Gabriella Mendez's Profile
Name:
Gabriella MendezHealthCorps Program Coordinator
HealthCorps Program Coordinator
Contact Info:
Email:
gmendez@kingstonisd.orgAbout Me
Educational History:
I graduated high school from Tishomingo High School in 2013. I received a Bachelor of Science from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC where I majored in Biology with a focus in Chemistry. I am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Oklahoma State University with a focus in Rural Health.
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors of Science
Master of Public Health Candidate
CK-12 Certified Educator
Certified Atlantis Fellowship Intern
Current Position:
HealthCorps is a national nonprofit founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz to create a healthier generation of young people. Kingston students have a unique opportunity to participate in the HealthCorps Living Labs program. Through HealthCorps, and with the financial support of the Chickasaw Nation, a recent college graduate with a passion for health and wellness has been placed in Kingston High School to carry out unique in-school programming. Using peer mentoring to deliver a progressive curriculum in nutrition, fitness, and mental strength, the Kingston High School HealthCorps Coordinator empowers our students and our community to make healthier choices. Kingston HealthCorps Coordinator, Gabriella Mendez, hosts
a club meeting every Wednesday at lunch for all students to get involved in making Kingston a healthier community. For more information email Ms. Mendez at gabriella.mendez@healthcorps.org.