08/11/2026
EXTERN SPOTLIGHT: Andrea Martinez Membrila — University of California, Irvine
Meet Andrea, an incoming freshman at the University of California, Irvine and an extern in the 2026 Kern Family Health Care Summer Externship Program.
This summer, Andrea gained valuable insight into the administrative side of health care. As part of the Delegation Oversight team, she supported the Medicare process for members and visited clinics across Kern County, giving her the opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds and see how quality care is delivered behind the scenes.
"My biggest takeaway from this experience is that paying attention to detail is essential because it can affect the accuracy of a member's information and the quality of support they receive," Andrea says.
As a Nursing Science major, Andrea looks forward to applying the skills and knowledge she gained this summer throughout her education and future career in health care.
"I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and all those I met along the way," she shares.
We are excited to see where Andrea’s passion for health care takes her and her future accomplishments.