Catalina S.

Catalina S. has a diverse work experience spanning from 2008 to the present. Catalina is currently working at AltaMed Health Services as a Health Educator-Dementia Supportive Services. In this role, they assist patients with dementia and those at risk of developing dementia by providing care management and health information. Catalina connects patients and their caregivers to community resources and health plan benefits, assesses their quality of life and provides technical support during virtual trainings.

Prior to their current role, Catalina worked at Apple Video Group LLC as a Technical Support Assistant, where they provided technical assistance to customers. Catalina also worked at UCI Health as a Manage Care Health Coach, where they provided clinical coaching to high-risk patients and ensured that necessary services were scheduled. Additionally, they worked as a Fragrance & Cosmetics Associate at Macy's, a Wellness Program Coordinator at LAC + USC Medical Foundation, and a Resource Employee at Keck Medicine of USC.

Catalina's earlier work experience includes roles such as Program Coordinator/Evidence Based Workshop Leader at Partners in Care Foundation and Graphic Artist at Lucky Start Silk Screen, Inc. Catalina also served as an intern for the Latin Singles Ministry at the International Church of Christ, where they planned and organized social events.

Overall, Catalina has gained experience in various industries and roles, showcasing their versatility and adaptability in different work environments.

Catalina S. holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Graphic Design from California State University, Los Angeles, which they obtained in 2007. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications in various fields. These include certifications in Healthcare Marketing from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School in March 2022 and a Dementia Training Program from Alzheimer's Los Angeles in March 2021. Catalina has also obtained certifications in Effective Communication Strategies for Caring for People with Dementia, Effective Strategies for Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia, Fundamentals of ALZ's Disease for Healthcare Professionals, and Caring for Family Caregivers from CareerSmart Learning in July and June 2020. Furthermore, they hold a Care Coordinator certification from Glendale Community College obtained in June 2019, and a Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Peer Educator Training (DEEP) certification from HSAG obtained in March 2019. In December 2018, Catalina obtained a Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders (GRACE Team Care) certification from Indiana University School of Medicine and a Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach certification from UCLA Health in November 2018. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in A Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease Self-Management/Healthier Living, Chronic Pain Self-Management Program & Manejo Personal del Dolor Cronico, Tomando Control de su Salud Program Leader, Manejo Personal de la Diabetes Program Leader, and The UCLA Memory Training Program Leader. The institutions providing these certifications include Kaiser Permanente, Stanford University, Partners in Care Foundation, UCLA Longevity Center, University of Southern California - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Partners in Care & SAMSHA, although the specific months and years of completion are not provided.