Donna Abraham

Community Health Worker dedicated to improving patient health outcomes by providing health education, care coordination, and access to community resources. Participated in community outreach connecting vulnerable populations to essential services and medical care. Skilled in motivational interviewing and the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders

Community Health Worker at Women Infants and Children's Program (2023-09 – 2026-03)

• Improved prenatal health and nutrition and maternal outcomes by providing WIC participants with health education, supplemental food items, and referrals to community resources
• Minimized appointment cancellations by proactively confirming and rescheduling sessions, ensuring high-risk patients received essential WIC services.
• Offered breastfeeding information and support t by scheduling consultations with certified lactation specialists when requested by program participants
• Enforced strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and privacy laws, successfully safeguarding sensitive patient health information while maintaining accurate patient records.

Health Educator at Orange County Health Care Agency (2024-03 – 2024-12)

• Coordinated an impactful high school campaign across OC schools to raise awareness of e‑cigarette and flavored tobacco health risks
• Engaged students through health education, presentations, and imprint resources securing over 4000 signed pledges to remain tobacco-free.
• Collaborated with school administrators, teachers, and local health care agencies to coordinate outreach and ensure message alignment with public health guidelines.

Community Outreach Volunteer at Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Program (2023-01 – 2024-01)

• Implemented community outreach strategies targeting multi-cultural members of the community suffering from housing and food instability to connect them with vital community resources and health education
• Coordinated care plans for multi-cultural clients and offered follow up services to ensure clients remained actively engaged in their health and wellness plan

Community Health Worker Program Course Completion – Woodland Community College (2023-05)

Certified Drug And Alcohol Counselor Certification in Human Services Program – Long Beach City College (2021-05)

Continued Education Program – Long Beach Multi- ServicePublic Health Education And Medical Screening Center