Quetzal Moreno, DO
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Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – California.
Quetzal was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, in a Mexican-American family of migrant farmworkers and educators. Her passion for advocating for underrepresented communities was inspired by her Chicana roots. She was fortunate to attend UC Santa Barbara, where she initially pursued a career in physical therapy and worked closely with developmentally disabled communities in Santa Barbara. |
After earning a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Quetzal volunteered in Guatemala through a Pre-Health Immersion program to learn about traditional healing practices. There, she developed linguistic competency and cultural humility while addressing social determinants of health, leading her to shift her focus toward medicine. Upon returning, she worked as a medical scribe at an FQHC in Los Angeles, which further fueled her interest in healthcare access and equity for Latino communities.
Quetzal went on to pursue both a Master’s in Medical Health Sciences and an Osteopathic medical degree at Touro University California. During medical school, she served as president of the Latino Medical Student Association, where she focused on mentorship for underrepresented minorities, health promotion for teens, and cultural diversity on campus. She is deeply committed to the privilege and responsibility healthcare providers have in providing patient-centered care to underserved communities.
Her professional interests include reproductive health, preventive medicine, sports medicine, mentorship, and the intersection of social justice and equitable care. Outside of medicine, Quetzal enjoys time on the beach, hiking, camping, tending to her houseplants, practicing hot yoga, salsa dancing, and cherishing time with her family. She is excited to join the SRFMR community and is humbled to be working with empathetic and passionate individuals!
Quetzal went on to pursue both a Master’s in Medical Health Sciences and an Osteopathic medical degree at Touro University California. During medical school, she served as president of the Latino Medical Student Association, where she focused on mentorship for underrepresented minorities, health promotion for teens, and cultural diversity on campus. She is deeply committed to the privilege and responsibility healthcare providers have in providing patient-centered care to underserved communities.
Her professional interests include reproductive health, preventive medicine, sports medicine, mentorship, and the intersection of social justice and equitable care. Outside of medicine, Quetzal enjoys time on the beach, hiking, camping, tending to her houseplants, practicing hot yoga, salsa dancing, and cherishing time with her family. She is excited to join the SRFMR community and is humbled to be working with empathetic and passionate individuals!