Avenue 360 Health and Wellness
Zaina Duwaji, MSW has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. Zaina is currently working as a Medical Case Manager at Avenue 360 Health and Wellness since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Case Manager for Homeless Diversion at BakerRipley from September 2021 to October 2022.
Before joining BakerRipley, Zaina worked at the Houston Area Women's Center. From May 2020 to September 2021, they were a Case Manager specializing in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault cases. Additionally, from April 2019 to May 2020, they worked as a Teaching Professional at the same organization.
Zaina's teaching experience also includes a position as a Teaching Professional at Bellaire High School from March 2017 to April 2019.
Zaina began their career as an Administrative Assistant at the Houston West Chamber of Commerce from May 2012 to August 2013.
Zaina Duwaji pursued their higher education starting from 2011 when they enrolled at Texas Tech University. Zaina completed their Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences in 2016. Afterward, Zaina decided to further enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of social work by pursuing a Master's degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. Zaina embarked on this academic journey in 2020 and is expected to complete their Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in 2022.
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness
For over 30 years, Houston Area Community Services and Bering Omega have worked to bring health services to an underserved population of Houston. In November of 2016, Houston Area Community Services and Bering Omega merged to join forces as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) under the new name Avenue 360 Health & Wellness.The new nameis a representation of a literal avenue—a path one takes to get to their destination. It is a point of access. Together, they guide their patients so they are able to reach better health outcomes and attain a better life. But individual paths are not linear and they provide a full range of services to promote a 360-degree approach to healthcare. No matter what path their patients are on, Avenue 360 is there to support them and give them the care they need.Avenue 360 Health & Wellness offers a holistic solution for those seeking a medical home. The patient is the center of their model, giving their patients a collaborative choice for their healthcare needs. They care for the whole person, meaning that whether someone needs a diagnosis, a prescription for flu medicine, a stable place to live or a partner in wellness Avenue 360 Health & Wellness is there. Their whole community approach means that everyone is served, from families needing a primary care doctor to those who want to spend their last days in dignity. They represent that “They’re all in this together,” spirit.They care for the whole person, the whole community and the whole city—they’ve done this for decades and will continue to do so for decades more.