• Health services: Managed launch of new outpatient specialty service line (neurology) in partnership with local medical residency within six months of assignment. • Construction: Managed historic new clinic launch in partnership with local hospital district, public housing authority, and private development firm. Project include contracted relationships among four different project owners. • Health services: Managed historic new school-based health center launch in partnership with… Show more • Health services: Managed launch of new outpatient specialty service line (neurology) in partnership with local medical residency within six months of assignment. • Construction: Managed historic new clinic launch in partnership with local hospital district, public housing authority, and private development firm. Project include contracted relationships among four different project owners. • Health services: Managed historic new school-based health center launch in partnership with local school district and local hospital district. • Health services: developed business case and charter for instrument sterilization redesign in outpatient ambulatory clinic, medical and dental. Show less

• In first two years in this role, increased foundation funding by 776% and government funding by 26%. Led application, implementation, management, reporting, and closeout of federal, state and foundation grants, totaling approximately $14 million.• Subject matter expert in Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) health center program management and compliance. Oversaw completion and submission of Uniform Data System (UDS) report, scope changes, 330 grant renewals, and… Show more • In first two years in this role, increased foundation funding by 776% and government funding by 26%. Led application, implementation, management, reporting, and closeout of federal, state and foundation grants, totaling approximately $14 million.• Subject matter expert in Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) health center program management and compliance. Oversaw completion and submission of Uniform Data System (UDS) report, scope changes, 330 grant renewals, and team member on Operational Site Visits (OSV) and internal policy reviews to ensure compliance with HRSA regulations. • Coordinated team projects, including development of policies and process to support accurate and successful implementation of grant and quality projects across more than 25 clinic sites. • Provided quality and timely reports to executive leadership regarding budgets, compliance and reporting requirements related to grants and grant-funded activities.• Responded to policy inquiries from executive leadership and governing board. Show less

• Lead systems change project with American Cancer Society, which successfully improved cancer screening rates in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), providing analysis and feedback to clinical administration and executive leadership.• Create and distribute training modules for clinic staff and Community Health Workers.• Prepare Excel and PowerPoint reports on program budgets, clients served, geographic reach and demographics served for Health and Human Services Commission, state… Show more • Lead systems change project with American Cancer Society, which successfully improved cancer screening rates in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), providing analysis and feedback to clinical administration and executive leadership.• Create and distribute training modules for clinic staff and Community Health Workers.• Prepare Excel and PowerPoint reports on program budgets, clients served, geographic reach and demographics served for Health and Human Services Commission, state Legislature, media and Governor’s office.• Analyze state cancer registry data and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data to identify populations to target for education on HPV vaccination, cancer screening and prevention. Personally engaged stakeholders to collaborate on outreach.• Update annual policy manual for external users. Create and update internal process and procedures. Show less

• Conducted health workforce analysis for state of Texas, collecting and analyzing workforce supply data and identifying areas to designate as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA).• Analyzed federal policy for clinic and hospital administrators, state legislature and Governor’s office to support enhanced recruitment and retention of medical providers to underserved areas in Texas. • Public speaking to explain technical aspects of incentive programs to recruit providers to medically… Show more • Conducted health workforce analysis for state of Texas, collecting and analyzing workforce supply data and identifying areas to designate as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA).• Analyzed federal policy for clinic and hospital administrators, state legislature and Governor’s office to support enhanced recruitment and retention of medical providers to underserved areas in Texas. • Public speaking to explain technical aspects of incentive programs to recruit providers to medically underserved areas, including presentations by request to FQHC executive leadership and presentations to clinic executives at industry conferences. Exhibited at association conferences for hospital executives, clinic executives and medical professionals.• Provided timely and accurate guidance to clinic and hospital executives regarding available resources and strategies for workforce recruitment, indigent care programs and best practices.• Participated in super user group to overhaul federal software application to support workforce analysis and shortage designations nation-wide. Suggested several changes that were adopted into the final product, improving accuracy and ease of use. Show less

• Managed (state and federal) grant programs to support increased rural clinical workforce and increased access to health services for rural populations.• Provided guidance to rural hospital administrators regarding contracts with the state to ensure timely reimbursements.• Prepared reports for state legislature to ensure continued program funding.• Managed budgets for three federal grants and three state government revenue streams, totaling over $3 million annually. Prepared… Show more • Managed (state and federal) grant programs to support increased rural clinical workforce and increased access to health services for rural populations.• Provided guidance to rural hospital administrators regarding contracts with the state to ensure timely reimbursements.• Prepared reports for state legislature to ensure continued program funding.• Managed budgets for three federal grants and three state government revenue streams, totaling over $3 million annually. Prepared utilization reports, forecasted available program funding and monitored sub-award expenditures, utilizing Excel and government financial software portals.• Exhibited at conferences for hospital associations and medical professional organizations to educate executives and medical providers about changes to policy and available resources to impact health organization infrastructure, workforce and technology implementation.• Supervised graduate-level interns on data analysis project utilizing annual state hospital survey data to examine financial performance of rural hospitals. Show less

• Case manager for an average of 18 children in temporary state custody and their families.• Assessed and monitored safety and well-being of children in temporary custody of relatives or foster families.• Assessed progress of parents working toward family reunification using risk assessment, motivational interviewing and investigative work.• Prepared court reports making recommendations regarding adjudication of cases, which were used to train other employees on best practices for… Show more • Case manager for an average of 18 children in temporary state custody and their families.• Assessed and monitored safety and well-being of children in temporary custody of relatives or foster families.• Assessed progress of parents working toward family reunification using risk assessment, motivational interviewing and investigative work.• Prepared court reports making recommendations regarding adjudication of cases, which were used to train other employees on best practices for writing court reports.• Testified in court regularly to provide accurate and impartial information about the cases. Show less

• Program manager and clinic site manager for H1N1 vaccine clinic. Within two months of hire, had procured two clinic locations, hired staff for locations, procured furniture, equipment and supplies for the locations and implemented outreach policies.• Planned and coordinated communications and community outreach, including media relations. Organized local news broadcast of mall Santa Claus receiving the vaccine.• Built and maintained stakeholder coalitions and partnerships with… Show more • Program manager and clinic site manager for H1N1 vaccine clinic. Within two months of hire, had procured two clinic locations, hired staff for locations, procured furniture, equipment and supplies for the locations and implemented outreach policies.• Planned and coordinated communications and community outreach, including media relations. Organized local news broadcast of mall Santa Claus receiving the vaccine.• Built and maintained stakeholder coalitions and partnerships with community organizations and regional businesses to support outreach clinics, which more than doubled daily vaccine delivery. Show less

Project Management

Coursework in nonprofit management, policy analysis, program administration, program evaluation.

Communication and Outreach

Quality Child Care

Issue Advocacy

Crisis intervention; information and referral services on statewide family crisis hotline.