Christian Starks

Director of Community Health @Dignity Health

San Bernardino, CA, US

Developed and implemented comprehensive vision and strategy for department, programs, policies and procedures.Provided organizational management and leadership. Ensured the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of strategic programs that address identified priority community health needs. Led the development of the community health needs assessment, implementation strategy and community benefit report.Secured resources and fostered collaborative relationships. Evaluated and assessed department programs, strategies, initiatives and performance indicators. Ensured the timely and accurate reporting of expense and program data for mandated reporting.Identified and led grant proposal development, submission, and award management. Managed CommonSpirit Health’s Community Health Improvement Grants program for San Bernardino County market. Collaborated with internal departments and external community organizations to address identified priority needs and improve health and quality of life.

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor's degree, Public Health Education and Promotion

California State University, Northridge

Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor's degree, Public Health Education and Promotion

California State University, Northridge

Certificate, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

California State University, Northridge

Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration