Jeana Nichols, MPA

Experience

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  Bellingham Technical College

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  Adjunct Instructor

  •Supervised the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene clinical classes. • Delivered effective instruction in online CANVAS courses.•Ensured program compliance. •Efficiently grade over 20 weekly assignments per student on CANVAS.•Provided individualized feedback, improving each student's learning experiences.•Supported course syllabus and lesson plan development.•Efficiently grade over 20 weekly assignments per student on CANVAS.•Provided individualized feedback improving each student's learning experiences.•Supported course syllabus and lesson plan development. Show less

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  Western Washington University

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  Assistant Risk Reduction Specialist

  •Designed campus health promotion materials, supervised Peer Health Educators, and conducted motivational interviewing sessions.•Established partnerships with local resources, increasing student referral options.•Coordinated inclusive outreach events and educational health programs, reducing risky campus behaviors.•Taught confidential Alcohol and Other Drug Risk Reduction classes.•Applied HIPAA and FERPA regulations, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive student information.

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  Inland Northwest Health Services

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Health Educator

  •Developed course content for community wellness classes, achieving 100% instructor satisfaction on participant surveys.•Published health promotion newsletters, department calendars, and resources, increasing program awareness and engagement.•Established partnerships with community stakeholders and internal departments. •Administered the Tobacco Cessation program with outstanding customer service.•Certified Mental Health First Aid instructor.

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  CHAS Health

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

  Dental Hygienist

  •Provided health education and treatment of oral disease to a diverse population within a healthcare team•Utilized CHAS dental software including Athena and NextGen

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  Eastern Washington University

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Adjunct Instructor

  •Effectively supervise and teach students in a clinical setting.•Organized patient procedures and clinic sessions to ensure students delivered quality care.•Guided each student's learning experience through various teaching methods and constructive feedback.•Adhered to FERPA laws for teaching and grading processes.

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  Eastern Washington University

  Nov 2019 - now

  Program Planning and Regional Engagement Manager

  •Secured a 5-year Early Head Start federal grant exceeding $2 million per year, providing early childhood education and health services to underserved rural communities.•Streamlined governance policies, enhancing grant compliance and stakeholder engagement.•Planned and executed community events, facilitating program recruitment, engagement, and developmental screenings.•Led the Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee, fostering partnerships with community agencies.•Authored annual Community Needs Assessment report with department recommendations.•Contributed to a Training and Technical Assistance plan, improving employee professional development.•Efficiently hire, train, and supervise staff and program volunteers. •Prepared for and successfully passed state audits and federal monitoring reviews. •Design marketing and educational materials via social media, WordPress, and SharePoint, increasing event attendance and program recruitment. •Tracked budgets, fiscal reports, and procurements using Banner Finance, Tableau, SharePoint, and Excel. •Built and maintained relationships with university departments, community stakeholders, and enrolled families.•Established partnerships with the College of Health Science and Public Health to increase student service-learning opportunities.•Enforced compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, university, state, and federal regulations. Show less

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  Association of State & Territorial Dental Directors

  Jan 2023 - now

  Washington State Dental Hygienist Liaison

  •Promote oral health by providing a communication link between the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (NCHBHS) and Head Start agencies in WA State.•Collaborate with state organizations such as oral health programs, Head Start collaboration offices, and Head Start Associations.•Provide oral health presentations at state conferences and meetings.•Offer strategies to improve access to oral health care for pregnant women and children enrolled in Head Start•Work with oral health professionals to establish partnerships with local Head Start programs.•Share information about the importance of oral health and regular oral health visits, good nutrition and oral hygiene practices, and oral-injury-prevention strategies with Head Start program staff.•Serve on Head Start committees. Show less

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  ZERO TO THREE

  Jul 2024 - now

  ZERO TO THREE FELLOW

  •Selected as one of 20 distinguished Fellows in the 2024-2026 ZERO TO THREE Fellowship Class, a prestigious program dedicated to advancing leadership in early childhood development, policy, and practice.•Participate in comprehensive leadership training, networking, and development initiatives to strengthen professional influence in early childhood education.•Collaborate with a diverse, global cohort of leaders and experts from across the U.S., Canada, Kenya, Peru, and Uruguay to share insights and strategies.•Drive and advocate for innovative solutions within early childhood systems to impact policy and practice at all levels. Show less