Itza Barbara Gonzalez, Mph Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

DIGNITY HEALTH, CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Manager, Community Health (2018 to present)Manages the development and operations of community health improvement programs and departmental functions. Develops and participates in strategic, collaborative partnerships with hospital and community stakeholders to achieve goals. Supports assessment, planning, evaluation and reporting of community health program initiatives, and manages community benefit reporting.CHMC Co-Chair for of Days of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging, a subcommittee to the Humankindness Committee.Public Health Preceptor for undergrad and graduate students. Currently have contracts with UCLA, USC, CSUN, and CSUD. https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital/about-us/community-programs

San Francisco, Ca, Us

DIGNITY HEALTH, NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL (Center for Healthier Communities) 2007 – PresentSuccessful managed and assisted with coordination of various grant funded programs: A) Currently managing the Activate Your Heart (cardiovascular health) and Diabetes Wellness Rx (diabetes management). B) Carol M. White and School Wellness Initiative, a physical activity and nutrition programs in schools. • Coordinating and managing program: A. Management of all aspects of the Activate Your Heart program and Diabetes Wellness Rx, including program oversight, management, and accountability (e.g., project timelines, budget, outcome measures)curriculum development, locate community resources, communicate with stakeholders, coordinate market tours and cooking demonstrations, and completed all program deliverables. Coordinate the Great Kindness Challenge, an anti- bullying program in 30 LAUSD schools engaging 26,560 students and staff. B. Assisted with coordination, research, strategy planning and implementation of the triennial Community Health Needs Assessment 2016 for Northridge Hospital Medical Center. • Strategically plan and engage all stakeholders: Continuously meeting with all internal departments , contracted partners, and community and school-based stakeholders to strategically plan and establish priorities to strengthen operations for best outcomes.•Supervising and training people: Supervise program staff and interns/volunteers; meet with staff on a biweekly basis to review program deliverables. •Coordinate and co-facilitate the Healthier Living Programs at various sites. Submit all required documentation to Partners in Care Foundation. Lead person for the Healthier Living Programs at Northridge Hospital. •Grant writing and fundraising: Assist with grant proposals by researching grants, developing program models and budgets. Ongoing fundraising for the Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS).

Coordinated all activities under parent component and any administrative tasks involved. Developed various workshops: Healthy Parenting (3-week series) Cholesterol 101, The A, B, Cs of Diabetes, Re-Think Your Drink, Setting Goals, Basic Nutrition curriculum, and Effective Communication. Trained on the evidence-based Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Tomando Control de su Salud, and Tomando Control de su Diabetes and conducted over 18 workshop series. Additionally trained on Por Tu Corazon (AHA) and Vegetable and Physical Activity Toolbox (Network for a Healthy California). Instrumental in collaborating with other organization and forming partnerships with NHMC Center for Healthier Communities. Organized training of trainers in conjunction with American Heart Association, Network for a Healthier California and Department of Public Health.

Responsible for the planning and implementation of activities under the Promoting Alternatives for Teen Health through Artes Teatro (a pregnancy prevention program, a federally funded program.Collaborated closely with other outside programs to assist in delivering educational workshops.Communicated with 34 LAUSD Parent Center Directors on a monthly basis regarding community events, program services and email monthly handouts (healthy tips calendar, tips on nutrition and fitness). Represented and organized health fairs and career days at local community centers. Ensured that the highest level of professionalism was maintained at each function.Implemented successful curriculum for parents.

Master Of Science (Ms), Public Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Rehabilitation Services