Ernesto de Torre

About Ernesto de Torre

I am an ᴀɢɪʟᴇ and creative senior leader with 25+ years of program management and training development experience. Responsible for developing and deploying change management strategy, training programs and assessments, and providing coaching to executive leaders on workplace health and employee engagement.I have 14 years of multi-country experience managing all aspects of work and public health programs. I build and deploy global workplace trainings that are fit-for-purpose and culturally sensitive. Able to unify teams and build trust across geographic location and function to achieve desired outcomes. I am an expert community engagement professional who can enter any environment and quickly understand local dynamics and community strengths to build strong and lasting partnerships that enhance health outcomes. Able to skillfully work with community leaders to prioritize community needs equitably. I lead with integrity through active diversity and inclusion and a strong belief in positive intent. CORE PROFICIENCIES- Program management- Training development- Coaching and facilitation- Team leadership- Adult learning and cognition- Change management- Employee and stakeholder engagement- Workplace and public health- Public-private partnershipsFinally, I love to see people learn and grow. Learning is a lifelong experience and helping others to take every opportunity to learn is a passion. Everyone you meet knows more about something than you do, so everyone you meet can teach you something new.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Contra Costa County

   Mar 2021 — Present

   Full management of new COVID-19 Ambassador program focused on hiring community members to promote CCHS COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and community engagement. Primarily engaging underserved and low HPI communities. Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing County-wide health education, prevention and/or public health outreach programs, and supporting coalition building. Develop and implement program objectives; supervise activities of Project Coordinators and Ambassadors. Evaluate ongoing reach, effectiveness, and impact of programs. Collect and analyze statistical data. Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, public, community agencies and community members both in person and over the phone.

Education

• California State University, Chico

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

  1993 — 1996

• California State University, Chico

  Master of Arts - MA, Phsychology

  2001 — 2006

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Course work in engineering

  1989 — 1992