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Aileen Dinkjian Highlight
Go with your gut passion and see where it takes you.
About Aileen
- I pursued political science in college, following in my grandfather's footsteps to become a lawyer, but realized through internships that law did not align with my passion for people and communities.
- I discovered the world of public health after landing a job supporting the City of Chino's Healthy Communities initiative, inspiring me to pursue a master's degree in public health.
- Gaining crucial experience in Washington, D.C. opened my eyes to health disparities while fueling my drive to create change through policy and community action.
- Returning to California, I leveraged my background to secure a role developing health programs at the University of Southern California while completing a doctorate.
- My family, especially my grandfather and aunt in healthcare, instilled in me a mission to advance community wellbeing that guided me towards leadership roles.
- I worked my way up to direct health equity and inclusion efforts at a regional hospital, allowing me to improve care access alongside local partners.
- Now, as an assistant vice president championing population health, I lead initiatives to improve community health outcomes in the San Bernardino area.