Alexia Herrera Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

• Develop and implement a culturally responsive "Parent University" program to effectively engage underrepresented families in our programs, services, and initiatives• Develop and distribute content through social media, newsletters, and other communication tools to keep families and communities informed and involved• Coordinate with the Director of Communication to update the website's design, virtual tours, social media, and video production• Foster collaborative partnerships with the North Shore community to improve student and family resources• Establish a student internship program within the Communications Department to provide students with a platform for cultivating expertise in public relations and content creation • Liaise with Family Action Network [FAN] to leverage their partnership within ETHS• Lead a Health Center Ambassadors program empowering students to implement public health communication strategies and enhance health outcomes among their peers

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Develop a pediatric nutrition program for parents and families using the eight areas of responsibility for a certified health educator • Gather new health education material based on recent findings and present to our team through a “coffee and learn” monthly meeting• Conducts culturally appropriate 1:1 education and facilitate 24 group programming annually to help patients understand behaviors that promote wellness, self-management, and health literacy• Collaborates with team leadership to develop and refine: SOPs, workflow, outreach and engagement strategies, program improvement, and quality assurance efforts

• Coordinate patient care and follow up to ensure a seamless transition from initial hearing loss diagnosis through audiology & early intervention up to enrolling in preschool• Compile an action plan to help parents follow the process of transition with ease • Liaise between the top hospitals in Chicago and our clinic• Collaborate with various professionals to ensure clients’ needs are met across settings

Franklin Park, Il

•Outreach to Latino community to advocate for flu vaccine and health screenings•Coordinate equipment transfer to community centers to set up flu clinics•Completing medication orders for humans and veterinary medications with attention to detail and accuracy

Chicago, Il

• Assess for suspected abuse or neglect (according to Illinois State Law & Education policies) • Counseled program participants individually regarding plans for higher education and healthy emotional development• Facilitating individual sessions with girls aged 14-18 years old from the South and West side of Chicago

Oak Park, Chicago

• Manage social media post from the L’Arche Chicago accounts by sharing content about the community and disability through L’Arche communication channels• Design and help market materials, infographics, and writing blog posts on the organization website

Master'S Degree, Public Health

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication, General, 3.8 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, Honors Communication Major with a minor in Human Disability studies. At UIC, I combined both.