Angel Romero Ruiz is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Program Coordinator for Community Partnerships at the Duke Population Health Management office. With a strong dedication to fostering relationships, Angel actively develops and sustains connections with community-based organizations and various agencies. He plays a pivotal role in county-wide
community health improvement plans, contributing significantly to the enhancement of local health initiatives. Moreover, Angel is deeply engaged in the development of best practices for NNCARE360, a statewide referral database facilitating connections between health and human services organizations.
Prior to his current role, Angel amassed over a decade of experience as both a care manager and Program Manager for Local Access to Coordinated Health Care. This bilingual care coordination program, initially housed under the Duke Division of Community Health and later at the Population Health Management Office, catered to the uninsured and underinsured population of Durham County. Angel's leadership in this capacity underscored his commitment to addressing the health-related social needs within the community.
Notably, Angel serves as the Co-Chair of the Partnership for a Healthy Durham Access to Care and Communications committees, further exemplifying his leadership and dedication to improving healthcare access and communication channels. Angel's professional journey also includes experience as a professional medical interpreter and
translator.
Prior to his involvement in the health field, Angel worked in finance, journalism and the music industry.