Arnold Dimas, MPH, CHES

Experience

• 

  Brown University

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Ivy League Connection Scholar & Ambassador

  The Ivy League Connection is a non-profit that promotes a college-going culture in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). It awards full scholarships to the most qualified applicants to attend summer pre-college programs at top universities across the country.I was one of five selected for the Summer@Brown program, where I studied Techniques in DNA-Based Biotechnology. There I gained experience & practical skills in a laboratory setting for the first time and culminated my work researching X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (X-SCID) for my gene therapy project. I also blogged about my experiences.Upon my return, I advocated for the ILC and helped other students interested in the program with their essays and prepare for their interview as part of their application. Show less

• 

  RYSE Youth Center

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2014

  Tutor

  - Tutored 10+ youth 1:1 in areas of English, Spanish, Mathematics, Life and Social Sciences- Created age, linguistic, and culturally appropriate study tips using pedagogy to maximize learning outcomes

• 

  EarthTeam

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Intern

  -Conducted trash and water audits in local creeks and assessed water quality in the local watershed.-Implemented small-scale recycling system within the school’s Health Academy.-Led community service activities including cleanups around the Richmond High neighborhood, maintained recently-planted trees in Richmond, and restored ecosystems by reintroducing native species.-Volunteered with 100+ community members to reconstruct obsolete railroad area into the "Richmond Greenway" with playground, water fountains, trees, plants, and gardens. Show less

• 

  City of Richmond, California

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

  Student Researcher

  -Partnered with City of Richmond, UC Berkeley Center for Cities + Schools, and Richmond High School's Health Academy to research cost-effective strategies to address climate change effects in Richmond.-Conducted surveys with local residents and researched cost-effective change climate mitigation strategies.-Policy proposals were implemented into the City of Richmond Climate Action Plan (CAP).

• 

  Vanderbilt University

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Ivy League Connection Scholar & Ambassador

  - Awarded prestigious district-wide scholarship to study Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt University through intensive, summer pre-college program- Documented experiences in the classroom and as a first-generation college student via blog (www.15ilcatvanderbilt.blogspot.com)- Promoted college-going culture to my high school as an ambassador by helping students through informational presentations, application support, and interview preparationThe Ivy League Connection is a non-profit that promotes a college-going culture in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). It awards full scholarships to the most qualified applicants to attend summer pre-college programs at top universities across the country.As 1 of the 4 selected to study Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt University, I learned about the intersections of medical anthropology, Eastern & Western medicine, culture, and public health. While there, I blogged about my experiences.Upon return, I became an advocate for the ILC at my high school, sharing my experiences and helping students apply and prepare for interviews. Show less

• 

  Comparative Healthcare International Program at UCLA (CHIP)

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Education Chair

  -Created PowerPoint presentations on healthcare topics: healthcare systems, medical education, clinical care, health statistics, etc.-Developed academic curriculum, including presentations, documentaries, discussion topics, group activities, articles, etc.-Overviewed Taiwanese culture and healthcare system through two-week immersion program during the summer of 2017.-Travel experience included site visits to hospitals and clinics and lectures from medical professionals across medicine, surgery, radiology, psychiatry, dentistry, gerontology, and public health. Show less

• 

  Fresh Approach

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Food Equity & Outreach Intern

  -Assisted with Freshest Cargo, mobile farmer’s market program; provided fresh, local, and organic produce in food desert communities; sorted produce, engaged in and tracked sales.-Conducted outreach events to health clinics, social services agencies, and public benefit recipients;-Promoted use and awareness of food equity services (CalFresh, WIC, SSI).-Identified appropriate and promotional community-building opportunities with local organizations in the East Bay.-Translated and conducted surveys at nutrition education classes in English and Spanish; Conducted data entry.-Assisted with developing and organizing outreach materials for Fresh Approach services (Freshest Cargo, outreach events, and farmers' markets). Show less

• 

  Global Development Lab UCLA

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Undergraduate Researcher

  -Investigated project development strategies including human centered design, rapid project prototyping, and consulting simulations through extracurricular organization at UCLA-Researched food justice at Urban Agriculture Institute (UAI) and applied strategies towards a sustainable funding project-Conducted needs assessment, social lean canvassing, sustainable funding strategies, project evaluation methods, etc.-Produced newsletter to strengthen intergroup relations between program, community, and donors Show less

• 

  Latinx Film and Theatre Association

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Assistant Director of Budget & Finance

  - Allocated $1500+ in funds for annual film and theatre production events to celebrate Latinx culture- Completed grant writing applications for 6+ funding opportunities- Produced annual Latinx Film Festival and Night of Cultura events for 1200+ guests total- Actor for the original play, Untitled, showcased to UCLA students, staff, and community

• 

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  CDC Undergraduate Public Health (CUPS) Scholar

  UCLA Public Health Scholars Training ProgramFunded by the CDC Office of Minority Health & Health Equity, the program provides public health exposure to undergraduates through hands-on training, workshops, group excursions, and leadership & professional development.- Conducted original research and presented to Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the CDC in Atlanta, GA- Collaborated on health equity projects with diverse cohort across CBOs, health systems, and government agencies in L.A. Show less

• 

  Food Access LA

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Food Access & Healthy Retail Intern

  - Developed, translated, and administered qualitative research survey with stakeholders to evaluate Healthy Retail program- Collected data to track sales trends in evaluation of Bring the Farmer to Your School education program-Provided technical assistance and food demonstrations at corner store owners to promote healthy produce sales as part of Healthy Retail program

• 

  University of California, Davis

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Latinx Health Internship Program in Oaxaca

  The Latinx Health Internship Program in Oaxaca immerses students in understanding binational healthcare, Latinx health issues, and traditional medicine while gaining clinical & public health experience.- Designed and delivered health education interventions in Spanish across diverse settings in Oaxaca, Mexico- Cultivated binational, cultural, and healthcare competencies through 180 hours of field experience- Created original media content on personal blogsite: Healing, Health & Medicine (blogs, videos, photos)Find more here: https://dimasarnold.wixsite.com/oaxacaabroad2019 Show less

• 

  Latinx Film and Theatre Association

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Senior Board Advisor

  - Oversee, review, and approve funding applications, logistics, and organizational protocols- Train new members on funding, logistics, and production- Create guidebook outlining process for producing annual film festival and theatre production events for forthcoming years- Actor for the 14th annual Night of Cultura theatre production showcased to UCLA students, staff, and community members

• 

  Wise Entertainment

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Research And Development Intern

  - Conduct and present research information for the Vice President of Research & Development- Identify partnerships with local, state, and national organizations- Provide script content analysis, feedback, and materials for pitches and projects in development

• 

  Public Health Institute

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

  - Promoted to Lead in 3 months (youngest employee); and led team of 25+ across 3+ California counties- Led training for CRM database (10,000+ clients), case investigation (1000+), & resources identification (300+), care coordination, and community outreach- Spearheaded resource directories with 300+ basic needs resources (e.g. food, housing, economic, health)- Liaised between leadership, LHJs, and community to strengthen health systems and care coordination- Extended Kaiser’s contract via process improvement in team of 4, expanding vaccination outreach to 9000+ Show less Appointed to first cohort of PHI’s $63M Tracing Health program with Kaiser for COVID-19 contact tracing in California.- Identified and coordinate social services and community resources to 200+ individuals- Conducted virtual needs assessment, care coordination, and data entry using state CRM databases (CalCONNECT, MARI)- Trained staff in resource coordination, needs assessments, referrals, and resource guides development under latest CDC, state, and county guidelines- Created bilingual COVID-19 health education and resource guides Show less

  • Community Outreach Specialist, Lead

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Community Outreach Specialist

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
• 

  UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Graduate Student Researcher

  - Published 5 emergency preparedness certificates nationwide via 9-month multi-sector grant (CDC, PHF, ASPPH, TRAIN), working from inception to completion- Conducted independent research & quality assurance for 1000+ courses on 5+ platforms- Developed quality standards and metrics for systematic review concurrently with multi-sector SMEs- Organized data using Google Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) on the Box platform- Presented research at Association for Schools and Programs for Public Health (ASPPH) Annual Conference 2023 in Washington D.C. Show less

• 

  UCLA

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Graduate Financial Wellness Consultant

  UCLA Financial Wellness Program- Earned 100% recommendation rating for 1:1 consultation services with 50+ students across UCLA- Facilitated workshops, conducted outreach, and developed presentations for audiences of 100+ people- Analyzed data and developed recommendations for process improvement, outreach, and satisfaction- Completed 15+ hours of financial literacy training (e.g. credit, investing, budgeting, savings, loans, etc.)

• 

  Northern California Grantmakers

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2022

  Public Policy Intern

  - Conducted stakeholder analyses and landscape assessments on 6 state propositions for elections- Co-wrote and published 2 policy briefs on racial equity initiatives- Devised strategic engagement model and advocacy training series for members with Director- Worked at the intersections of public policy and public health through philanthropy serving organization (PSO) in the San Francisco Bay Area

• 

  La Clínica de La Raza

  Oct 2023 - now

  Planner

  - Manage $3M grants portfolio (~30 grants) supporting 8 sites across 3 Bay Area counties- Plan and execute grant reports, budgets, revisions, and proposals in collaboration with programmatic, fiscal, and executive leadership- Develop grant proposals for private, county, state, and federal funding ranging from $25,000 - $670,000