Carolina Gabaldon, MPH

Supervise a team, including a full-time Community Organizer and a full-time Prevention Specialist engaged in strategically integrated prevention activities, including research, data collection and analysis, high school and college-age youth engagement, coalition building and community organizing and capacity building. Collaborate with county agencies, service providers, community leaders, elected officials, law enforcement partners and other key stakeholders to empower residents in developing and implementing equitable policies that prevent substance use/misuse by advancing public health, safety, and social justice, especially in underserved neighborhoods. Collaborate with the VP of Programs to advance policy through the successful placement of news stories and media events with local reporters, and also supervise the use of social media to support youth and community engagement. Track, document and report on project deliverables at three monthly workgroups facilitated by the San Bernardino County of Department of Behavioral Health and produce progress reports. 

Development and implementation of strategic environmental prevention plans to reduce community substance abuse. Collaboration, creation, and cultivation of community partnerships to help implement AOD prevention campaigns. Data gathering activities including risk assessments, focus groups and community perception surveys. Establish partnerships between leaders and residents to facilitate change. Comprehensive understanding of social determinants of health and alcohol and other drug environmental prevention strategies that target community policies and norms. Strong knowledge of public policy and public affairs. Presentations to community leaders of current data and research in substance abuse prevention. Writing of op-eds. Policy analysis to identify potential amendments leading to systems change with a diversity, equity and inclusion focused lens. Specific skills include coalition facilitation, collaboration with city leaders, law enforcement, non-profit organizations, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and social service/public assistance providers for all age groups. Skills also include capacity building through public health initiatives, policy panels, and youth engagement while advancing equity. San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Workgroups - Data Workgroup Co-Chair

Instruct students on the fundamental concepts of health and disease, health-related science-based research methodology, and theory of health behavior while monitoring and assisting  students during practical application of learned skills. Instruction includes software applications used in health science-related fields such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Prezi, GIS, and SPSS  to prepare students with hands-on experience for future careers. 

Program Development of District 4L5 Diabetes Camp, surveys, supervised CSUSB students in survey development, data collection, data cleaning, program implementation and evaluation. Tracking of LCI activities for area clubs.  Serve as preceptor for CSUSB public health interns  and volunteers to provide field experience in various public health capacities. 

I am currently pursuing a terminal degree in public health with a focus in epidemiology.  Current GPA 4.0

Internship providing experience in community health and wellness initiatives at Healthy Communities at St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, CA.  

CSU Trustee Award recipient 4.0 GPA, independent research, Health Science intern preceptor, and service on many university panels and committees.  

Phi Kappa Phi, 3.8 GPA, Regular dean's list recipient, scholarship awards, delivery of nutrition education to diverse populations.