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Mercedes Perezchica has a diverse work experience in the health and community development sectors. Mercedes started their career as a Research Assistant at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, where they co-authored a community assessment curriculum. Mercedes then worked as an Associate Director at Advancement Project (CA), where they managed staff and cultivated partnerships to complete planning efforts. Mercedes later served as the Director of Research and Evaluation at Youth Policy Institute, where they developed partnerships and implemented cross-sector initiatives. Mercedes then joined First 5 LA as a Program Officer, negotiating and monitoring contracts for health programs for young children. Prior to their current role, they worked as an Aging Services Program Manager at the City of Long Beach. Currently, they are the Director of Community Giving-Independence at Home at SCAN Health Plan, where they lead the development and implementation of health and wellness programs, oversees grants and sponsorship processes, and manages committees.
Mercedes Perezchica has a BA in International Relations and Hispanic Studies from Brown University, and an MPH in Community Health Sciences from UCLA.
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About SCAN Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent–that’s been our mission for more than 40 years. Founded in Long Beach, CA in 1977 by a group of senior activists committed to improving access to the care and services they needed as they aged, SCAN is a recognized leader in senior care. As one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, SCAN also provides a range of community services, including the innovative programs of Independence at Home and robust community education and community giving. The SCAN mission is not something that just hangs on the wall, it’s a commitment understood and embraced by every employee. We believe in supporting our employees so they, in turn, can support our members as well as seniors and caregivers in the communities we serve. That means providing training, tools and opportunities for growth—and rewarding jobs well done. Our employees enjoy: - A competitive compensation and benefits program - An annual employee bonus program - Generous paid-time-off (PTO) - Ten paid holidays per year - Excellent 403(b) Saving Plan, providing up to 4% match and vesting after three years - Casual attire . . . wear jeans every day!! - A work-life balance and much more! Want to learn more about SCAN? Visit us at scanhealthplan.com