Allison Miranda was born in El Salvador and immigrated to San Francisco at the age of two. Having grown up in the city, she proudly considers herself a San Francisco native. Allison is a recent graduate of San Francisco State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Public Health. Growing up low-income, she experienced the challenges her family and community faced accessing quality healthcare and nutrition. Motivated by these experiences, Allison plans to return to San Francisco State University to pursue a Masters of Public Health.
This background has inspired her to help guide San Franciscans in the public sector. Previously, she dedicated her time as a family navigator at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, where she served as a liaison between families, medical providers, and community-based organizers. She also interned at Catholic Charities OMI (Oceanview/Merced/Ingleside) Senior Center, where she assisted seniors and disabled adults by organizing activities, and providing nutrition services to promote their independence and prevent isolation. Allison hopes to explore a career in public health research and advocacy.
As a Dream SF Fellow placed at Accion Latina, Allison hopes to explore the intersection between public health, art, healing, and community. She will assist with event planning, gallery walkthroughs, and free bilingual outdoor art strolls throughout the Mission District in San Francisco.
Allison considers herself to have two left feet, but that doesn’t stop her from dancing or singing karaoke with her mom on the weekends. Allison values quality time with her family, whether sharing a meal or having meaningful conversations with her loved ones.
