Teresa Castaneda

Teresa Castaneda is an experienced public health professional currently serving as a Communicable Disease Investigator/Prevention Specialist at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District since June 2019, where responsibilities include investigating and reporting on sexually transmitted infections and expanding access to STD testing and treatment through partnerships with community organizations. Previous roles include COVID-19 Lead Investigator, providing guidance and education to long-term care facilities, and Medical Case Manager for Ryan White Part B clients, addressing a wide range of health and social needs. Earlier experience features a Special Project Coordinator role focused on community health assessments and an internship dedicated to communicable disease prevention. Teresa holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.