Cindy Calderon, MD

National Advisory Committee for Children and Disasters Board Member

Why I Serve...

"As a pediatrician working in public health, I have achieved great satisfaction by being able to contribute beyond the office care setting to a broader population when in need. Experience has provided me with the opportunity to listen and observe closely the needs and the alternatives families face when disaster strikes, and I have learned that serving others in need and applying the knowledge I have acquired as a physician is a privilege. "

Dr. Cindy Calderon, is a general pediatrician, committed to advocate for the best practices and public policies that foster the wellbeing of families and children. As past president of the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics she led disaster response and recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria in 2017 and the 2020 Earthquake collaborating with local and federal agencies and local NPO. She also coordinated and promoted the training of local community leaders on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Since the beginning of the Pandemia she has actively coordinated and delivered virtual education to the communities and to colleagues promoting protective behaviors and COVID vaccination. When she retired from her position as a Pediatric Consultant for the Mother Child Adolescent Division of the PR DOH, she assumed the role of Clinical Director of the College of PR Physician COVID Vaccination Program, where she continues to actively promote COVID vaccination of the public and helps coordinate vaccination clinics to community with limited access. Throughout her career she has demonstrated her ability to communicate effectively with the community and her colleagues, identify needs and priorities and work collaboratively to find effective solutions to improve the lives of children. She promotes breastfeeding, vaccination, preventive care and enjoys art and music.