Experience

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  Delmarva foundation

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2012

  - Established partnerships with health care providers and community organizations to form coalitions with key stakeholders to improve Care Transitions and reduce hospital readmissions - Assisted with planning efforts for coalition meetings such as Care Transition Learning and Action Network Webinars - Assisted with readmission data collection for development of technical support for hospitals in D.C. and Maryland- Coordinated technical assistance with dialysis facilities to target renal failure patients Show less

  • Health Educator

    Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Community Health Worker

    Nov 2009 - Jul 2011
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  Model cities senior wellness center

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Research evaluator (mph capstone)

  • Independently designed and conducted a process evaluation to examine delivery and effectiveness of health and wellness activities• Performed a qualitative and quantitative mixed methods research evaluation on program delivery, daily operations, and quality of services at the center • Performed data analysis using statistical software; results and conclusions formulated into final written report and presentation • Designed a “How to conduct a process evaluation” guide for use by the D.C. Department on Aging Show less

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  Providence hospital (providence health system)

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2016

   Directed the selection and recruitment process for volunteer representative services within all departments of the hospital; Determines the qualifications and competence of volunteer personnel Managed the D.C. Mayor Summer Youth Employment Program; Coordinated all incoming summer youth employees and student volunteers and assign to work site  Coordinated and conducted orientation for all incoming volunteer/ summer youth personnel  Managed the Senior Connection Program; program designed to serve senior citizens in various capacities  Managed the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the services offered Managed department functions and maintains appropriate quality control through continuous assessment and improvement practices Show less - Developed and conducted targeted marketing outreach to internal and external health care providers and/or physician practices to increase patient referral volume to the Joslin Diabetes Center at Providence Hospital - Worked collaboratively with service line leaders, practice manager, and others to gather feedback/research and executes communication strategies to maintain and increase patient referrals within EHR system - Established new, and maintain ongoing communications with referring providers and/or their office staff, including routine quality improvement assessments - Managed stakeholder business relationships with local community organizations, businesses, and government entities to increase visibility and awareness of the Joslin Diabetes Center - Served as community representative at community coalition meetings and events for continued engagement with community in primary service geographic area Show less •- Hired upon the beginning phase of grant; independently designed the overall implementation plan and procedures for program delivery- Lead recruitment, training for team and directly supervised Community Health Educators staff- Conducted diabetes educational classes in community settings; also performed, hemoglobin A1c and blood pressure testing- Successfully delivered hemoglobin A1c, Blood Pressure and Diabetes education to over 1300 individuals in Washington D.C. and Maryland. Program data shown results of lowered Blood Pressure and A1c of participants - Managed program budget and operating expenses and revenue; prepared financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreement- Lead communication/ marketing plan and development; including design of print and media materials and identifying target population- Managed partnerships and collaborations with various stakeholders within the government and community based organizations on the local and state level to expand program - Coordinated internal processes with medical providers and clinics to link program participants to long-term care Show less

  • Manager, Volunteer and Senior Services

    Apr 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Physician Liaison

    Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Medstar health

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Workshop leader, families choosing healthy lifestyles

  • Completed American Heart Association Heart 360 training • Lead monthly educational classes on healthy lifestyles covering chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertensions, obesity, and high cholesterol) at Faith-Based institutions • Conducted monthly blood pressure, weight, and BMI screening for all participants • Overseen data collection; pre and post screenings, questionnaires and evaluations • Assisted Faith-Based institutions with creating social media pages for their congregations Show less

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  Amerihealth caritas

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2019

  Community programs and communications coordinator

  • Develop and manage health promotion programs for 120,000 members and DC residents. • Supervise the gym membership program for individuals working with American Specialty Health. • Coordinate classes at wellness center and lead nutritional education courses for 10+ students per class. • Coordinate with Breath DC and Smoking Cessation classes to facilitate six classes per year with up to 10 participants. • Cultivate partnerships with community leaders to promote healthy ways of managing diabetes. • Manage mammogram and breast cancer screening events, including promoting smoking cessation programs, maternal health events, and fitness and nutritional programs at more than one location. • Provide content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and company webpages. • Drive stakeholder engagement, developing and maintaining strong relationships with government agencies, community-based organizations, health-based coalitions, grassroots organizations, and health care providers.• Promote programs such as member sign up for the Capital Bike Share and driving gym memberships to 220+ individuals. Show less

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  Medstar washington hospital center

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2021

  Community health outreach manager
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  Montgomery county department of health and human services

  Oct 2021 - now

  Manager iii, chronic disease prevention and health disparities

  • Provides thorough leadership to advance community health promotion, public health prevention, and population health priorities through the following programs: o The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission Grant, Predict-Link-Control T2D: Identifying & Linking Type 2 Diabetic Patients to Better Disease Managemento National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, including Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities in Maryland Local Health Department Health Disparitieso Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes in Montgomery County • Assisting Leading efforts to plan the implementation and launch of the new Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Mobile Health Clinic. This clinic will provide preventive care, dental and behavioral health services. • Led the development, execution, and ongoing management of the Unite 2 Integrate Diabetes Coalition with thirty stakeholders in Montgomery County. Meetings are held quarterly. • Oversee the Montgomery County Commission on Health (COH) is to advise the County Executive and the County Council on public health issues, programs, services, and the allocation of funds devoted to public health needs and to monitor and assess the priorities of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (MCDHHS) in its efforts to address the health needs of residents in the county.• Utilized quantitative and qualitative data, evaluations, and analyses to help write and finalize the 2023 Montgomery County Community Health Needs Assessment• Leads, directs, and supervises the work of five subordinate professional, administrative, and unionized employees and our Center for Disease Control public health fellow. Show less