Karina Montes de Oca

Karina Montes De Oca is a dedicated professional in the field of behavioral health and community service, currently serving as a Behavioral Health Community Health Worker at LifeLong Medical Care since September 2023. Prior experience includes roles as an Americorps Health Fellow at UCLA, where a focus on financial wellness was prominent, and a Financial Wellness Peer Programming Coach from June 2022 to June 2023. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UCLA and Associate’s degrees from the College of Alameda. Karina's extensive involvement at the College of Alameda encompassed tutoring, leadership in student government, and various roles in community support organizations such as Hack the Hood and La Clínica de La Raza, where impactful community engagement began as a Youth Peer Health Educator.