Rebecca Medina Pleitez
About Rebecca Medina Pleitez
Rebecca Medina Pleitez serves as the Deputy Director at the California Primary Care Association, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in public health and policy, she has worked in various roles focused on maternal and child health and Latino outreach.
Work at California Primary Care Association
Rebecca Medina Pleitez has served as the Deputy Director at the California Primary Care Association since 2019. In this role, she contributes to the organization's mission of improving access to quality healthcare for underserved communities in California. Her responsibilities include overseeing various programs and initiatives that align with the association's goals.
Previous Experience in Public Health and Advocacy
Prior to her current position, Pleitez worked in various roles that focused on public health and community outreach. She was a Field Organizer and Latino Outreach specialist for Rodney Glassman’s U.S. Senate campaign in 2010. Additionally, she served as a Policy Analyst and Consultant at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health from 2010 to 2012, where she engaged in policy development and advocacy efforts.
Educational Background in Health and Administration
Rebecca Medina Pleitez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health and Healthcare Administration from California State University, Long Beach, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health with a focus on Global Health and Maternal and Child Health from Loma Linda University, graduating in 2009.
Experience in Community Health Organizations
Pleitez has extensive experience in community health organizations. She worked as a Research Associate at AltaMed Health Services from 2006 to 2007 and later served as the Community Relations and Policy Director at Clínica Monseñor Oscar A. Romero from 2013 to 2016. In addition, she was a Maternal and Child Health Research Associate at the County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health in 2009.
Entrepreneurial Venture with Found!t
In 2016, Rebecca Medina Pleitez co-founded Found!t, a venture aimed at addressing community needs. She contributed to the organization for nine months, focusing on initiatives that support health and wellness in underserved populations.