Dora Barilla
HC2 Strategies
San Bernardino, CA USA
"When people care, that inspires me. When people have integrity and want to do the right thing, that inspires me."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
It's easy to get cynical about this mission and think that no one cares, hospitals won't want to invest, so what's the point? I got through that by listening to my passion for public health and not giving in. I've found that people really do care, they just need venues, platforms, and other people to care with them.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Sports Medicine
Pepperdine University
Graduate Degree
Public Health
Loma Linda University
Doctorate
Public Health
Loma Linda University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
As an asthmatic child, I learned to adjust to healthy habits and grew an appreciation for health and well-being.
2.
I knew I was interested in health but wasn’t sure what exactly I wanted to do with it, so I earned my bachelor’s degree in sports medicine, which exposed me to a variety of different health pathways.
3.
I found my passion for community health in my early career at Glendale Adventist Hospital.
4.
My journey into public health began after witnessing the impact of community on health and wellbeing.
5.
A pivotal moment in my career was helping a 16-year-old diabetic girl, which shifted my focus to holistic care.
6.
I earned my master's degree and doctorate in public health, deepening my understanding of social determinants of health.
7.
I went on to work for hospitals and health systems, championing policies and programs that integrate clinical care with community support to improve health outcomes.
8.
I now work as the president of HC2 Strategies, advocating for community-based healthcare solutions.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
No one cares about this. They're not going to want to invest.
How I responded:
It's easy to get cynical about this mission and think that no one cares, hospitals won't want to invest, so what's the point? I got through that by listening to my passion for public health and not giving in. I've found that people really do care, they just need venues, platforms, and other people to care with them.