Gloria Ankomah

Experience

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  Baltimore City Health Department

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Program Coordinator, Supporting Male Survivors of Violence Baltimore

    Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Program Assistant, Supporting Male Survivors of Violence Baltimore

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
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  World Financial Group (WFG)

  Sept 2020 - now

  Licensed Financial Professional
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  Community Advocates, Inc.

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2023

  Mental Health Wellness Coordinator

  • Coordinated strategic development for coalition which incorporated goals andobjectives that support the strategic direction and mission of the agency and theMilwaukee County Substance Abuse Coalition (MCSAP) /RISE Drug Free MKE.• Ensured operation of MCSAP met the expectations of its organizationalpartners, and funder.• Coordinated the planning, implementation and evaluation of behavioral healthprevention activities and evidence-based training delivery.• Delivered monthly and quarterly reports to convey member access, activities andoutcomes.• Reached out to community partners regarding coalition events in an effort toincrease engagement.• Determined capacity necessary for program delivery and coordinated staff andpartners.• Facilitated Mental Health Wellness workgroup, and drove member recruitment forthe MCSAP Coalition• Represented MCSAP at community meetings that correlated to funding sourceincluding Light and Unite Red, Mental Health Month, National Prevention Week,Recovery Month, Suicide Prevention Month and other public health andhealthcare meetings.• Represented MCSAP at community events and resource fairs.• Maintained knowledge of current developments, best practices, new research,reports and trends regarding substance use prevention, adolescent well-being,mental health wellness, evidence-based practices and related issues.• Ensured that training and project processes were collaborative and responsive tospecific needs of stakeholders.• Obtained certifications in Question Persuade Refer (QPR) and Mental Health FirstAid (MHFA).• Facilitated trainings using evidence-based practices and curricula to promotesubstance use prevention, mental health wellness, trauma informed care,including Question Persuade Refer (QPR) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).• Coordinated 5 county-wide wellness events Show less