Valentina Mejia

Valentina Mejia, MPH, is a dedicated public health professional with experience in developing and implementing health programs. Currently serving as a Prevention Consultant at New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC), Valentina focuses on improving mental health among youth through workshops and free mental health resources for K-12 students in Passaic County. As a Public Health Research Consultant at Strategic Health Advisors, LLC, Valentina organizes key informant interviews and surveys for community health assessments. Previous roles include Health Promotion Graduate Coordinator at Montclair State University, where Valentina aimed to reduce health disparities, and Sexual Education Intern at Advocates for Youth, responsible for curriculum development and program management. Valentina holds a Master of Public Health in Community Health and Preventive Medicine and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Montclair State University.