OpSam Health
Sophia Huynh has over eight years of experience in health care and community engagement, serving as a Continuous Quality Improvement Administrative Assistant at Operation Samahan and Project Coordinator for STRIVE, San Diego! since May 2015. At Operation Samahan, Sophia contributes to developing policies for healthcare optimization, analyzing patient feedback for improvement, and participating in chronic disease management initiatives. In the role at STRIVE, Sophia has successfully recruited partners, implemented Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) systems to enhance access to fresh produce, and developed educational materials on nutrition and health. Additionally, Sophia has managerial experience at Ahi Sushi & Grill, overseeing operations, staff training, and marketing efforts, while holding a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from San Diego State University.
OpSam Health
Operation Samahan (OpSam) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that serves the San Diego County community. Founded in 1973 in a barber shop in Downtown San Diego by Filipino health professionals offering services to immigrants who did not have the finances, linguistic skills, or ability to navigate the health care system. Today, Operation Samahan has evolved into a diverse community health center with services available in National City, Mira Mesa, City Heights, and Rancho Penasquitos. We provide primary care, dental, behavioral health, family planning, integrative health and wellness, healthy eating, civic engagement, and other health related services to the uninsured, underinsured, and underserved families of all income levels regardless of their ability to pay.