Marcia Zorrilla

I graduated with a BS in animal science from Cornell University and a MPH in community health education from New York University. I've been a health educator in a teen clinic for nearly two decades. Working with adolescents, I've learned that unless mental health issues are addressed, it is very difficult to concentrate on life. Mental health issues impact a person's relationships, the ability to learn in school or hold a job. I currently work with a group of high school youth and have collaborated with them on community-based theatre presentations focusing on mental health issues from stress, anxiety, and depression to unhealthy relationships. I have published a chapter on youth engagement and I have made numerous presentations at conferences over the years on health education, mental health, and youth engagement. I have many years of experience with program planning, including starting new programs from the ground up. In 2011, I started the doctoral program in health education at the Loma Linda University, School of Public Health. I'm currently completing my DrPH in health education with a cognate in psychology. In 2014, I was honored to receive the Ruth White Doctoral Scholarship. Through my work and educational experiences, my passion for mental health education has grown. During my grad school journey at Loma Linda University, I've embraced the body and mind connection even more. We are "whole" beings and we cannot separate the body and the mind; we need to take care of whole person. Please see my LinkedIn for more information about my background. Also, please visit and "like" my Facebook page

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September 2016