Anderson Torres

Dr. Anderson Torres Ortiz is a native of Ponce Puerto Rico who arrived in the Bronx, New York at the age of four. From his early recollection, his parents wanted him to become a doctor and so he did. Dr. Torres became an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service in his twenties. His professional career in mental health began shortly graduating with his Masters in Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. Seventeen years later, he became the first in his family to receive a doctoral degree in the field of Psychology with a focus on Alzheimer's disease given his maternal grandmother's journey with this illness. He is currently the President and CEO of RainInc.org, a not for profit community based organization addressing the social determinants of health and inequity. Dr. Torres also serves on the New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council and on the Establishment and Project Review Committee and Vice Chair of the Public Health Committee.

Companies

• Chief Executive Officer RAIN TOTAL CARE (2013)
• Council Member NYS PHHPC New York State Department of Health (2011)
• Feria with the American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association (2010 — 2018)
• Volunteer AARP (2014 — 2015)
• President and CEO Hispanic Counseling Center (2013 — 2014)
• Council Member U.S. Health & Human Services Regional Health Equity Council (2013 — 2013)
• Chief Operating Officer Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. (2011 — 2013)
• Adjunct Professor Fordham University (2011 — 2011)
• Director Health Initiatives Bon Secours Health System (2010 — 2011)

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD California Coast University
• MSW Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College