Project Staff

Sandra D. Briseno-Whizar

Community Health Worker Liaison

Sandra D. Briseno-Whizar is a dedicated Community Health Worker (CHW) with a passion for serving her community. With years of experience as a community health educator, outreach worker, contact tracer and training facilitator, Sandra has become a trusted advocate for Public Health initiatives. She holds a deep understanding of the importance of community engagement and empowerment in promoting wellness. As a contact tracer lead, Sandra has played a pivotal role in controlling the spread of infectious diseases by identifying and monitoring individuals who may have been exposed. Her empathetic approach and effective communication skills have helped ease anxieties and ensure compliance with necessary health protocols. In her role as a training facilitator, Sandra has demonstrated her ability to educate and empower others to become effective agents of change within their communities. Sandra is deeply committed to addressing the unique needs of underserved populations and advocating for health equity. Through her work, she strives to build trust, foster collaboration, and promote positive health behaviors that lead to healthier, more resilient communities, embodying the spirit of compassion and service in everything she does.

Education

• Contact Tracing - Johns Hopkins University in 2020
• Integrative Health - SDSU College of Extended Studies in 2017
• Childbirth Educator - CAPPA in 2016
• Community Health Worker - Project Concern International in 2015
• Birth Doula - Dona International and Doula Caribe since 2014

Areas of Expertise

Outreach, engagement and facilitation

sdherrera@sdsu.edu

Last Updated: 5/10/2024