Cecilia joined UHPP in May 2021 as a Health Access Assister. She was born in Peru and came to the United States around 20 years ago. In Peru, she has always enjoyed helping her community and ensuring everyone’s needs are met. After coming to the states, she graduated as a social worker from the University of Utah, where during her college education, she had the opportunity to be a volunteer in different nonprofits organizations and programs such as Injury Safety Program, and Prediabetes prevention. She also obtained the certificate of a lifestyle coach for National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Cecilia also worked with the Salt Lake County Health Department as a health educator. Before UHPP, she worked as a community health worker who connected underserved communities with important resources needed. She worked closely with clinical teams to ensure that patients were receiving proper, comprehensive care, and she established trusting relationships with her patients and their families to help them become more engaged in their health.
In her free time, Cecilia enjoys being outside with her family, dancing, traveling, and practicing meditation.
