Francesca Mendez, MPH
Hello
I provide tailored consultation and coaching services at the intersection of public health, digital health innovation, and product management.
My work bridges the individual and organizational levels helping professionals design purpose-driven careers and companies translate evidence-based insights into scalable, equitable solutions.
​For individuals, I support career growth and mentorship for professionals building careers in healthcare and technology. For organizations, I collaborate with teams to improve care delivery, strengthen quality outcomes, and implement value-based strategies that center equity while achieving measurable results.
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At the core of my work is a simple belief: innovation and equity must move together, whether we’re designing a product, building a team, or shaping a career.

My Story
Hi there, my name is Francesca Mendez.
I work at the intersection of public health, value-based care, and product management, translating public health expertise into scalable health-technology solutions. My mission is to build systems that improve care delivery while centering equity, inclusion, and human-centered design.
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A bit about why I’m here:
I partner with organizations to translate population health strategy into clear, viable business cases, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset and product management expertise to bridge public health and business.
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I believe there is both a moral and economic imperative for health equity, and my work focuses on helping teams unlock that potential through data, design, and strategy.
I’m here: for you, for us, and for the communities we serve.
Credentials
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - In Progress
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — Brooklyn, NY
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HRSA Public Health Fellowship Recipient
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Research focus: Chronic disease prevention, artificial intelligence, machine learning
Master of Public Health (MPH), Healthcare Policy & Management
New York University, School of Global Public Health — New York, NY
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Focus: Policy, management, and equity in health systems
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public and Community Health
Ithaca College, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance — Ithaca, NY
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Graduated Cum Laude
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Focus: Sociomedical sciences, healthcare policy
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.