“This experience gave me the push to be a midwife. I always knew I wanted to work with kids, but this exact moment, when I saw life being brought into the world, I was like, “This is what I want to do. This is my calling.”

–Odalys Alva
HEAL Student

“When I get older, I want to provide a mentoring program with youth of color to build a bridge between patient and doctor…. Through HEAL, seeing doctors of color, who look like me, made a huge difference.”

–Osiris Hal
HEAL Student

“I saw a life being born from a C-section in labor and delivery…. I have a newfound respect for human life.”

–Alejandro Dethlefsen
HEAL Student

“I see myself as a surgeon, something I really am passionate about.... I have a huge support system, and with HealthPATH mentors, I have a bunch of cheerleaders in my corner.”

–Cathya Mendoza

HealthPATH prepares students for healthcare careers and provides a pathway to jobs in Alameda County’s rapidly growing healthcare sector.

–Jessica Pitt
HealthPATH Executive Director

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