Marlene M.

Marlene M. serves as the Director of Addiction Initiatives at the UCSF Latinx Center of Excellence and is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. With experience in various leadership roles, Marlene is currently involved with the American Hospital Association's Committee on Behavioral Health and serves as a Board Member for the National Harm Reduction Coalition. Notable contributions include mentorship for medical students through the San Joaquin Valley PRIME program, leading the Comunidad Contra COVID initiative, and previously co-chairing the Care Transitions Taskforce at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Marlene's educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine from Stanford University School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from Stanford University. Additional involvement includes participation in fellowships and training programs aimed at improving healthcare and equity in the community.