Abigail Hobbs Email and Phone Number

Manage COVID-19 deployment process for MRC volunteers supporting mass vaccination within the region and provide support to the local MRC unit coordinators, as requested.Receive and manage requests for non-VDH vaccination efforts in the region.Coordinate regional mobilization and demobilization of volunteers to non-LHD vaccination sites.Coordinate regional volunteer training.Lead regional MRC coordination meetings.Liaison with local health districts regarding volunteer management issues and ensure continuity of volunteer management operations.Represent the MRC in regional planning meetings.Identify and implement regional strategies to recruit volunteers. Assist in orienting new MRC unit coordination staff.Support regional volunteer recognition strategies.Provide assistance to MRC unit coordinators and LHDs for MRC related needs as appropriate.Liaison with the regional public health emergency coordinator on regional and local public health preparedness and response issues.

-Responsible for all aspects of conducting COVID-19 test sites, including, but not limited to logistics coordination and transport, on-site operations, reporting, and record retention.-Coordinate with the District Testing Coordinator to identify needs and establish test sites throughout the District.-Maintain and manage inventory of testing materials, supporting documentation, supply of PPE, and vital records.-Confirm and review site plans, design/layout, and staff resources for all test sites.-Develop protocol and organize an overall plan for daily testing operations.-Keep key personnel/officials updated with relevant information about ongoing operations.-Review and oversee all aspects of on-site testing operations.-Deliver necessary Just In Time Training (JITT) for identified testing staff onsite.-Support South Central: Crater Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program with reporting, recruitment, deployment, and management of volunteers.-Supervise the training, performance, scheduling, and utilization of volunteers.-Coordinate with operations, administration, and logistics to identify volunteer needs and assure the optimum use of resources.-Support related emergency response efforts in Crater Health District.

-Coordinated the pre-award planning, organization, and preparation, and the post-award administration of various grants totaling more than$180,000.-Prepared and compiled all components of each grant submission, ensuring that the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted pergranting agency requirements.-Developed and maintained a library of reference documentation, including information such as funding agency requirements and forms,reference literature, and other pertinent material.-Developed and maintained specialized databases and systems for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, and related statisticalinformation; created and distributed standard and special reports, studies, summaries, and analyses, as required.-Monitored and coordinated the administration of post-award grants to ensure that budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, andagency requirements were followed; managed administrative problems and budget changes during the awarded granting period.-Maintained currency of knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures; disseminated and presented changes to departmentsand advised on the implementation of changes and on the impact of changes on funded operations.-Managed and coordinated county-related programs, workgroups, and initiatives outlined in the grant framework.-Served as a liaison between granting agencies, community partners, and target populations specified in the grants.-Fostered teamwork, coordination, and positive working relationships between county government partners, local law enforcement, privatecitizens, and local businesses.

-Designed and implemented grant funding strategies and oversaw the expenditure of grant funds.-Assessed needs, coordinated with partners, expanded current substance use disorder response, established new efforts in high-risk areas.-Engaged partners to deploy support strategies to stakeholders and increase overall regional awareness with outreach, informationdissemination, and comprehensive harm reduction strategies.-Conducted research, analyzed regional health data, provided resources to underserved populations to strengthen community resilience.-Organized and delivered (REVIVE!) training via community forums, outreach events, presentations to increase education and awareness.-Recruited, trained, and managed Crater Health Districts MRC REVIVE! Training team.-Supported coordination of emergency services, operations, and planning for Crater Health District.-Assisted South Central MRC Coordinator in managing and recruiting volunteers and reporting requirements.

-Coordinated with community partners in the design and implementation of exercises, trainings, and workshops (Radiological, active shooter,mass casualty incident in a level 2 trauma center, and locality hazmat response per Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation principles).-Updated and revised Crater Health District Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to include medical countermeasure (MCM) dispensing, safetyand security, volunteer management, and infectious diseases.-Updated and revised Crater Health District Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).-Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and updated Memorandum of Understandings (MOU). Designed, developed, and deliveredemployee and community trainings throughout 8 city and county localities.-Participated in 2017 and 2018 District After Action Report (AAR) and contributed to agency improvement plans.-Deployed assets, personnel, and MRC volunteers to activation of district-wide emergency shelter operations. Planned and supported variousexercises in VDH Central Region and provided guidance and feedback for the resulting EOPs.-Represented Crater Health District at; regional coalition meetings, faith-based community EOP development workshops, Opioid Task Force,Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC), Central Virginia Emergency Management Alliance (CVEMA), Central Virginia Health CareCoalition (CVHC).-Deployed as an Emergency Support Function 8 liaison during the activation of the Charlottesville EOC for the 2018 Unite-the-Right Rally.