Stephany J. Medina, MPH

Experience

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  The College of St. Scholastica

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Study Abroad Experience

  • Completed a six-week cultural immersion program and a two-week internship in a physical therapy clinic to apply Spanish and study cultural differences in a professional healthcare setting

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  Storm's Advocates

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Peer Health Educator

  • Designed, implemented, and evaluated on-campus health education programs for college students• Worked with a team of peer educators to market, lead, and prioritize educational programs to meet students’ health needs

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  Counseling Services Advisory Board

  Nov 2017 - May 2018

  Board Member

  • Vocalized solutions to behavioral health stigmas by enhancing student communication to counseling services• Developed effective marketing campaigns with counseling staff

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  The Center for Equal Access

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  Accessibility Assistant

  • Studied accessibility issues for those with various disabilities and vocalized these concerns and solutions to the college community• Specialized in assistive technology such as Sonocent that provide academic equality to students

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  HealthFitness

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Wellness Intern

  • Designed, implemented, and evaluated an inaugural Wellness Mentoring Program with the mission of developing the participants’ knowledge-base in setting healthy lifestyle SMART goals• Led summer programming for multiple wellness initiatives as the main organizer and manager• Independently prepared and presented information on the facility’s most participated wellness program of the year to a large member audience• Developed captivating and effective marketing materials for fitness center incentive programs• Prepared and taught engaging, inclusive group fitness classes for varying levels of ability• Provided outstanding customer service to all members while achieving daily goals that facilitated the fitness center in running smoothly Show less

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  Essentia Health

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Community Health Intern

  • Collected, analyzed, and presented health assessment data that led to identifying the health priorities for the region's 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment• Conducted interactive and educational health fair activities with youth• Supported local prevention policy efforts at city council hearings• Operated the Power of Produce program – a farmer’s market initiative focused on youth food and nutrition security

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  AmeriCorps VISTA

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  Opioid Prevention Specialist

  • Served as an AmeriCorps VISTA at St. Louis County Public Health• Lead author of a published manuscript detailing methods for increasing naloxone protocols• Managed two health fairs focused on connecting individuals to health-based resources• Co-authored a $320,000 rural suicide prevention grant awarded by the state department of health • Coordinated a health awareness campaign that more than tripled the previous year’s outreach efforts

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  St. Louis County, MN

  Feb 2020 - May 2021

  Health Educator / Project Manager

  • Served as the Project Manager of a nearly $2 million project providing COVID-19 services, protections, and education to those experiencing homelessness• Built a network of systems to implement the first ever, isolation & quarantine program for those experiencing homelessness in response to COVID-19• Leader of a coalition’s policy workgroup, collaborating with healthcare systems in implementing policy changes based on community needs• Independently managed the annual community health budget• Designed a youth-focused prevention campaign informed by community members and youth• Authored a $90,000 surveillance grant awarded by the state department of health• Served on the selection committee to award community organizations with public health innovation fund dollars Show less

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  The Idaho Foodbank

  May 2021 - Jul 2022

  Community Health Coordinator

  • Managed the development and analysis of a community survey focused on understanding pantry user preferences and the impact of foodbank programs• Developed the organization’s first ever training series, educating food bank staff on food security issues seen in the community, taught by community members with lived expertise• Independently implemented translation and interpretation services to meet the diverse needs of the community• Coordinated multiple health promotion campaigns highlighting food bank services, FindHelp.org referrals, and SNAP education Show less

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  Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board

  Jul 2022 - now

  Program Manager & Public Health Planner