Vanessa Vought, M.Ed., CHES

Experience

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  Texas State University

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Accessibility Services Graduate Assistant

  • Presented and conducted outreach to a diverse student population on disability services and resources• Processed Alternative Format Text requests and managed audiobook request system• Collaborated with team members during staff meetings and program planning• Trained and informed students, staff, and faculty on Assistive Technology • Planned outreach programs to facilitate multiple department collaborationProfessional development:Outcomes Assessment SeriesAllies and Supporting Trans Students on Campus Show less

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  Texas State University Student Health Center

  Jul 2016 - May 2017

  Health Promotions Services Graduate Assistant

  • Scheduled over 700 presentations for Texas State and surrounding communities through outreach calls and emails• Facilitated over 200 presentations on topics including racial discrimination, gender-based violence, stress management, and mental health among other important health topics to students and community members• Evaluated presentations utilizing surveys to assess student learning outcomes, presenter performance, and participant experiences• Advised student health groups HealthyCats and Men Against Violence by helping to lead weekly meetings, plan and execute outreach events, and evaluate student public speaking skills to improve presentation and facilitation abilities• Analyzed data, evaluations, and reports utilized by both the Assistant Director and Director of the Student Health Center at Texas State University• Managed and plan events sponsored by the Student Health Center with audiences of over 500 students• Consulted with Assistant Director and Health Promotion Specialists regularly to design new and innovative health initiatives while also improving current programs and presentations Show less

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  Community Action Inc. of Central Texas

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Community Health Services: Outreach Intern

  • Conducted outreach to community members to create awareness about organizational services and goals• Assisted in the development, planning, implementation and coordination of community events, fundraising, and retention of current partners.• Developed, obtained and disseminated outreach and educational fliers and other promotional materials• Attended CHS staff meetings and committees and functioned as a paraprofessional staff member.

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  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2023

  • Plans, implements and evaluates evidence-informed health promotion initiatives that support student success while utilizing campus and community resources that maximize the reach and effectiveness of health promotion initiatives.• Designs health promotion initiatives that are proactive, responsive, and sensitive to the needs and preferences of a diverse and changing population.• Disseminates research that demonstrates the effect of individual health behaviors and environmental factors on student success while advocating for health as a core value of student success.• Develops measurable goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes for health promotion initiatives; assess the effectiveness of the programs and disseminate program evaluation results to the campus and community stakeholders.• Conducts population-based assessments of health status, needs assessment and conduct environmental assessments of campus and community health needs and resources, including administration of the biannual National College Health Assessment.• Seeks and cultivates interdisciplinary campus and community partnerships that advance health promotion initiatives.• Assesses students' wellness needs and provide initial advice and/or health counseling to students. Consult with other offices or off campus organizations in order to make a recommendation on additional assistance that may be provided or referrals that should be made.• Coordinates the HOPE (Healthy Outreach Through Peer Education) peer education program to address wellness concerns of students. Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates peer educators; also responsible for measuring peer educators' student learning outcomes and comparing those outcomes to university wide student learning outcomes.• Supervises Graduate Assistant, Student Interns and HOPE Peer Educators. Show less • Planned, implemented and evaluated evidence-informed health promotion initiatives that support student success while utilizing campus and community resources that maximized the reach and effectiveness of health promotion initiatives.• Assessed students' wellness needs and provide initial advice and/or health counseling to students. Consult with other offices or off campus organizations in order to make a recommendation on additional assistance that may be provided or referrals that should be made.• Coordinated the HOPE (Healthy Outreach Through Peer Education) peer education program to address wellness concerns of students. Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates peer educators; also responsible for measuring peer educators' student learning outcomes and comparing those outcomes to university wide student learning outcomes.• Supervised Graduate Assistant, Student Interns and HOPE Peer Educators.• Cultivated interdisciplinary campus and community partnerships that advance health promotion initiatives.• Chair the Slippery Rock Alcohol and Addictions Coalition. Represent Student Health Serviceson appropriate departmental, university-wide and state system level committees Show less

  • Coordinator of Health Promotion

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Health Educator

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
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  Duquesne University

  Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  Community Health Worker Coordinator

  • Oversaw coordination and implementation of the Bridges to Health Community Health Worker programs. Supported CHWs in the PA State Certification Process. • Oversaw scheduling, management, marketing and evaluation of all CHWs programs.Supported CHWs in educating, encouraging, and serving as a role model for individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors, obtain recommended care, and provide up to date information on available resources.• Coordinated with social service agencies and healthcare providers to assist CHWs in meeting the needs of residents. • Supported CHWs in the development of time management skills, documentation, data collection, and goal setting.• Presented solution-driven approaches to supervisor and Bridges to Health team regarding barriers and unmet needs identified through the work of the CHWs. • Prepared written reports and maintained records of service contacts and activities. Show less

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  Duquesne University Center for Integrative Health

  Aug 2023 - now

  Community Health Program Coordinator

  • Responsible for implementing the Bridges to Health Community-Clinical Linkages Program and evidence-based chronic disease prevention and management programs• Assists in coordination, marketing, implementation and evaluation of community-based health screenings, education classes, health fairs, and evidence- based chronic disease prevention and management programs in collaboration with CIH staff and community partners.• Implements the Social Determinants of Health program and oversees student engagement (Screenings, referrals, updated neighborhood maps, coordination with social service providers/CHW programs, etc.)• Develops, implements, and manages the data collection and evaluation of SDOH screening and interventions.• Work with CIH clinicians and oversee recruitment, implementation of monthly chronic disease education programs, and provide oversight and support to students. • Plans, implements, evaluates health education activities for community member across the lifespan, incorporating and supervising students in these activities. Show less