Tobacco Use Prevention Program Internship
Internship information:
For three months, I interned under the Orange County Health Care Agency's Tobacco Use Prevention Program. Throughout this time, my primary projects and tasks involved community engagement. I assisted staff in multiple departments on their prospective projects by reviewing websites, proof reading materials in Spanish, and assisting with the logistics of meetings/events. I shadowed different staff in their roles and meetings to learn about what they did to help prevent tobacco use. Some of the shadowing I did included subcontractor meetings, a youth focus group, and the promotion of treatment services. I was able to help with translating presentations, blog posts, and served as a Spanish speaker at outreach events. I provided tobacco education and prevention information to community members in Spanish. As one of the few Spanish speakers in the agency, my Spanish was a vital role for my internship and population being served. The agency is located in Santa Ana, which is known for its many Spanish speakers and Latinx population.
1-866-New-Lung Tobacco Cessation Class Series
I attended tobacco cessation classes from the 5 session class series provided by New Lung. I was able to shadow the cessation specialist in how the curriculum was taught, building relationships with participants, and creating a supportive learning environment.
Santa Ana Healthy Retail (SAHRT) Meeting
I helped with logistics of preparing for the meeting by updating guest lists, creating materials, and setting up the meeting the day of. I checked-in attendees from several organizations and provided them with materials needed throughout the meeting.
Subcontractor Meeting Agenda
I was able to shadow the staff support specialist in a meeting with American Lung Association (ALA) staff. I learned how subcontractor relationships are built, the role of the staff support specialist, and the progress of ALA's objectives.
Training
A Strategic Approach to Tobacco Recovery in Behavioral Health Programs
