Christina Polanco
About Christina Polanco
Christina Polanco serves as the Lead Data Analyst at MCG Health, where she has worked since 2009. She holds a Master's degree in Biostatistics from UCLA and has extensive experience in healthcare data analysis and epidemiology.
Work at MCG Health
Christina Polanco has served as the Lead Data Analyst at MCG Health since 2009. In this role, she organizes, analyzes, and interprets healthcare data, contributing to the organization's mission of improving patient outcomes. Her tenure of 15 years in the Greater San Diego Area highlights her commitment to the field and her expertise in data analytics within healthcare.
Education and Expertise
Christina Polanco earned her Master's degree in Biostatistics from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing her studies from 1994 to 1996. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in statistical methods and data analysis, which she applies in her current role and throughout her career in healthcare analytics.
Background
Before joining MCG Health, Christina Polanco worked as a Principal Statistician at Information Resources from 2004 to 2008 in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also held the position of Senior Health Data Analyst at PacifiCare Health Systems from 1997 to 2000 in Santa Ana, CA. Her career spans various roles in data analysis and statistics, focusing on healthcare applications.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Christina Polanco has been involved in epidemiology and health services research since at least 2009. She has taken on managerial responsibilities for significant projects in this field, demonstrating her leadership and expertise in healthcare data analysis. Her contributions have supported advancements in research and data-driven decision-making.