
Christina Gareis-Brok
@christinagareis-brok
I advance health equity through grants, community outreach, policy, and bilingual public health programs.
What I'm looking for
At the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity, I develop grant submissions, manage CDC Health Disparities funding, and reallocated $1 million to support new and existing projects. I also oversee the Latino Advisory Committee and facilitate statewide health equity discussions and racial equity trainings.
Previously at Nueva Esperanza, I used bilingual outreach, focus groups, vaccine clinics, health communications, and policy advocacy to address barriers affecting Hispanic/Latino communities in North Philadelphia. I bring public health research, grant administration, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and Spanish-language communication to work that helps underserved populations achieve health equity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Public Health Program Administrator
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Develops, coordinates, and writes federal and foundational grant submissions for the Office of Health Equity. Identified and re-allocated $1 million of unspent funds from a $27 million CDC Health Disparities grant to support new and existing projects.
Community Public Health Coordinator
Nueva Esperanza Inc.
Jul 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Utilized bilingual skills to address vaccine hesitancy among Hispanic/Latino community of North Philadelphia, focused on COVID-19 and influenza. Organized monthly vaccination clinics and led focus groups to tailor health communication campaigns.
Health Programs Consultant
Nueva Esperanza Inc.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)
Compiled 12 months of COVID-19 data into usable Excel reports and developed methodologies to understand vaccine hesitancy in the community. Conducted focus groups and worked with faith leaders to address vaccine concerns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Public Health, Public Health
Master of Public Health degree from Thomas Jefferson University, completed in August 2022.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Public and Population Health Leadership, completed in June 2021.
St. Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, completed in May 2019.
St. Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, completed in May 2019.
Saint Louis University
Study Abroad, Study Abroad
2017 - 2017
Study abroad program in Madrid, Spain during Fall 2017.
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