Mariah Grajeda

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.

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

M.D. - Medicine - University of California, Riverside – School of Medicine (UCR) (2028-05)

B.S. - Biology - University of California, Los Angeles (2021-12)