Adrian Lopez Romero

Maternal and Parent-Child Health Policy and Systems Lead at Best Starts for Kids Public Health - Seattle & King County | Executive MPA at Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Role
Maternal and Parent-child Health Policy and Systems Lead at King County, WA
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Adrian Lopez Romero

Public administration leader with over 17 years of experience across government and nonprofit sectors. Proven track record of leading social, educational, and technology-driven initiatives that advance equity and social justice. Skilled in managing diverse, interdisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across academic, cultural, and ethnic lines.Expertise includes program leadership, contract management, systems development, policy research and implementation, and data analysis. Deeply committed to community well-being, with extensive experience supporting children and families in areas such as mental health, developmental needs, medical and nutrition services, safety, parent engagement, and social support.

Experience

  1. Maternal and Parent-child Health Policy and Systems Lead

    King County, WA

    Feb 2025 — Present · King County, WA, US

    Provide strategic policy direction and cross-system leadership for Best Starts for Kids investments in maternal and parent-child health, working across PHSKC and the Department of Community and Human Services.• Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of maternal and parent-child health policies; serve as assurance lead for maternal and parent wellness within the Community Health Services Division.• Guide systems-change strategies aligned with Best Starts for Kids’ equity goals, centering community voice and evidence-based practice.• Provide strategic oversight for Best Starts for Kids Prenatal-to-Five strategies, managing a PHSKC budget exceeding $14 million to align with county priorities.• Selected to be part of the 30-month Maternal Child Health Policy Innovation Project Learning Community, led by the Public Health Law Center at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and Health Resources and Services Administration, focused on policy innovation in nutrition security and maternal/child health systems.

Education

  • Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas (Venezuelan Institute of Scientific Research)

    N/A, Student in Training - Department of Mathematical Analysis

  • Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco de Miranda

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics Education, Education

  • Cornell University

    Executive Master of Public Administration

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