Andy Estrada Email & Phone Number

Lancaster, California, United States

• Assisting patients admitted to hospital emergency room due to violence by connecting them with resources that address social determinants of health to reduce the likelihood of recurring violence in their lives.

Lancaster, California, United States

• Conducted a comprehensive landscape analysis of the Antelope Valley, utilizing a variety of research methods, including focus groups, key informant interviews, and geographic information systems (GIS), to map out and identify the most violent census tracts in the region, resulting in targeted support and intervention efforts to improve community safety and reduce violent crime.

Lancaster, California, United States

• Co-founded a multidisciplinary violence prevention coalition in the Antelope Valley, bringing together leaders from law, medicine, healthcare, government, mental health, and community-based organizations to address the root causes of violence and public health disparities in the community.• Led a collaborative effort to promote evidence-based prevention strategies and improve community health outcomes, resulting in increased community engagement and a more comprehensive approach to addressing the underlying issues that can lead to violent behavior.

Lancaster, California, United States

• Successfully advocated for and helped draft smoke-free legislation in Palmdale and Lancaster, resulting in the implementation of comprehensive smoke-free policies and the designation of both cities as general smoke-free communities.• Participated in numerous community outreach events to deliver engaging and informative presentations on the dangers of tobacco smoke, including its links to cancer and other serious diseases, resulting in increased awareness and understanding of the health risks associated with smoking.

• Conducted market research and developed a comprehensive business plan to establish a farmers market in the City of Palmdale, in response to the lack of healthy food options and high rates of food insecurity in the area. • Effectively communicated the importance of public health policies by delivering compelling public comments in front of Palmdale and Lancaster City council and authoring a persuasive article in the local newspaper, resulting in increased community awareness and support for evidence-based public health initiatives.• Coordinated and facilitated the establishment of a bimonthly food pantry to serve 100's of individuals and families facing food insecurity, including securing donations, organizing volunteers, and managing logistics, resulting in increased access to nutritious food for vulnerable community members.

Palmdale, California

• Submitting and reconciling monthly expense reports• Processing and maintaining client data in company software• Assisting in drafting and editing of memos, reports, proposals, and legal documents

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Responsible for taking projects from initial concept development through delivery, including scripting, shooting, and editing material. • Coordinated with editors to ensure video segments enhance news coverage.• Create and manage processes for creative development by partnering with internal and external parties.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Health Systems And Policy, Health Finance And Management

Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellow focusing on reducing violence in the Antelope Valley.

Bachelor'S Degree, Anthropology

Summa cum laude

Associate Of Science - As, Biology