Name of Partner: Mireya Mateo Gomez: Program Manager, Office of Binational Border Health at California Department of Public Health
Location: San Diego, CA
Partner Website Link: Office of Binational Border Health at California Department of Public Health
What do they do/Who are they?
Mireya grew up in West Los Angeles in the Palms area, which is a hub for many Oaxaquenos, including her family. She is the program manager of the Office of Binational Border Health at California Department of Public Health, a work that enhance communication between CDPH and binational partners.
How do they partner with CCH?
Mireya is Mireya is a key member of the COI Leadership Council. She is passionate about community work and continues to champion causes like childhood obesity as a COI member.
Quote from Partner or from CCH Staff:
“What I am passionate about community work is the ability to work directly with the community and see firsthand the impact of the collaboration. Community work allows for all partners to have an equal role towards creating change, whether that be enrolling new voters to helping reduce childhood obesity.” – Mireya Gomez, SHCC Executive Director