Mariah Grajeda
Medical Student at UC Riverside School of Medicine
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About
Founded this nonprofit organization in response to the need for a culturally competent healthcare workforce in the Inland Empire. Focus is on community-based interventions and uplifting community members in an effort to create a community of health. Developed an apprenticeship program approved through the department of labor to certify students in both Medical Assisting and Community Health Work.
Experience
Founder - Health Empowerment through Active Leadership Inc. - San Bernardino, CA
(2024-01)
Founded this nonprofit organization in response to the need for a culturally competent healthcare workforce in the Inland Empire. Focus is on community-based interventions and uplifting community members in an effort to create a community of health. Developed an apprenticeship program approved through the department of labor to certify students in both Medical Assisting and Community Health Work.
- Motivate students from the area to pursue healthcare careers, providing them with exposure to the field that otherwise would not be possible
- Provide educational workshops and partner with local schools
Mentee - American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Haley Academy - East Lansing, MI
(2025-06 - 2025-06)
Participated in a mentorship program hosted by ABEM for one week as one of a small cohort of rising second-year medical students.
- Engaged in didactic lectures on healthcare disparities, community health, and residency preparation
- Networked with national leaders in Emergency Medicine
- Completed a portfolio project on air quality and its impact on ER visits in the community
- Participated in hands-on simulation at Central Michigan University and Henry Ford Health System
- Gained deeper understanding of how to address inequities in emergency care
CoFounder - Osteopathic/Natural Medicine Interest Group - Riverside, CA
(2023-08)
Founded an interest group that explores osteopathic principles, such as a holistic approach to healthcare, as allopathic students.
- Coordinate guest speaker events on integrative and natural medicine approaches
- Assist in planning community outreach events to promote preventive health education
Program Assistant - University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
(2019-06 - 2020-06)
- Organized and oversaw monthly social events for Hedrick Dorm Hall residents
- Facilitated integration of multiyear students and cultivated a sense of community
- Developed quarterly social calendars within budget allocations
- Created educational COVID-19 infographics for residents
Lead Medical Assistant/Office Manager - MDPoint Community Clinic - San Bernardino, CA
(2023-07 - 2024-07)
Independently managed nearly every aspect of operations, including contracting, credentialing, and insurance enrollment.
- Integrated Social Determinants of Health screening into care
- Assisted patients with insurance eligibility
- Coordinated vaccinations
- Performed patient intake and lab work
- Prepared the facility for state site reviews
- Created a healthcare career pipeline program for local students
- Developed community outreach initiatives to expand access to care
Scribe - Vituity - Colton, CA
(2021-08 - 2023-11)
- Documented patient encounters in real time for emergency room providers, including history, physical exams, procedures, and medical decision-making
- Acted as primary documenter during trauma alerts, recording emergent assessments and procedures
- Concurrently translated for spanish speaking patients while scribing their encounter
Medi-Cal Specialist - Arrowhead Regional Medical Center - Colton, CA
(2020-12 - 2023-07)
- Identified uninsured inpatient and behavioral health patients and facilitated Medi-Cal applications to ensure timely, quality care
- Educated patients and families about coverage programs and financial assistance
- Coordinated with providers, social workers, and case managers to support safe discharge planning
Education
M.D. - Medicine - University of California, Riverside – School of Medicine (UCR) (2028-05)
B.S. - Biology - University of California, Los Angeles (2021-12)
