Thomas Siegmeth, MPH

Thomas Siegmeth, MPH

Alhambra, California, United States
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Tom Siegmeth has over 25 years of experience in the public health field, with expertise…

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Experience

Education

  • Loma Linda University Graphic

    Loma Linda University

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    Activities and Societies: Worked for Students for International Mission Service (SIMS) on campus linking students with international volunteer opportunities.

    Traveled to India with the School of Public Health as part of exploring health systems in developing countries.

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    Activities and Societies: Resident Advisor-Transfer Student House, Co-Chair of Transfer Student Association, Member of Pan American Latino Society, UCI Pep Band and Jazz Band Member (Trombone)

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    CAPE (California Award for Performance Excellence) Examiner

    California Council for Excellence

    - Present 11 years 2 months

    I have returned to the CA Council for Excellence in 2023 to serve as a CAPE Examiner following the Baldrige framework. I served as a CAPE Examiner in California between 2013-2015.

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    Baldrige Examiner

    Baldrige Foundation

    - 2 years 1 month

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    Advancement Chair-Troop 139

    Boy Scouts of America

    - 8 years 1 month

    Work with Boy Scouts (10-18) to track advancements towards Eagle Rank and serve as key support to Scoutmaster, parents, and Boy Scouts of Troop 139.

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    Troop 509 Committee Chair

    Boy Scouts of America

    - Present 1 year 5 months

    Social Services

Projects

  • "Sin Verguenza" Telenovela

    “Sin Verguenza” (Without Shame), a four-part telenovela miniseries tackles Shame and Stigma in the Latino community as part of a routine HIV Testing Campaign.A Telenovela format was selected as a means to expand access to educational media on the internet for a Latino audience.The telenovela series is featured on You-tube and Facebook and offer an entertainment value but also provide important public health messages.

    AltaMed’s “Sin Verguenza” telenovela project has set the direction for…

    “Sin Verguenza” (Without Shame), a four-part telenovela miniseries tackles Shame and Stigma in the Latino community as part of a routine HIV Testing Campaign.A Telenovela format was selected as a means to expand access to educational media on the internet for a Latino audience.The telenovela series is featured on You-tube and Facebook and offer an entertainment value but also provide important public health messages.

    AltaMed’s “Sin Verguenza” telenovela project has set the direction for Health Education and Public Health as a cost-effective and viable model for delivering public health messages and to increase the Latino community’s perception to risk. The character development and the storyline in the telenovela proved to be a successful method for reaching Latinos on a global level.

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  • Sin Verguenza

    The Sin Vergüenza (Without Shame) webseries encourages people to get tested as a routine part of their medical care and to seek HIV medical care should they test positive.

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Honors & Awards

  • Alas de Esperanza Award

    East LA Women's Center

    Support to women's programming and development of the Sin Verguenza Telenovela web series.

  • Certificate of Congressional Recognition

    Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard

    Recognized for Commitment to educating community on the important health issues including sensitive topics such as HIV and STDs.

  • Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Garcetti

    Mayor Garcetti, City of Los Angeles

    Recognized for service, leadership, and efforts to support women in the community.

  • Certificate of Recognition, City of Los Angeles

    City of Los Angeles, Jose Huizar, Council Member , 14th District

    Recognized for dedication to Community Service

  • Humanitarian Award

    Eastmont Community Center

    Recognized for Community Service and contributions to the East LA Community

  • Core Value Award, Promote Wellness

    AltaMed Health Services

    Promote Wellness for Individuals, their families, and their community. Recognized by AltaMed leadership for Core Value Award.

  • Certificate of Congressional Recognition

    Congresswoman Grace Napolitano

    Recognized for Excellence in Community Service.

  • Commendation

    LA County Board of Supervisors

    In recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all the citizens of Los Angeles County.

  • Make a Difference Award

    AltaMed Health Services

    Awarded by senior leadership the "Make a Difference Award" for leadership in Health Education and Wellness programming.

Languages

  • Spanish (ACTFL- Intermediate High)

    Professional working proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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