Ana Valdés

Dr. Valdés' career has been characterized by a consistent focus on advocacy for low-income patients, improvements in community health, and a deep understanding of health policy issues. Dr. Valdés graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Tufts School of Medicine, and her early career as a doctor included work in rural New Mexico, Mexico, and Guatemala. During the course of her professional activities she has had engagements with the Harvard School of Public Health, and the California Healthcare Foundation Healthcare Leadership Training Program.

Dr. Valdés oversees all services related to the whole health of all HealthRIGHT 360 clients throughout California, including behavioral health, medical and dental care, in custody treatment, and Re-Entry services. She has a special focus on Integration of all services in the continuum throughout the organization, bringing on merged entities to enhance the cultural integration and best practice learning across both organizations, and creating a robust Continuous Quality Improvement program across the agency that incorporates the Quadruple Aim. She works to foster a culture of high quality care and excellence throughout the organization for the marginalized and underserved communities.