Angie Calderon Irizarry
About Angie Calderon Irizarry
Angie Calderon Irizarry serves as the Regional Director of Market Development at Cano Health, where she focuses on community health initiatives and collaboration to improve healthcare outcomes. With a background in healthcare administration and extensive experience at Centene Corporation, she advocates for community-driven solutions to address healthcare insecurities.
Work at Cano Health
Angie Calderon Irizarry has served as the Regional Director of Market Development at Cano Health since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing community health initiatives and addressing healthcare insecurities. Her work involves promoting collaborations within communities to drive positive health changes. Based in Tempe, Arizona, she has been instrumental in developing strategies that engage community members and improve health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Angie Calderon Irizarry holds a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) from Franklin University, which she achieved in 2016. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing with a minor in Human Resources from the same institution, completing her studies in 2013. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex healthcare challenges and implement effective community health strategies.
Background
Before joining Cano Health, Angie Calderon Irizarry worked at Centene Corporation for over seven years in various roles. She began her career there as a Member Services Representative from 2006 to 2013. Subsequently, she held positions as a Community Relations Representative, Community Relations Coordinator, and Community Outreach Specialist, focusing on community engagement and health education in different regions, including Columbus, Ohio, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Community Health Initiatives
Angie Calderon Irizarry is an advocate for community engagement as a means to improve both medical and mental health outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural aspects, such as food, music, and religion, to effectively address health challenges. Her philosophy centers on the belief that healthcare improvement requires collaboration beyond medical professionals, promoting community-driven solutions to enhance health education and access.