Desiree Morales
Riverside,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of public health and sustainability-related topics to disseminate health information.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisory Board Member
Associations, HARC Community Advisory
2023.04 - Current
- Interviewed over 50 residents of Coachella Valley to spread information surrounding climate change
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance community health initiatives for residents of Coachella Valley
- Reviewed public data surrounding climate change knowledge and collaborated on solutions to help implement educational programs such as infographics and further surveys
Lead Medical Assistant / Trainer
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
2019.08 - Current
- Mentored over 10 new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
- Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures following safe practices.
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives
Social Determinants of Health Research Assistant
Georgetown University
2020.11 - 2022.04
- Examined literature reviews on COVID-19 guidelines in Spain and United States
- Analyzed CDC guidelines and health information to determine areas of improvement in U.S Healthcare infrastructure
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis to compare how different countries handled COVID-19
Lead Sustainability Intern
University of California
2017.09 - 2019.05
- Trained team of 8 interns on creating event ideas, forming budget outlines, social media outreach, and marketing tactics
- Organized sustainability-based educational events, programs, and lectures for students to promote zero-waste day-to-day habits
- Audited energy usage, waste, and student transportation habits and recommended changes to save resources, reducing campus housing waste by 78%.
Planetary Health Ambassador
UC Global Health Institute, PHCOE
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Conducted educational outreach to all UC campuses for raising awareness of planetary public health
- Organized university’s “Recycling Midway” which received over 80+ students in attendance
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Public Health
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA05.2019
Skills
- Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Canva, Google office suite
- Professional skills: Program oversight, Organization and Time Management, Patient Care, Data Collection, Meeting facilitation
- Relevant Coursework: Health Promotion, Health Communication, Global Health, and Environmental Health
Affiliations
- DEI Representative- Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (September 2022- Present)
- Mental Health Awareness Committee Member- Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (August 2019- Present)
- Vice Chair of Public Relations- University of California Merced Sustainability Council (January 2017- May 2019)
- Sustainable Housing committee member- University of California Merced Department of Sustainability (September 2017- May 2019)
Timeline
Advisory Board Member
Associations, HARC Community Advisory
2023.04 - Current
Social Determinants of Health Research Assistant
Georgetown University
2020.11 - 2022.04
Lead Medical Assistant / Trainer
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
2019.08 - Current
Planetary Health Ambassador
UC Global Health Institute, PHCOE
2018.01 - 2019.01
Lead Sustainability Intern
University of California
2017.09 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Public Health
University of California, Merced
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