Jane Delgado

Jane L. Delgado (born June 17, 1953) is a Cuban-American clinical psychologist, health care advocate, non-profit executive and author. She is president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. She is the author of The Buena Salud™ Guide book series (Newmarket Press, 2011)[1] and The Latina Guide to Health (Newmarket Press, 2010).[2] In 2012 the series was acquired by William Morrow an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers and published the "Buena Salud Guide to Arthritis and Your Life."

Early life and education

Delgado was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated with her mother, father, and sister to Brooklyn, New York in 1955. In public school, Delgado overcame early difficulties with English to rise to the top of her class, skipped 8th grade, graduated at the end of 11th grade, and enrolled at SUNY New Paltz.[3]

Delgado received a M.A. in psychology from New York University in 1975, a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from SUNY Stony Brook in 1981 and an M.S. in Urban and Policy Sciences from Stony Brook's W. Averell Harriman School of Management and Policy.[3]

Professional career

In the 1970s, Delgado worked for the Children's Television Workshop, first as assistant to the auditor starting in 1973. On the strength of her education in psychology, Delgado was soon promoted to children's talent coordinator on Sesame Street.[3]

In 1979, Delgado joined the Department of Health and Human Services and in 1983 joined the Immediate Office of the Secretary. Delgado eventually became Special Assistant on Minority Affairs, and was a policy staff member on the August 1985 "Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black and Minority Health".[4]

Delgado became president and chief executive of the NAHH in 1985, then called the Coalition of Spanish Speaking Mental Health Organizations, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Hispanics. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve in this position.[5] Delgado made environmental health a program effort in 1988 and initiated the first technology program for community-based organizations in 1991.[3] Delgado oversees a national staff and field operations in 20 states as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

Recognition

Delgado has won numerous awards and serves on several boards, including the Northern Virginia Health Foundation, the Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Board of Health Care Services of the Institute of Medicine, Keystone Center (Keystone, CO),[6] and the U.S. Soccer Foundation and is an advisor to both the Carter Center's Mental Health task force[7] and the March of Dimes. She served as a Trustee of the Kresge Foundation from 1997 to 2013 (term limited).[8] In 1998 and 2002 she was named by Hispanic Business one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the U.S.,[9] and in 2007 was listed among the 100 most influential Hispanics by People En Español.[10]

In 2000, Ladies Home Journal named Delgado one of seven "Women to Watch," among other "unsung heroines who are forging ahead to improve our health.[11] Delgado was honored in 2005 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation with their Award for Education, recognizing her contributions to innovation in the use of technology in health care.[4] In 2008 Delgado was honored as one of the Health Heroes for 2008 by WebMD Magazine.[12] On December 8, 2008, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid appointed Delgado to the Board of Directors of the Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center, a Congressionally mandated non-profit public/private research organization.[13] In 2010, Ladies Home Journal named Delgado one of its "Ladies We Love."[14] In 2011 the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appointed her to the National Biodefense Science Board.

Published works

Delgado has written numerous books in the health and wellness category. She is the author of ¡SALUD! A Latina’s Guide to Total Health, first published by Rayo/HarperCollins in 1997. A revised edition was named one of the Best Health Books for 2002 by Library Journal.[15]

She is the author of The Latina Guide to Health (Newmarket Press, 2010).

She is the author of The Buena Salud Guide book series (Newmarket Press, 2011 which is now William Morrow an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers). The first two books in the series, The Buena Salud Guide for a Healthy Heart and The Buena Salud Guide to Diabetes and Your Life, were published in March 2011 and received critical acclaim from Library Journal. The third book in the series, The Buena Salud Guide to Overcoming Depression and Enjoying Life, was published in November 2011 and in 2012 the "The Buena Salud Guide to Arthritis and Your Life" was published "according to the publisher's website. The Buena Salud Guide for a Healthy Heart was named one of the best health books in 2011 by the Library Journal.

Personal

Delgado lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Mark.

References

  1. ↑ "The Buena Salud™ Guide". Newmarket Press. Retrieved 2011-06-12.
  2. ↑ "The Latina Guide to Health". Newmarket Press. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Ruiz, Vicki; Virginia Sánchez Korrol (2006). Latinas in the United States. Indiana University Press. p. 885. ISBN 0-253-34680-0.
  4. 1 2 Heckler, Margaret M. (August 1985). "Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black & Minority Health" (PDF). U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  5. ↑ Schultz, Jeffrey D.; Kerry L. Haynie; Andrew L. Aoki (2000). Encyclopedia of Minorities in American Politics: Hispanic Americans and Native Americans. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 424. ISBN 1-57356-149-5.
  6. ↑ https://www.keystone.org/about-us-the-keystone-center/board-of-trustees.html
  7. ↑ "Mental Health Task Force and National Advisory Council". The Carter Center. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
  8. ↑ http://kresge.org/news/champion-diversity-and-inclusion-dr-jane-delgado-retires-kresge-foundation-board-trustees
  9. ↑ "Most Influential Hispanics". Hispanic Business. 2002. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  10. ↑ "100 Most Influential Hispanics" (in Spanish). People En Español. 2007-01-05. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  11. ↑ "Women to Watch". Ladies Home Journal. 2000.
  12. ↑ "Health Heroes 2008". WebMD Magazine. 2008-11-11. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
  13. ↑ "Hispana es designada miembro de centro de investigación de sustancias tóxicas" (in Spanish). El Sentinel. 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
  14. ↑ "Ladies We Love: Dr. Jane Delgado". Ladies' Home Journal. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
  15. ↑ "Jane L. Delgado, Ph.D., M.S." (PDF). My Medicare Matters. Retrieved 2008-09-13.

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