Taylor Berends Ches

Taylor Berends, CHES, currently serves as a Health Promotion Program Specialist at the Health Plan of San Mateo, building on prior experience as Health Promotion Coordinator and Health Promotion Fellow. Previous roles include Conference Coordinator at New Horizons, where Taylor managed a national conference and advocated for diverse speaker panels, and Economic Well-being & Wellness Education Program Coordinator at the Health Education Council, overseeing multiple projects and facilitating financial coaching. Taylor's background also features experience as a Community Health Leader, Teacher’s Assistant at San Francisco State University, and various positions in customer service and administration. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Health Education and Spanish from San Francisco State University.