Aleczis Rikky Padilla, MPH, CHES®
El Paso, TX 79935 | (915)630-6442 | aleczispadilla@gmail.com
Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA (UWF) | GPA: 3.55
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Concentration: Global Health
Practicum: Binational HIV Interventions with PWID
CEPH Accredited
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP) | GPA: 3.54
Bachelor of Science in Public Health- Health Promotion
Minors: Nutrition and Biological Sciences
Academic Honors and Departmental Honors
UTEP Outstanding Community Service Award in Health Promotion
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates of Liberal Arts
EMT COURSE | PRO-ACTION EMERGENCY INSTITUTE
Basic Emergency Technician training course.
Work Experience
City of El Paso Department of Public Health | El Paso, TX | August (2020) – (PRESENT)
PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION MANAGER SPRING 2024
Lead the development and implementation of the accreditation framework, coordinating efforts to achieve PHAB accreditation and ensuring alignment with national public health standards.
Oversee Health Project Coordinators and their initiatives, providing guidance and support to ensure effective execution of accreditation-related tasks and projects.
Manage the documentation process for accreditation, including the creation and organization of necessary materials, and facilitate internal and external reviews.
Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to address accreditation requirements, enhance public health services, and promote continuous quality improvement.
Monitor and report on accreditation progress, maintaining clear communication with leadership and ensuring adherence to timelines and standards throughout the accreditation process.
HEALTH PROJECT COORDINATOR FALL 2022
Supervise and mentor staff engaged in community health projects, including cancer screenings, immunizations, mental health, and preventive services.
Develop and finalize Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), ensuring compliance and approval from the city's legal department.
Direct and support employees in delivering essential services to vulnerable populations within El Paso, aligning with public health goals.
Collect and review staff progress reports on DSHS-funded health measurement initiatives, ensuring targets are met.
Collaborate with city Human Resources to interview and select candidates for new program roles, strengthening the team.
DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST FALL 2020
Managed activities related to the DSHS Waiver 1115, including enrolling community members in Medicaid Waiver Services, conducting follow-up activities such as home visits and phone calls from the STD clinic, performing data analysis, and disseminating reports for state compliance and program improvement.
Participated in clinical coordination meetings with program coordinators to provide updates.
Conducted referral interviews for the Medicaid Waiver program, scheduled clinic appointments, communicated with clinicians, and followed up with clients.
Requested and reviewed electronic medical records to ensure accurate patient tracking.
Assisted with literature reviews, research, and presentations as requested.
Promoted programs through city press releases, social media, interviews, and advertisements.
Organized public health events at the program, departmental, and city-wide levels.
MENTAL HEALTH MEASUREMENT LEAD
Oversaw the Texas Health and Human Services mental health measurement and facilitated linkage to care for participants who reported behavioral health hospitalization within 30 days post-discharge.
Conducted press releases for mental health awareness events and coordinated a community-wide Mental Health Awareness Month event to fundraise for individuals unable to afford behavioral health services.
COVID-19 VACCINE TASK FORCE LEAD
Provided vaccine health education before and after administration, monitored health post-vaccine, and offered evidence-based information and fact sheets for the Moderna vaccine, addressing questions and concerns.
Collected COVID-19 case data from local labs and led the education and assignment of new area workers within the taskforce.
Trained by the city medical staff to administer the Moderna vaccine at city facilities under the Health Authority's direction during the state emergency response.
Project Vida Health Center | El Paso, TX | February (2019) – August (2020)
MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH FACILITATOR
Delivered comprehensive wellness and mental health education to youth and parents, increasing awareness and encouraging healthy practices within the community.
Led outreach initiatives to educate the public about available health services, enhancing the visibility and utilization of PV's offerings.
Collaborated with SISD schools to develop and implement a tailored Mental Health Curriculum, directly addressing the needs of students and promoting mental well-being.
Collected, analyzed, and reported program data to funders and grantors, ensuring transparency and demonstrating program impact.
Designed a comprehensive Program Manual for the Behavioral Program in schools, providing clear guidelines and resources for effective implementation.
Conducted thorough research and evaluation within the department to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Developed grant proposals, securing funding to support and expand health education and mental health initiatives.
Department of Public Health | El Paso, TX | January (2018) - December (2018)
EPIDEMIOLOGY/ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INTERN
Analyzed local health statistics to inform the development of interventions and prevention materials for food and waterborne illnesses.
Utilized local lab data to create a testing guide for food and waterborne diseases for pediatric patients, under the guidance of the Lead Epidemiologist.
Designed social media infographics for the ZIKA Preparedness program to enhance public awareness.
Delivered presentations on ZIKA as part of the Speakers Bureau.
Provided health education on ZIKA, contraception, and family planning to promote informed decision-making and prevention.
Certifications
GRANT WRITING & MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Workshop certificates of completion provided by Grant Writing USA.
CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST #34289 (Ex. 9/2025)
CHES® Certification is provided by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
HARVARD T.H. CHAN- SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Certificate in Management and Leadership Skills for Environmental Health and Safety Professionals
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID USA CERTIFICATE (ADULT AND YOUTH 2021)
Have been trained to provide initial help to people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and substance disorders.
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH & CLINICAL RESEARCH (2022)
A CITI Program training was completed during my MPH practicum project at The University of West Florida.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND INFECTION CONTROL (2019)
Graduate certificate completed at El Paso Community College.
PROTECTING HUMAN RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS #95149 (2017)
Training completed with The National Institute of Health