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Sherry Hirota
We bring patients into our long-term planning process for direction and advice. We are not just serving the community; we are of the community. |
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Community Health Leaders 1994
Area(s) of expertise: Health access/advocacy Primary care Refugee and immigrant health
Leader’s Biography 1994: Executive Director, Asian Health Services, Oakland, CA Hirota began her involvement in Asian health services as a single mother seeking health care. Hirota's organization, which serves one of the nation’s largest Asian and Pacific Islander populations, reflects a deep commitment to her community and to patient participation in program decision-making. Her skill lies in an exceptional ability to educate other community advocates about health and cultural diversity on a regional, statewide and national level.
Where this Leader can be reached today: Chief Executive Officer Asian Health Services 818 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 986-6830 Email: shirota1@earthlink.net
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