Charlene Barrett is an RN student at MiraCosta College (Until 12/25!) with a clear focus on education and community outreach. A San Diego native, she is currently pursuing her second career after spending over a decade providing individualized childcare to families across the country. Charlene is an intern to the SDAMN Education Department, where she actively helps lead the Association's Blood Pressure courses at local high schools, in addition to designing the lecture slides. She provides dynamic small-group instruction, utilizing tailored scaffolding to effectively build student confidence and practical expertise in a critical healthcare skill. Her goal through SDAMN is to enhance outreach, promote health education, and help mentor the next generation of diverse healthcare professionals in the San Diego community.