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Dora Barilla
Dora Barilla
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Dora Barilla

HC2 Strategies

Ontario, 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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Dora's work combines: Medicine, Entrepreneurship, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Co-Founder & President

I lead a mission-driven community health consulting company.

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Day In The Life Of A President Of A Public Health Organization

My Day to Day

My work revolves around building healthy, connected communities by bridging gaps between hospitals, public health, and community organizations. I spend my time identifying barriers to healthcare access for vulnerable populations and facilitating collaborative solutions through meetings and strategic planning. My role involves advocating for systemic change at local, state, and national levels to ensure equitable healthcare for all, particularly those struggling the most.

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

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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.

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