Stephanie Huerta Alvarez, MPH
Manager, Office of Health Career Pathways
Stephanie Huerta Alvarez grew up in the small, rural farm town of Caruthers, CA and is an alumnus of the first DA cohort at Caruthers High School. In 2016, she joined UCSF Fresno initially as an Academic Program Coordinator and served as the Education Director in 2022 and 2023 before being promoted to Manager of the Office of Health Career Pathways in September 2023. As a first-generation student and teen parent, she graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Biology with a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies. She also became the first in her family to complete a graduate degree and has a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of California, Berkeley. Stephanie’s personal and professional work experiences has shaped her efforts to identify and bridge the gaps in the K-16 health career pathway for future health professionals, increase educational attainment in rural and urban communities in the Central San Joaquin Valley and diversify the health care workforce. Along with her husband, who is also an alumni of the Doctors Academy, she enjoys spending her free time traveling to hers kids’ sporting events, crafting and finding new local restaurants and small businesses.
Education and Training
- University of California, Santa Cruz, BS, Human Biology and minor in Latin American and Latino Studies
- University of California, Berkeley, MPH with a concentration in Community Health
Angela Allison, MA
Supervisor, College Prep Health Pathways
A native of Sanger, Angela Allison joined the UCSF Fresno LaCMER team in 2009 as an Administrative Assistant. Having worked in this role for many years, she was promoted in 2019 to Academic Program Coordinator and began her role as Supervisor in November 2023. Angela supports the JDA and DA by recruiting and scheduling guest speakers, alumni support, and senior summer shadowing experience. Angela enjoys spending time with her husband and teenage children, treasure hunting at yard sales, the outdoors and reading.
Education and Training
- Kings River Community College, AA, General Studies
- California State University, Fresno, BS, Business Administration Marketing
- California State University, Fresno, MA, Curriculum and Instruction
- California State University, Fresno, Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Technology
Karina Reyes Banuelos, MA
K-16 Collaborative Coordinator
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Karina grew up in the farming community of Selma, CA and was an alumnus of the UCSF Fresno Doctors Academy Program at Selma High School. As a first-generation college student, Karina credits Doctors Academy with providing resources and support that allowed her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish at Fresno Pacific University. Karina obtained her Master of Arts in Education-Educational Leadership and Administration from California State University, Fresno. She has worked in a variety of educational support programs to help students and families transition into college. She has been with UCSF since 2019 and has thoroughly enjoyed growing personally and professionally through her work with students and community members. The best part of her job is assisting students become the better version of themselves by helping them accomplish their personal, educational and career goals. Karina began her role as UCSF Fresno K-16 Collaborative project Coordinator in April 2024. When Karina is not working with students, she is usually cooking, traveling and fishing with her husband and family.
Education and Training
- Fresno Pacific University, BA, Political Science and minor in Spanish
- California State University, Fresno, MA Ed, Educational Leadership and Administration
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Hope Delagdo
Student Support Assistant
Hope grew up in the close-knit agricultural community of Caruthers, California, and graduated from the Caruthers High School Doctor's Academy in 2016. As a first-generation college student, the Doctor's Academy was her first exposure to medicine. She attended UC Berkeley, double majoring in Chicano Studies and Molecular and Cellular Biology and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at UC Berkeley. During the pandemic, Hope joined the team as a student support, helping rising high school seniors with their summer medical research papers and facilitating discussions on health disparities. Now an intern, she assists with various outreach events and programs offered through Health Career Pathways. Hope recognizes the significant impact the Doctor's Academy has had on her life and aims to return to Caruthers to serve as a health provider, addressing social determinants of health and encouraging students to pursue higher education. In her free time, she enjoys coaching soccer, cheer, and softball, and participating in her book club.
Education and Training
- University of Californa, Berkeley, Chicano Studies and Cellular Biology
- University of Californa, Berkeley, MPH (In Progress)
Tony Santos
Project Specialist
Tony Santos joined the UCSF Office of Health Career Pathways team as a Project Specialist in 2022. Tony's a first-generation college student who kicked off his career with a Midwest healthcare organization and eventually made the transition to continue following his passion in supporting other healthcare and student initiatives by pursuing an opportunity with UCSF. During Tony’s free time, he enjoys the outdoors, being active, playing music, and experiencing what California has to offer.
Education and Training
- Minnesota State University Moorhead, BS Health Services Administration, minor in Business Management, and an emphasis in Long-term Care Administration
Summer Connery
CME Event Specialist
Summer is a San Joaquin Valley native and an alumna of Clovis High School. Though her education and career have taken her from San Diego to San Francisco, she returned to Central California in 2019 to help build the Continuing Medical Education program at UCSF Fresno. Summer has worked in the field of Continuing Education for the past 9 years in both Law and Medicine. She is experienced in program development, content creation, event management, and marketing. She joined the Office of Health Career Pathways to assist with outreach and events in 2023. Prior to working in education, she served individuals with developmental disabilities as a social worker. In her free time, Summer enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, and doing hot yoga.
Education and Training
- Fresno City College Honors Program, AA, Liberal Arts
- California State University, San Marcos, BA, Communication