Jenna Frkovich, MPH, UXC

Experience

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  National Head Start Association

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

  Writing Intern

  Wrote a series of briefs on children’s oral health, mental health, physical health, and health literacy programs. Researched effective state‐level health interventions which address the needs of low‐income children. Conducted interviews with members of state-level Head Start Associations to collect information about services.

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  Partnership for Prevention

  May 2011 - May 2012

  Communication Intern

  Wrote news summaries, blogs, advocacy letters, web content, and fact sheets about tobacco control. Designed and edited outreach materials and publications for public health professionals. Maintained website and social media pages, including design, updating, and activity monitoring. Assisted with technical support and logistics for webinars and meetings.

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  US Department of Health and Human Services

  Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

  Event Planning Intern

  Promoted discussion forums related to utilizing social media in emergency preparedness and disaster response. Identified venues, managed requests for proposals, created event materials, and provided on-site support. Communicated effectively with speakers, vendors, and participants. Created an online Twitter scavenger hunt to promote the HealthMap website.

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  American Institutes for Research

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  Health Communication Associate

  Provided support to federal clients on various public health communication and social marketing projects. Led successful project proposal writing efforts. Major clients included the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

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  National Council on Aging

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Digital Communications Specialist

  Promoted NCOA’s health, economic security, and policy initiatives by increasing reach and engagement on digital channels. Created compelling content for social media, e-newsletters, websites, blogs, and online ads. Supported outreach, advocacy, and education efforts by generating targeted content for various stakeholder groups. Collected online metrics to better engage and grow NCOA’s audience base.

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  Illinois Public Health Institute

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

  Communications Manager

  Lead the development and execution of the communications strategy for Data Across Sectors for Health, a national initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Engaged and grew a nationwide network of stakeholders to advance the field of multi-sector data sharing for community health improvement by disseminating promising practices and lessons learned.

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  RTI International

  Aug 2019 - now

  Craft and implement evidence-based public health communication solutions (e.g. digital products, social marketing campaigns) that promote informed decision-making and behavior change. Clients include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

  • Program Manager, Social Marketing and Content Strategy

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Health Communications Analyst

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2023