Bethany Luis, MPH, CHES

Experience

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  Texas Christian University

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2014

  Research Assistant

  My work with TCU as a Research Assistant was extremely rewarding and was my first true working experience in the Public Health sector. The randomized-control study measured the adherence to antiretroviral medications in HIV-positive incarcerated individuals. I had the opportunity to work in numerous State jails and prisons across Texas, but primarily surrounding Harris County. My main job assignment was to recruit an individual while they were incarcerated, and then do several follow-ups with them, over the course of 6 months, after they were released from jail or prison.This job, and my work with TCU, truly opened my eyes to an enormous Public Health issue and the amount of disparities within the incarcerated population. Given the opportunity, I would gladly work on more research dealing with this demographic again.A few of the job duties:• Conduct participant recruitment, enrollment, and consent of study participants within correctional facilities • Conduct baseline and follow up computerized data collection at multiple project sites • Assist data manager in data management and quality assurance activities • Carry out participant retention activities• Assist with construction and assembly of study materials Show less

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  Healthy Futures of Texas

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2018

  - Managed adolescent and parent health education programs- Developed and monitored progress towards implementation goals and objectives, assured the collection of relevant data, and produced reports- Assisted in writing grants to support HFTX health education programs- Developed and managed grant budgets to support health education programs for adolescents and parents- Oversaw, managed, and conducted training to adults, for numerous adolescent and parent sexual health education programs- Supervised, oriented, managed, and recruited staff and volunteers Show less • Coordinate planning, implementation, and evaluation of several grant funded educational programs• Develop and manage budgets for education programs• Supervise, orient, manage and recruit health education staff• Collaborate with multiple school districts, agencies, and organizations on implementing sexual health education programs• Plan and conduct trainings in facilitating various curricula tailored for youthSexual Health Education - Evidence-Based Curricula Certifications:Reducing the Risk - FacilitatorMaking Proud Choices - FacilitatorFamilies Talking Together - FacilitatorDraw the Line/Respect the Line - Facilitator and TrainerIt's Your Game...Keep It Real - Facilitator and Trainer Show less

  • Program Manager - Health Education

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Youth Education Program Coordinator

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Health Educator

    Sept 2013 - Aug 2014
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  The Children's Shelter - Family Tapestry Division

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2021

  Director of Community Engagement

  - In collaboration with the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), regularly reviewed and implemented agency strategic goals, foster care and relative caregiver recruitment, and community awareness campaigns- Responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of Family Tapestry's (FT) Foster Care and Kinship Recruitment infrastructure and plan.- Collaborated with the FT provider network to identify gaps in services and work with key community stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to support families and youth.- Worked in tandem with CPRO to implement FT strategies and tactics to brand and market FT through social media, campaigns and website creations and launches. Show less

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  Healthy Futures of Texas

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Director of Community Health Education

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Director of School District Health Initiatives

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2023