Pre-Health Dreamers - Approved

• Mission / Overview: PHDreamers works to foster greater inclusion in higher education and health professions for undocumented and immigrant students. The organization advocates for equitable support systems within institutions, empowers students to use their voices, and works toward a society where immigration status does not prevent someone from pursuing a health career. It began informally in 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area by undocumented youth who saw gaps in resources for continuing into professional health programs. Today, it operates nationally.
• • Owner
    Alexander Castro
  • Created On
    09-18-2021
  • Updated On
    10-06-2025
  • Update Reminder
    08-01-2026

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Yadira Ortiz
  • Phone
    (000) 000-0000
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    yadi@phdreamers.org
  • Alt Name
    Maria Navarro
  • Alt Phone
    N/A
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    yadi@phdreamers.org
  • Address
    Website access only
  • City
    San Francisco
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    10-06-2025
  • Expiration Date
    11-01-2026
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Pre-Health Dreamers
  • Zip Code
    0

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.phdreamers.org/
  • Apply Online
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2PVZYM7
  • Resources
    https://www.phdreamers.org/resources
  • Intake Form
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2PVZYM7

• Detailed Information

  • Programs & Services:

    • Peer Engagement & Enrichment Program (PEEP): Advising, mentoring, and peer support for undocumented students pursuing health-related education and careers

    • National Peer Network: Connects students across states to share knowledge, resources, and encouragement

    • Institutional Advocacy / National Community Coalition (NCC): Works with higher education and health institutions to adopt policies and practices that support undocumented students

    • Community & Institutional Trainings: Delivers workshops and training on health care access, licensure, policy, and institutional barriers for undocumented communities

    • Resource Development & Sharing: Produces toolkits, guides, and educational materials to support students and institutions

    • Platform for Policy & Legislative Advocacy: Elevates immigrant-friendly policies in education, health professions, and licensure reform

    Notes / Limitations:

    • PHDreamers is not a direct provider of immigration legal services or health care itself

    • Its supports are focused on students and institutions; individuals outside undocumented pre-health or health professions education may have limited access

    • Because it relies on a national network and student volunteers, service capacity, responsiveness, and program availability may vary by state and season

    • Some advocacy or institutional initiatives may require partnerships or alignment with local institutions to be effective

    • Contact / Staff / Email Info:

      • Executive Director: Yadira Ortiz (oversees nursing, dentistry, advocacy support, licensing, background check issues)

      • Program Coordinator: Maria Navarro (manages PEEP, student network)

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• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
    • Contra Costa County
    • Marin County
    • San Francisco County
    • San Mateo County
    • Sonoma County
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • Teen
    • Adult
    • High Schooler
  • Languages Served
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files