Blanca Puga
Health Center Director, Grants Management and Community Programs @Chambers Health
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WORK HISTORY
Health Center Director, Grants Management and Community Programs @Chambers Health
Mont Belvieu, TX, US
Drive organizational growth and sustainability through strategic grant acquisition and community health program development across three-site FQHC serving 17,711 patients annually in Chambers and South Liberty Counties.Grant Portfolio & Revenue Development:Secure and manage federal, state, and private funding portfolio, ensuring 100% compliance with HRSA health center program requirements and Texas DSHS regulations Recent grant achievements (20••••25):• BPR/HRSA Expanded Access 2025 (New Award)• BPR/HRSA Health Center Program (Renewal)• Primary Health Care, Texas DSHS (Renewal)• Healthy Texas Women Cost Reimbursement, Texas DSHS (New Award)Maintain compliance across all federal and state grant requirements, including UDS reporting and FTCA standards.Program Leadership & Community Impact:• Lead comprehensive community health initiatives addressing social determinants of health and expanding healthcare access to underserved populations• Direct team responsible for patient enrollment services, including sliding fee scale programs, Medicaid/CHIP enrollment, pharmacy assistance programs, and federal/state benefit enrollment• Oversee program development and implementation across primary care, specialty care, and wraparound servicesStrategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement:• Establish and manage collaborative relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, local government, and funding agencies• Serve as primary liaison between health center and federal/state regulatory agencies• Lead community needs assessments and stakeholder engagement initiatives to inform program development and service expansion
EDUCATION
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
San Jacinto College
Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General
Texas Woman's University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT BLANCA PUGA
Healthcare executive with 18+ years of progressive leadership in federally qualified health centers and academic medical settings. Currently Director of Grants Management & Community Programs at Chambers Community Health Centers, Inc, serving Mont Belvieu, Dayton and Anahuac, Texas.I combine strategic grants management with community health program development to expand healthcare access. My expertise spans federal, state, and private funding acquisition and management, quality assurance systems, risk management, and health center program compliance. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with MBA credentials.Throughout my career, I’ve been drawn to organizations that are committed to bringing comprehensive healthcare—from primary medical care to specialty services—to underserved communities. I understand what it takes to build quality programs with sustainable funding structures, strong community partnerships, and operational systems that support both growth and clinical excellence.
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