Dr. Alina Dorian

Biography

Alina Dorian serves as the Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. She has held key positions including Associate Director for both the Center for Public Health Disasters and the MPH Health Professionals Program. Dr. Dorian has successfully managed numerous development and implementation projects across a wide range of partner entities such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), local and state health departments, governmental and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. As the Faculty Advisor for the UCLA Mobile Clinic Project, she ensures that primary healthcare services are accessible to individuals experiencing homelessness. Her professional expertise encompasses training and education, and she has dedicated significant efforts towards building workforce competencies in response to public health emergencies. Dr. Dorian additionally serves as a Public Health Commissioner for Los Angeles County. Prior to UCLA, she was a Senior Health Associate at the American Red Cross. With extensive experience in global public health, her work has emphasized the impacts of disasters and the importance of resilient public health systems. She has contributed to various health initiatives in Armenia, including the development of the country’s National Health Plan and primary health care programming, which has earned her several commendations and grants.

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