INTRODUCTION
The FACES for the Future Program at John O’ Connell High School (JOCHS) is located in the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. The program started in 2015 in partnership with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the San Francisco Unified School District. The FACES program provides a 2-year healthcare internship and leadership development program for JOCHS students in the 11th and 12th grades. The program supports entry into healthcare professions, including public and behavioral health careers, through internships, workshops, academic support, college preparation and wellness support.
PROGRAM
Health Careers Exploration
- Clinical and non-clinical rotations with San Francisco Department of Public Health agencies, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and Laguna Honda Hospital.
- Exposure to one-on-one relationships with Internship Supervisors who provide support, guidance and hands-on training.
- Interactive Workshops and Field Trips designed to further immerse students in the health and public health professions.
- Interaction with health professionals who regularly present during classroom workshops to enhance healthcare preparatory curricula.
Academic Support and Enrichment
- Health careers preparatory curriculum at John O’ Connell High School, covering topics such as HIPPA, ethics and confidentiality, safety, and professionalism.
- Individualized academic and career support to high school students via one-on-one advising and tutoring.
- College pathways support in helping search for college, apply and receive financial aid.
Wellness Support and Psycho-Social Intervention
- A Psychosocial Program focusing on counseling and education.
- Ongoing case management, psycho-social referrals to appropriate services when appropriate.
- Individualized Life Coaching and academic plans.
- Strong commitment to engaging parents and families in all aspects of the FACES program via parent meetings and phone conferences.
Youth Leadership Development
- Regular personal growth workshops focused on experiential learning about self-advocacy, assertive communication, healthy and unhealthy relationships, stress management, and other relevant topics.
- Team building activities and support experiences.
- Working with and supporting youth to seek out leadership opportunities in FACES as well as their schools and neighborhoods.
LEADERSHIP
Quynh Nguyen, Program Coordinator
Quynh Nguyen is the Program Coordinator for FACES for the Future at John O’Connell High School and Burton High School in San Francisco.
Born and raised in Vietnam, Quynh immigrated to the U.S. as a sophomore in high school in New Jersey. A year following, she moved to Long Beach, California, and finished high school in the International Baccalaureate program. Quynh graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and Integrative Biology. Having moved many times as a young adult has helped Quynh learn how to adapt, build, and maintain relationships. She has hopes to support and encourage students in ways that her mentors have along the way. Quynh enjoys hiking, new boba stores, traveling to new cities, and meeting new people.
CONTACT
Quynh Nguyen
FACES for the Future San Francisco
555 12th Street, 10th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 593-0845
Email: Qnguyen@phi.org