Gabriela Alaniz, M.P.H.
Finance and Grants Manager
Gabriela Alaniz joined the Center in 2021, initially as a Project Manager overseeing the MOVE IT UP project and the later the Digital Health Equity (DHE) Project. Currently, she is the Finance and Grants Manager providing support in finance for current projects and providing administrative support for grant submissions. Gabriela has extensive experience in coordinating and managing community driven projects, including experience in academic research administration and finance oversight of large grants. She also has experience working with underserved communities in various areas including curriculum development, evaluation tools, qualitative research, project coordination, HIV, sexual health, substance abuse, and breast and cervical cancer. Gabriela holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from UCLA and a Master’s in Public Health from UC Davis. She is passionate about working with underserved communities and addressing the barriers that prevent well-being among those communities.