CHW Learning Circle: Addressing Cancer Prevention & Advocacy

Welcome to the CHW Learning Circle: Addressing Cancer Prevention & Advocacy event! Join us online for an engaging discussion on how Community Health Workers can make a difference in cancer prevention and advocacy efforts. Presenter Jesus Barrera from the American Cancer Society will present on the work his organization is doing to coordinate care with Community Health Workers.

Jesus Barrera is an experienced healthcare professional with a decade of expertise in quality improvement, leadership, and public health. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Community Partnerships for the American Cancer Society, he is dedicated to fostering strategic collaborations that drive cancer prevention, advocacy, and awareness efforts within communities.

Jesus holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Master’s degree in Health Administration from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. His career is marked by a passion for improving health outcomes and making a lasting impact on public health systems.

Throughout his career, Jesus has developed a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare field, combining scientific knowledge with leadership skills to support initiatives that improve the quality of care and community engagement.

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