Alfonso Iniguez brings a wealth of regulatory enforcement, operational management, and administrative experience to the UCLA Executive MPH program in Health Policy and Management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from California State University, Long Beach (2020).

Alfonso currently serves as a Licensing Program Analyst at the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), where he specializes in ensuring regulatory compliance. This role builds upon his experience as a Staff Service Analyst at the California Department of Rehabilitation.

Significantly, Alfonso has extensive operational experience in the clinical sector, having spent over seven years as a Vascular Access Manager at DaVita Kidney Care. His expertise spans key areas including investigation, regulation, and analysis, providing him with a strong understanding of how policy impacts service delivery. Alfonso is pursuing the Executive MPH to focus his career on public health, epidemiology, and social equity, leveraging his background to drive systemic change and health justice.

How do you spend your free time?
“In my free time I hike with California Gay Adventure, a weekend group that explores trails across the Los Angeles area.”

Why did you join the UCLA Executive MPH program?
“I joined the EMPH so I can continue working while earning my degree and bring my professional experience into the classroom, allowing me to apply real‑world practice to my studies.”