Expertise:
Administration; Medical anthropology
Major Product/SVS:
Coordinate and optimize resources in health care for Latinos living in the United States.
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D.; Post Doctoral Degree in Medical Anthropology, Harvard University; Post Doctoral Degree in Medical Anthropology, University of California, San Francisco
Affiliations Awards:
Migration and Health Research Center; Society for Applied Anthropology; International Union for Health Promotion and Education; Latino HIV Outreach Network; American Public Health Association; California Multicultural Formation Network; Center for Public Health and Disasters
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to devoting her passion and her career to the neglected population.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to help immigrants.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing public policy, services, and research programs; Teaching; Overseeing four regional offices
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Castaneda hopes to help achieve immigrant rights and impact policy.