coordination and health coaching within culturally diverse communities.
- Documented data and care activities while promoting client engagement and trust.
Health Worker
Fenwick Village
Berkeley, CA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained and stocked health cabinet with essential items including Narcan and hygiene kits.
- Organized and facilitated monthly wellness events on topics like consent, mental health, and substance use prevention.
Intern
Mentoring Advancing Discovery and Exploration Program
Oakland, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Shadowed emergency medicine and addiction medicine providers at Highland Hospital and Bridge Clinic.
- Supported HEPPAC harm reduction efforts by distributing medical supplies, food, and hygiene products to unhoused community members across Oakland.
Harm Reduction Committee Member
ASUC Health Advocacy Commission
Berkeley, CA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Led annual Narcan trainings in partnership with PartySafe at Cal and University Health Services.
- Fundraised for and distributed fentanyl test strips in collaboration with the National Harm Reduction Coalition.
Intern
Mentoring in Medicine and Science
Oakland, CA
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Completed hands-on clinical training in EKG, suturing, phlebotomy, and splinting.
- Shadowed a Kaiser Permanente dermatologist and participated in professional development workshops including resume building and interview prep.
- Earned certifications in CPR/AED, Mental Health First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Intern
Health Excellence and Academic Leadership - Highland Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Shadowed ICU physicians and nurses; supported lab test processing and emergency patient transportation.
- Participated in a youth program focused on promoting health equity and increasing diversity in healthcare professions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2025
Skills
- Data Analysis & Visualization: R, Excel, ArcGIS (GIS Mapping)
- Research & Evaluation: Epidemiologic Methods, Data Cleaning, Survey Design, Literature Review
- Public Health Practice: Health Education, Community Outreach, Harm Reduction, Patient Navigation
- Professional Skills: Bilingual (English & Spanish), Cultural Competency, Team Collaboration, Public Speaking
Certification
- CHW Core Competencies Training (2025)
- Motivational Interviewing & Trauma-Informed Care (2024)
- CPR/AED and First Aid (2023)
- Adult Mental Health First Aid (2023)
- Stop the Bleed (2023)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification (2023)
- Community Health Worker Certification (2023)
- Clinical Skills: EKG, Suturing, Splinting, Phlebotomy (2023)
Timeline
Program Associate/Americorps VISTA
Public Health Institute
08.2025 - Current
Health Coach Apprentice
Ascension Health Pathways Institute
08.2024 - 01.2025
Health Worker
Fenwick Village
09.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
Mentoring Advancing Discovery and Exploration Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
Harm Reduction Committee Member
ASUC Health Advocacy Commission
01.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
Mentoring in Medicine and Science
06.2020 - 07.2020
Intern
Health Excellence and Academic Leadership - Highland Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of California, Berkeley