Alva Judith Guerrero
Tucson
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Program Coordinator
Pima Community College
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated program activities to ensure smooth operation and timely completion.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by implementing new organizational strategies.
- Facilitated communication between team members, supporting program objectives.
- Developed comprehensive program plans to align with organizational goals.
- Increased grant award success rate by providing guidance to applicants on proposal writing and submission requirements.
- Promoted collaboration among grantees by organizing networking events where organizations could share experiences and lessons learned from their projects.
Public Health/Community Health Professor
Pima Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Improved student engagement by employing interactive teaching methods and fostering dynamic classroom discussions.
- Developed comprehensive curricula for enhancing student learning and meeting academic standards.
- Conducted research to contribute to academic advancements and presented findings at conferences.
- Mentored students to support their academic growth and career development.
- Expanded department's academic offerings by integrating new interdisciplinary courses.
- Supervised graduate students to advance their research projects and academic pursuits.
Public Health Subject Matter Expert
Pima Community College
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced team knowledge by providing expert insights and guidance across specialized topics.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions for improving employee skill sets and expertise.
- Streamlined processes with in-depth analysis and recommendations.
- Boosted project outcomes by offering strategic advice and solutions.
- Conducted thorough research to support informed decision-making.
- Fostered knowledge sharing for continuous learning and development.
Public Health/Community Health Manager
Carelon
10.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded community health initiatives, improving public awareness by coordinating educational workshops.
- Led team efforts to design and implement health programs for better community outcomes.
- Improved patient engagement by developing tailored health plans and working closely with local clinics.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand health services and enhance community support.
- Developed health outreach programs for underserved populations, increasing access to essential services.
- Supervised team of health professionals, enhancing service delivery with collaborative strategies.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts, strengthening the organization''s capacity to serve its community effectively.
Public Health /COVID-19 Epidemiology Intern
LifeSpan Rhode Island
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Carried out experimental designs and routine experiments.
- Assisted in the development of pandemic response strategies by analyzing trends in case counts, hospitalizations, and fatalities.
- Participated in the design and implementation of a COVID-19 health impact assessment study, providing critical data for policymakers.
- Enhanced community awareness through the development and dissemination of COVID-19 educational materials for diverse populations.
- Coordinated with external partners such as healthcare providers, laboratories, and government agencies for effective information sharing.
- Developed data visualization tools to effectively communicate key findings from epidemiological analyses to stakeholders.
- Conducted sensitivity analyses on model parameters under various scenarios to assess uncertainty around projections.
- Advised junior staff members on best practices in epidemiological study design and statistical analysis techniques.
Care Coordination
Caremore
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Streamlined care coordination processes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
- Served as a liaison between the healthcare team, patients, and families for optimal communication and care coordination.
- Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care coordination for each resident.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Public Health
Pima County Health Department
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address public health concerns and improve overall well-being in the community.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts, securing essential funding for ongoing public health research projects.
- Monitored emerging public health concerns to ensure timely dissemination of accurate information to target audiences.
- Enhanced community health awareness with public health campaigns and Covid-19 vaccination drives.
- Collaborated with public health officials, contributing to more effective pandemic response strategies.
- Supported public health initiatives by offering expert advice on COVID-19 related concerns and best practices.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness planning, contributing valuable knowledge about potential environmental threats to public health and safety.
- Supported public health initiatives by diligently performing swab tests to detect COVID-19 cases quickly and accurately.
- Contributed to public health efforts by participating in community outreach programs and providing preventive care education.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Consultant
Raytheon
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Identified and implemented corrective actions to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintained detailed records of health and safety actions, allowing for efficient reporting and documentation.
- Reduced potential exposure incidents by implementing rigorous contact tracing procedures for confirmed workplace cases.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing safety measures, recommending improvements based on best practices and evolving guidelines.
Health Clinic Behavioral Health Supervisor
PPEP Integrated Care
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Managed health programs to ensure patient safety and compliance with standards.
- Improved health outcomes by implementing effective care plans and coordinating with medical staff.
- Supervised team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, overseeing scheduling and resource allocation in department.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations through rigorous auditing and monitoring processes.
- Monitored overall performance of healthcare teams, identifying best practices and areas for improvement to develop targeted action plans for ongoing excellence.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
Physician Intern
Cobre Valley Medical Center
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough physical examinations and accurately diagnosing medical conditions.
- Performed life-saving emergency interventions when necessary, utilizing critical thinking skills under high-pressure situations.
- Facilitated community outreach programs promoting disease prevention early detection methods.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the hospital environment by identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
- Assisted developing hospital protocols adherence evidence-based guidelines, ensuring consistently high standard care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and answering questions in an approachable manner.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
Education
Ph.D. - Health Care Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Master of Science - Public Health/ Epidemiology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
CEUX
California04-2014
High School Diploma -
Tucson High Magnet School
Tucson, AZ05-2006
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Compliance monitoring
- Budget development
- Partnership building
- EMR
- Excel
- Educational programming
- Professional ethics
- Team building
- Staff supervision
- Continuous improvement
- Grant compliance
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Student relations
- Policies and procedures enforcement
- Bilingual
- Community Engagagement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grant Program Coordinator
Pima Community College
10.2024 - Current
Public Health/Community Health Professor
Pima Community College
08.2023 - Current
Public Health /COVID-19 Epidemiology Intern
LifeSpan Rhode Island
09.2022 - 02.2023
Public Health Subject Matter Expert
Pima Community College
08.2022 - Current
Care Coordination
Caremore
12.2021 - 11.2022
Public Health/Community Health Manager
Carelon
10.2021 - Current
Public Health
Pima County Health Department
05.2021 - 11.2021
COVID-19 Health and Safety Consultant
Raytheon
02.2020 - 06.2021
Health Clinic Behavioral Health Supervisor
PPEP Integrated Care
08.2015 - 06.2019
Physician Intern
Cobre Valley Medical Center
04.2014 - 07.2015
Ph.D. - Health Care Administration
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Public Health/ Epidemiology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
CEUX
High School Diploma -
Tucson High Magnet School
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