Liana Duque

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and UCLA Psychobiology Undergraduate Student with extensive experience in community health education, outreach, and patient-focused research. Skilled in supporting preventative health clinics, organizing pediatric and geriatric outreach, and guiding underserved students toward healthcare pathways. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams, communicate clearly with patients and families, and advocate for equitable access to care. Dedicated to delivering culturally responsive, compassionate service in both clinical and community settings.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

National Healthcareer Association

June 2025 - June 2027

Pilipinos for Community Health (PCH) |  Pediatric Health Director

09/2022 to Current

Coordinated pediatric health sites and led outreach efforts serving children and families, including distributing health and hygiene kits at the Refugee Children’s Center. Collaborated with mobile clinics to provide free healthcare services to underserved populations, including administering vaccinations to support school enrollment and continuity in education. Designed and led health and hygiene education workshops for K–12 students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds, while providing essential food, hygiene, and health kits. Promoted early educational engagement through literacy-based initiatives by reading to elementary school students and fostering interest in learning and future academic pathways. Additionally, organized biweekly preventative health clinics in underserved Los Angeles communities, delivering free screenings and multilingual health resources, and supported community health fairs connecting individuals to a range of medical and social services.

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Students Leading Advancements in Medicine (SLAM) |  Project Coordinator

06/2025 - Current

Founded and lead a student-driven initiative centered on mentorship, community service, skill-building, and pre-health guidance for high school students interested in healthcare. Coordinate a structured mentorship program pairing students with pre-med/pre-health mentors for ongoing academic and career support. Organize and facilitate hands-on skills workshops, including blood pressure and BMI measurement, tourniquet application, CPR, first aid, OMM exposure, and professional development (resume building, interviewing, cold-emailing). Provide weekly one-on-one advising to guide students through pre-health pathways. Plan and execute quarterly conferences, panels, and university field trips (including UCLA and other UCs), as well as preventative health outreach opportunities and community-based service events.

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Samahang Pilipino Advancing Community Empowerment (SPACE) |  Peer Advisor 

09/2023 to Current

Tutored and mentored high school students in underserved communities through weekly 6-hour site visits, fostering both academic success and holistic wellbeing. Provided individualized academic support and guided students through postsecondary pathways, including college preparation, financial aid, and exploration of healthcare careers. Supported students in designing and presenting research projects on health disparities, strengthening critical thinking and confidence in academic spaces. Collaborated with staff in weekly meetings to address educational inequities, develop culturally responsive and student-centered programming, and organize initiatives that expand access to higher education, mentorship, and real-world clinical and professional experiences.

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Pages for Pediatrics | Outreach and Communications

09/2023 to Current

Contributed to creating children’s books focused on pediatric illnesses and disabilities, aiming to educate and spread awareness. Topics of the books included pediatric cancer, autism, Type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and congenital heart defects, among others, to help younger readers understand these conditions in an accessible and compassionate way. Coordinated donations of these books to local hospitals and schools. Organized interactive read-alongs with elementary school students to foster understanding and empathy. Assisted in designing informational pamphlets to support illness awareness campaigns. Collaborated with other campus organizations to expand outreach and distribute resources to underserved communities.