About Us
The Injury and Violence Prevention Program was established in 1996, under the UC Davis Level 1 trauma center, to proactively face the public health challenge of trauma-related death and injury.
Working closely with faculty and staff in the health system, our program maintains a commitment to reducing preventable deaths and injuries through education, research, and community outreach. Long-standing partnerships with state agencies, law enforcement agencies, and allied health organizations have enabled us to reach out to families, schools, community centers, medical professionals, and beyond.
Contact Us
Fax: 916-734-9417
Our Team
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Jennifer Rubin
Trauma Prevention Manager
916-734-9784
jenrubin@ucdavis.eduJennifer Rubin oversees the Injury and Violence Prevention Program at UC Davis Health. Jennifer has worked in hospital-based injury prevention for more than a decade and has been a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician for more than 20 years. Jennifer is also a Master Trainer for the A Matter of Balance senior fall prevention program and is an active leader in the StopFalls Sacramento Coalition. As the Coalition Coordinator of Safe Kids Greater Sacramento, Jennifer helps member agencies connect with safety resources regarding bicycle/pedestrian safety, car seat safety, fire/burn prevention, poison prevention, and water safety.
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Chevist Johnson
Violence Prevention Professional
Chevist Johnson is a Violence Intervention Specialist with the UC Davis Health Wraparound Program. He is a certified Gang Intervention Specialist with over 15 years of experience working with both victims and perpetrators of violent crime. As a resource to the communities he serves, Chevist leans upon his experiences as a former gang member himself to engage those looking to leave traumatic lifestyles behind, in hopes of discovering a new direction in life. A strong advocate for mindset and environment change, he seeks to provide individuals he serves with mentoring and community resources to help them take the steps needed to reach their full potential. A husband and father, Chevist is dedicated to serving the residents of Oak Park and its many community partners to help reduce violent incidents in the area.
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Fabian Rodriguez
Violence Prevention Professional
279-269-6172
fmirodriguez@health.ucdavis.eduFabian is a Violence Prevention Professional with the Wraparound Program at UC Davis Health. He has experience in various community programs, totaling more than 3 years of service to others. He is a Certified Reentry Specialist who has assisted incarcerated individuals in smoothly reintegrating into society. Also, a former youth counselor helping navigate life challenges in multiple foster programs. Fabian is passionate about trauma-informed care and is committed to promoting long-term wellness through support services.
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Kimberly Morales
Community Injury Prevention Educator
Kimberly Morales is a Community Injury Prevention Educator with the UC Davis Health Injury and Violence Prevention Program. As a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, she provides car seat education for families in the community. Kimberly holds a bachelor’s degree in public health from California State University, Chico. She joins UC Davis Health after working as a Health Promotion/Injury Prevention intern at San Joaquin County Public Health Services in Stockton, Calif. Having worked with different communities across California, she has a passion to empower families to live, work, and play safely.
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Marisela Rodriguez
Community Injury Prevention Educator
Marisela Rodriguez is a Community Injury Prevention Educator with UC Davis Health Injury and Violence Prevention Program. She provides car seat education to families at UC Davis Health. She has a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento in Health Science. She is certified as a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Child Passenger Safety Instructor and certified in transporting children with special health care needs. Marisela has over eight years of community bilingual education experience with diverse communities, schools, and clinical settings.