Working with HHREC has played a major role in both my personal and professional growth. I first became involved with HHREC in 2022 while attending University of California, Berkeley as a sophomore student who wanted to become more connected to community work and public health. Through HHREC, I was able to move beyond what I [...]
My time with HHREC this semester has been truly insightful and conducive to my understanding of what resources are available for Alameda county residents. I went into HHREC wanting to learn more about the local community around Berkeley and acknowledge the work that has gone to support the health and longevity of Alameda county residents. [...]
I’m grateful for my time at HHREC, where I gained valuable insight into community health education and advocacy. Throughout this semester, I enjoyed contributing to building community resources and working with community data, which strengthened my understanding of how information can be used to serve populations better. This experience has enhanced my professional skills and [...]
I really appreciated my time with HHREC and everything I was able to learn through this experience. Learning how nonprofits operate, and how it plays a huge role in the sector of public health was very eye opening. I also found creating data reports valuable, as it helped me better understand how different factors impact [...]
Sara’s story is about learning how to give herself the same care, grace, and support that she has always given to others. Originally from the Sacramento area but with roots in Dallas, TX, she came to the Bay Area to attend University of California, Berkeley, where she began studying public health and building a new [...]
Allison is a Bay Area native who’s dedicated her life to empowering individuals in educational and community settings. Growing up as an introvert with social anxiety, she understands it is challenging to break the cycle of fear and avoidance. Growing up, Allison was acutely aware of her introverted nature. She preferred the company of books [...]
Drs. Chris and NNeka Harrison are Oakland natives, educators, researchers, and community leaders who have dedicated their work to supporting healing, leadership, and human-centered care in Alameda County. Through higher education, nonprofit leadership, and community based work, they have focused on helping future professionals serve others with empathy, self-awareness, and purpose. Their work is rooted [...]
Ian Gathu’s story is one of growth, healing, and giving back to the community. Through his work at the Health and Human Resource Education Center (HHREC), he proudly serves individuals and families throughout Alameda County, including Oakland, San Leandro, and surrounding communities. Ian began working with HHREC in December 2023 as a Peer Navigator supporting [...]
James Cook’s life began with challenges that most people don’t face until much later in life. Losing his mother young and surviving the upheaval of Hurricane Katrina shaped him before he even had a chance to figure out who he wanted to become. In the middle of fear and uncertainty, he learned how to stay [...]
I am writing to express my deep gratitude for the impact that HHREC has had on my personal, academic, and professional journey. I began interning at the agency when I was a senior in high school. At that time, I was still trying to figure out my future and felt hesitant about going to college. [...]
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