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Join NBDF on Wednesday, February 12th at 2 PM EST from the comfort of your office or home, for a critical conversation on the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires on the bleeding disorders community. This session will bring together voices from those directly affected, exploring the challenges of emergency preparedness, access to care, and community resilience in times of crisis.
Hear from Rigoberto Garcia, Executive Director of the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California, alongside community members, as they share personal experiences, insights, and strategies to navigate natural disasters while managing a bleeding disorder. Learn about available resources, advocacy efforts, and ways to support those in need.
Don’t miss this important discussion on a topic that affects us all.
Why You Should Attend:
This conversation is for anyone in the bleeding disorders community—Lived Experience Experts (LEEs), families, chapter leaders, healthcare providers, industry partners, and advocates—who want to better understand the impact of natural disasters like the LA wildfires. Learn how emergencies affect access to care, preparedness strategies, and ways to support those in need.
The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) Wednesday Webinar Conversations bring the bleeding disorders community together for meaningful discussions on the topics that matter most. This free, one-hour virtual series (featuring a live 40-minute Zoom presentation followed by a 20-minute moderated Q&A) creates space for impactful conversations that affect everyone in our community. Join us at 2 PM EDT to stay informed, engaged, and connected.
Learn more: www.bleeding.org/events
Meet the Voices Behind the Conversation:
Rigo Garcia is the Executive Director of the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California (HFSC), leading efforts to improve the quality of life and build a community for individuals with inherited bleeding disorders. With over 18 years of experience in health education, leadership, and outreach, he is dedicated to ensuring marginalized groups have access to primary care.
Previously, Rigo served as Director of Health Education at Venice Family Clinic, where he developed one of L.A. County’s largest community clinic food distribution programs, providing resources to nearly 10,000 families monthly. He also launched the clinic’s first Doula Services Program and managed initiatives in sexual and reproductive health, diabetes management, and prenatal care.
At HFSC, Rigo oversees programs supporting the bleeding disorders community across nine Southern California counties, serving approximately 3,800 individuals with hemophilia A and B, von Willebrand disease, and other genetic bleeding disorders. He is an active member of several committees, including the Anti-Racism Action Group, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Health Equity Committees.
Rigo holds a B.S. in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and a Master of Public Health from the University of Southern California.