Gabriela Rivera

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About Gabriela Rivera

Gabriela is a Public Health practitioner trained in delivering Trauma Informed care for agencies that provide community services and coordination as well as wellness promotion. She obtained her MPH at CSULA after attending CSUN for undergraduate studies. She has experience working with children, youth, adults, non-profit organizations, and has been contracted to work with the LA County Department of Public Health, Office of Violence Prevention. Gabriela has been trained as a Health Educator where she worked within a multi-disciplinary care team in the delivery of comprehensive services for clients experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence. Gabriela was responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination and implementation of the health education program that focused on homeless individuals who are living with mental illness, chronic medical conditions, substance addiction and are at high risk for social isolation, illness, disability, and death. She has experience as a research assistant in which she- Conducted a legislative bill analysis, health advocacy training in Sacramento -Assessed barriers to the low use of end of life care options among Latino beneficiaries in California -Developed survey questionnaires to conduct focus group meetings and telephone/in-person interviews targeting IHSS caregivers, hospice workers and hospital discharge planners -Conducted Literature reviews and participated in abstract development to submit to the American Public health Association and Academy Health -Presented findings at the Annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium - Continues to advocate for health disparities in Latin community and other ethnic and social minorities. In the past she has assisted high school students in L.A. in finding resources for higher education through the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund of Los Angeles (SALEF)-She also provided academic and personal guidance to students pursuing a degree-During her undergraduate years at CSUN she delivered health workshops to high schools in LA County to promote healthy behavior for teens to deter substance abuse, gang involvement and teen pregnancy.