Eli Jimenez Arriaga
Alameda
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented professional with extensive administrative experience and a passion for wellness. Skilled in scheduling, team coordination, customer service, and maintaining smooth studio operations. Certified Doula and Reiki Level 1 trained, bilingual in Spanish, with strong communication and people-centered skills. Eager to learn more about the Pilates industry, bringing a personal passion for healing the body through various wellness modalities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Cultural Arts and Healing Sanctuaries
Freedom Community Clinic
01.2023 - Current
- Managed daily program operations, including scheduling, logistics, and resources.
- Supervised coordinators, staff, and 10-15 volunteers, fostering teamwork and accountability.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation to support compliance and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with participants and stakeholders, resolving inquiries professionally.
Health Promoters Project Specialist
LifeLong Medical Care, Community Programs
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated program schedules, logistics, and materials for community health initiatives.
- Recruited, trained, and supported community members, ensuring clarity and engagement.
- Maintained organized program records, tracked outcomes, and reported on key metrics.
- Collected, analyzed, and reported program data with attention to detail.
- Provided professional communication in-person, by phone, and email.
Research Assistant/Coordinator
University of California San Francisco, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Recruited and enrolled study participants, ensuring positive experiences and clear communication.
- Managed data collection, documentation, and report preparation.
- Created social media and newsletter content to engage diverse audiences.
Administrative and Community Engagement Specialist
University of California San Francisco, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics COVID-19 Community Testing in partnership with Resilient Fruitvale
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Coordinated logistics and outreach for multi-day community testing events.
- Trained wellness teams, developed protocols, and conducted Spanish-language outreach.
- Maintained organized documentation and supported process compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Holistic and Women’s Health
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2019
Skills
- Team leadership & people-centered management
- Program coordination & operations management
- Budget oversight & grant support
- Strong organizational, communication & problem-solving skills
- Data collection & analysis (qualitative & quantitative)
- Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)
- Wellness support: Certified Doula, Reiki Level 1 trained
- Studio support: Basic workout equipment setup/maintenance, light studio cleaning, lifting up to 40 lbs
- Software proficiency: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Slack, Squarespace, Canva, MindBody (or quick learner)
Accomplishments
Awards
Certificate of Excellence in Community Research & Advocacy— Tobacco-Free Coalition
Certificate of Honor — Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco
Presentations
“Promotoras de Sanación: A Community Engagement and Health Worker Program Advancing Integrative Health Equity in Oakland, CA” (2025) APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo
Publications
Scan of The Field of Healing Centered Organizing: Lessons Learned
(2019) Eli Jimenez, BS, Jessica Tokunaga, MPH, Jessica Wolin, MPH, MCRP
Examining campus food pantry use among California university students (2020) Erin Esaryk, MPH, Eli Jimenez, BS, Sevan Kalaydjian, BS, and Suzanna M. Martinez, MS, PhD
Campus Food Pantry Use Addresses a Gap Among California Public University Students (2021) Erin E.Esaryk MPH, Eli E.Jiménez Arriaga BS, Sevan Kalaydjian MA, Suzanna M.Martinez PhD
148 Sleep thief! Falling asleep with the TV on is related to shorter sleep duration among Latino/a children (2021) Martinez, Suzanna & Esaryk, Erin & Jimenez, Eli & Tschann, Jeanne. Sleep. 44. A61-A61. 10.1093/sleep/zsab072.147.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Cultural Arts and Healing Sanctuaries
Freedom Community Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Health Promoters Project Specialist
LifeLong Medical Care, Community Programs
01.2022 - 01.2023
Administrative and Community Engagement Specialist
University of California San Francisco, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics COVID-19 Community Testing in partnership with Resilient Fruitvale
07.2020 - 10.2020
Research Assistant/Coordinator
University of California San Francisco, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
07.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Holistic and Women’s Health
San Francisco State University