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goal is to support the vision of leadership to deliver a comprehensive data-driven program that enhances jurisdiction participation in the Retail Program Standards across the U.S. In addition to the NEHA- FDA RFFM Grant Program, I also support grants management, data management, research, and dashboard development projects at NEHA to demonstrate the impact of our work on communities. I graduated with a master of business administration in health- care administration from Loma Linda University in 2013. Along with that degree I also earned a master of science degree in food science and nutrition from Montclair State University in 2010 and an undergraduate degree in biotechnology in 2007 from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. I have had the great fortune of working with some of the finest industry experts who have mentored me through various academic and professional endeavors. At Montclair State University, I was able to work on research studies assessing the safety of ready-to-eat deli meats served in older adult care facilities in New Jersey. My second research study was to test the microbial safety of raw milk samples collected from farms across Pennsylvania. At Loma Linda University Health (LLUH), I was able to work on the San Bernardino County Medi-Cal Outreach, Renewal, and Join our environmental health community. It is the only community of people who truly understand what it means to do what you do every day to protect the health of our communities. Join us today. Your people are waiting. neha.org/membership Find Your People. Find Your Training. Find Your Resources.
Enrollment (SBC-MORE) initiative, a county-sponsored grant program that extended Medi-Cal to high-risk populations in San Bernardino County, California. At the Institute for Community Partnerships at LLUH, I led the development and enhancement of its Community Benefit program and investments for LLUH’s four licensed hospitals. Our work in training and development of the Community Health Worker program was nationally recog- nized and adopted. While at LLUH, I also had the opportunity to work and support multiple short film projects including A Certain Kind of Light , a story about the work and contributions of Dr. Wil Alexander, and Community Health Worker “Saw Me as a Human , ” a video that highlights how a community health worker helped an individual navigate the complexities of our healthcare system. My wife and I were blessed with a baby boy in 2022. Interest- ingly, my wife and son share the same birthday. I enjoy filmmak- ing, reading ( Ikigai and When Breath Becomes Air are always on my reread list), long walks, and playing or watching the game of cricket. I consider myself an avid learner. I feel very fortunate to be part of NEHA, where we are surrounded by inspiring leaders and talented individuals willing to support the growth of aspiring healthcare and public health leaders.
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March 2023 • Journal of Environmental Health
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