Jake Abarca, MPH

Social Impact & Systems Strategist

Prism Impact Solutions

Jake Abarca's driving force is collaborating with organizational leaders and practitioners across a diverse spectrum of projects, enabling them to maximize their impact potential. He specializes in crafting evidence-based, equity-centered, and multilayered programs, forging the path to profound potential for change. Jake's expertise is sought after by a myriad of organizations – businesses, nonprofits, companies, foundations, and government agencies – all seeking to construct robust programming through human-centered design principles, effective grant writing and management, mixed-methods evaluation research and measurement, targeted development strategies, and an unwavering commitment to racial equity.

Jake's commitment to community immersive research, coupled with his background in ethnography, uniquely positions him to understand and measure the nuances of change, ensuring solutions resonate authentically with the communities they serve. By blending qualitative insights with program design and evaluation, he offers a comprehensive depth of understanding, equipping clients with insights that are both holistic and actionable.

Jake holds a BA from UCLA in Anthropology and an MPH in Health & Social Behavior from UC Berkeley's School of Public Health. His Salvadoran heritage and roots in Stockton fuel his mission to reduce health disparities among underserved communities. Beyond his professional pursuits, Jake finds solace in boxing, meditation, and home renovation projects.

In a rapidly evolving world, my commitment remains strong: to ignite change that matters. If you're ready to harness the potential of evidence-based strategies, equity-focused programs, and dynamic impact evaluation, contact me.

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