Emily Jiang

Position Title: 

STI Outreach Specialist

Where are you from?

I am from Davis, California, and graduated from UC Berkeley in May.

Why did you decide to join NHC?

Living and working in the Bay Area, I saw how lack of access to and gaps in care kept people from receiving healthcare in time to prevent complications or worsening illness. I wanted to better understand how to address these challenges directly, and I saw NHC as an opportunity to gain the skills and experience to make a meaningful impact.

What are you hoping to gain or learn during your service term?

I hope to strengthen my outreach and patient navigation skills and learn how mobile and street-based care can improve outcomes in vulnerable populations. I also want to understand how public health systems work together to improve care for under-served communities and how I can best support those efforts.

What are you most looking forward to during your service term?

I am looking forward to building connections with clients and learning how to best serve and support them in ways that meet their needs.