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Javier Carrillo joined the California Diabetes Program in 2005. As the Area Health Promotion Specialist for the Greater Bay Area, Javier works to provide linkages between the California Diabetes Program and health plan/provider groups, healthcare professionals, people with diabetes and community organizations to assist with the implementation of the diabetes care guidelines to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes.  

Javier earned his Bachelor's degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Community Health and a Master's of Public Health degree in Health Education & Promotion from California State University, Fresno. Under the direction of Javier, the diabetes program at Kaweah Delta Health Care was recognized by the Latino Influencer Network for excellence in diabetes intervention. Javier has also been an invited speaker for the National Farmworkers Conference.

For the past ten years, Javier has conducted patient education, counseling on HIV/AIDS, tobacco prevention, and most recently, served as Director of Community Health Outreach Services for Kaweah Delta Health Care District.  As Director, Javier was responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating health education programs in the areas of diabetes, teen pregnancy prevention and oral health for uninsured children.  In addition, Javier served as the Chairperson for the Culture and Language Advisory Board at the District.   As the Chairperson, Javier ensured that the provision of healthcare services met the needs of ethnically diverse communities.  He was also responsible for reviewing and translating health education materials and patient information forms into Spanish to meet the needs of the Hispanic population.