02.19.21
The Health Institute and C2Hub Presents
NAVIGATE YOUR
HEALTH CAREER
EVENT

VIRTUAL EVENT

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Welcome Overview, Keynote Speech, and Artistic Performance: 9:00AM-9:55AM

Oswaldo Grenardo, MD, MBA, MSHA - Centura Health

"An Uncommon Path into Medicine"

*Livestream available at 9:00am

Oswaldo (Ozzie) Grenardo, MD, MBA, MSHA, enjoys building life-long relationships with his patients. His medical interests include health disparities, diversity issues and health care administration. He is passionate about being involved in his community and completed rural outreach work in southeast Colorado for several years.

After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in human biology, Dr. Grenardo moved back to Denver to work in health care administration, earning a combined Master of Science in Health Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Colorado and completed his internship and residency training in family medicine through the University of Colorado at Rose Medical Center. He serves as Vice Chair of the Centura Health Physician Group Board of Directors and Chair of the Board’s Quality Committee.

Outside of work, Dr. Grenardo enjoys spending time with his college-aged daughter and large blended family. He likes playing sports and was a scholarship football player at Stanford University for four years. As a Colorado native, Dr. Grenardo is also a fervent fan of the Denver Broncos and Denver Nuggets.

Bobby LeFebre

Colorado Poet Laureate, MSU Denver Alumni

*Livestream from 9:00am-9:55am

Bobby LeFebre is an award winning writer, performer and cultural worker fusing a non-traditional multi-hyphenated professional identity to imagine new realities, empower communities, advance arts and culture, and serve as an agent of provocation, transformation, equity and social change. LeFebre’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Huffington Post, The Guardian, American Theater Magazine, NPR, and Poets.Org. In 2019, LeFebre was named Colorado’s 8th Poet Laureate, making him the youngest and first person of color to be appointed to the position in its 100 year history. LeFebre holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Metropolitan University of Denver and a master’s degree in Art, Literature and Culture from the University of Denver.

Panel Breakout Sessions: 10:00AM & 11:00AM

For more information, click on "Panelists" tab on top right of the home page.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Listen to the stories of individuals drawn into serving as behavioral and mental health professionals and what that work looks like for them today.

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CLINICAL

Find out how these practitioners made their way into clinical practice, the lifestyle of that profession, and how they have been shaped by the communities that they serve.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH/NON-CLINCAL

Learn about how these panelists found their way into rewarding non-clinical positions including public health, community-based education, administration and health tech.

Watch Community Health Panel Trailer

SBHA:
UPPER DIVISION & GRADUATE STUDENT
PEER-TO-PEER

Many students wish to apply to graduate programs in health-related fields. You are invited to join current grad students and find out about their strategies in applying for and successfully completing graduate school.
Proudly hosted by the Health Institute's Student Board of Health Ambassadors
*Panel only available at 10:00am

WELLNESS

Hear from panelists driven by a whole-person approach to health and wellness who have navigated their way into holistic and preventative-health careers.

Watch Wellness Panel Trailer

DACA & UNDOCUMENTED LICENSURE

Join us for a conversation about professional licensure in Colorado for DACA & Undocumented students. Learn more about the current laws and regulations and how you can get involved in advocating for policy changes for Dreamers. This session is open to all.
*Panel only available at 11:00am

Watch DACA Licensure Panel Trailer

EXPLORE IN-DEMAND POST-PANDEMIC HEALTH CAREERS.

LEARN FROM HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS.

BUILD YOUR PATHS.

Career Expo: Connect with External Partners 12:00PM-1:00PM

ACTIVATE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Would you benefit from having a coach to help you begin your career in health care? Activate Workforce Solutions seeks to bridge the gap between talented individuals seeking equitable access with employers in Denver. These services are provided with no cost to job seekers.

Visit Activate Workforce Solutions

CENTURA HEALTH

Visit the table for our premiere sponsor today and learn about careers within their health care organization. You can also get information about the Centura Health Scholars Program and the application process.

Visit Centura Health

COLAVRIA HOSPITALITY

The pandemic has highlighted the extraordinary bonds that develop between older adults and aging services professionals who care for them. Colavaria is passionate about serving their residents and their families in a unique intersection of hospitality, wellness and healthcare.

Visit Colavria Hospitality

CCHN

CCHN represents Colorado's 20 Community Health Centers that are the backbone of safety-net primary health care. They seek to expose students to allied health through training programs. Find out what it might be like to work in a safety-net clinic.

Visit CCHN

DENVER HEALTH

Denver Health is a staple of the Denver community and is a large safety-net hospital with many positions available. Learn about those positions as well as how to apply to the Healthcare Interest Program (HIP) that supports underrepresented students through mentoring, shadowing and healthcare leadership seminars.

Visit Denver Health

GRIFOLS/BIOMAT USA

Even though Grifols is the third-largest producer of plasma-derived medicines in the world, they pride themselves on small-company feel and familial culture. Forbes Magazine ranked Grifols one of 100 most innovative companies in 2013. Learn why you might want to become a part of their team.

Visit Grifols/Biomat

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DENVER

The Mental Health Center of Denver is a place for recovery, resilience and well-being, known locally and nationally as a model for innovative and effective community behavioral health care. Talk to MHCD staff about what it might look like to work for their organization as well as finding out about internships.

Visit MHCD

THE YMCA

The Y is dedicated to improving the health and well being for all. The Y is partnering with MSU Denver through internships and career opportunities. Develop workforce ready skills. Come and see what's available.

Visit The Denver YMCA

SCHOLARSHIPS with Lauren Koppel

If you are interested in learning about scholarships at MSU Denver, please drop in and chat with Lauren Koppel! You can also find out more about the health scholars program application.

Visit MSU Denver Scholarships