The Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education is pursuing a world free of gun violence, where impacted communities drive the meaningful change needed for a healthy and safe society. The Center endeavors to transform the gun violence research and education field. We change narratives about the value and impact of actionable, health-focused solutions by:- Partnering with communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence;- Uniting rigorous scientific discovery with community-led approaches; and- Funding research and education initiatives that center racial equity for the advancement of clinical care delivery and other preventative strategies.

- Developed the strategy and roadmap for the AI/ML and Analytics education and training program in partnership with Mayo Clinic Education, the Google Cloud team, and other internal Mayo Clinic stakeholders.- Oversaw a $5 million grant to fund AI Innovation projects focused on reducing bias and health disparities. Coordinated all financial & performance reporting to Dalio Philanthropies.- Managed $3.6 million to execute enterprise-wide training and certifications on Google Cloud Platform & AI enablement.- Designed, developed, and coordinated multi-level educational programs, including online courses, in-person conferences and workshops, and hybrid offerings to meet the varied needs of all learner groups, including technical, business, and clinical audiences.- Cultivated AI in Healthcare course offerings in partnership with Coursera- Reported to the Vice-chair of AI/ML & Analytics

- Implemented process improvement, operational excellence, and change management initiatives required for scaling Mayo Clinic’s enterprise-wide digital strategy.- Led scrum teams focused on improving the Center for Digital Health’s website user experience.-Reported to the Chief of Staff to the Chief Data Analytics Officer

- Led the Office of Performance Management - the city’s internal consulting department - to improve business operations and the services provided to city residents. - Oversaw a portfolio of 20+ projects focused on the Mayor’s Strategic Initiatives and priorities.- Consulted with C-suite executives (i.e., department heads) and led cross-functional teams to develop strategic goals and KPIs for the Mayor’s signature programs.- Spearheaded IT project with McKinsey that created a data and analytics operating model which improved our ability to track outcomes for the Resilience Project, the city’s response to the opioid crisis. Improvements in data governance and aggregation allowed for analytics-backed decision-making, resulting in dramatic quality-of-life improvements in Kensington.- Served as the Chief Data Officer and oversaw data, analytics, & evaluation teams for the city’s Opioid Response Unit, Violence Prevention Strategy, and Racial Equity Initiative. - Administered the 2019 & 2017 Philadelphia Resident’s Survey. Doubled participation of persons of color (from 30% to 60%) through culturally competent recruitment strategies.- Facilitated and completed Strategic Plans for both Licenses & Inspections (L+I) and Streets Departments. Revamped L+I’s Clean & Seal Unit - directed leadership changes, identified critical equipment needs, and secured funding to replace 100% of its fleet - resulting in 20% increased productivity addressing unsafe properties.- Cultivated and managed public, private, and academic partnerships.- Managed an office of four and matrixed staff of 12 (social scientists, epidemiologists, and data analysts). Part of the Mayor’s cabinet reported to the Managing Director (COO).

- Developed the first department-wide performance management system, including a dashboard for standardized monitoring and reporting of business metrics to the executive team.- Managed $1.1 million Centers for Disease Control Grant.- Headed performance improvement teams and developed strategic plans with the administrative divisions (i.e., HR, IT, Facilities, and Finance). - Trained the entire department on performance improvement tools and frameworks, specifically Lean (Kaizen), Six Sigma (DMAIC), and PDCA methodologies. - Reported to the Director of Policy & Evaluation, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health & Opportunity.

- Appointed senior policy advisor to the Secretary of Health on maternal and child health issues.- Analyzed proposed federal, state, and local health policies and regulations for potential adverse or disparate health outcomes. - Published white papers on health disparities in Pennsylvania (e.g., on black maternal mortality and black male homicides) which raised awareness and mobilized advocates around these issues.- Coordinated the establishment of the Office of Health Equity in 2008 to lead efforts and disseminate best practices to address social determinants of health.- Collaborated with the Obama administration and HHS on the development of the Affordable Care Act to ensure the inclusion of reproductive health services.- Audited the Department’s Bureau of Family Health and provided budgetary oversight of the $24 million MCH Title V Block Grant.- Part of the Executive Staff and reported to the Executive Policy Director.

- Planned, implemented, and managed all quality improvement programs across eight different facilities. - Recommended and spearheaded the hospital’s participation in the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Rewards Program; the hospital was recognized by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield as a patient safety & quality leader and rewarded $80,000. - Co-chaired the Service Excellence Committee and collaborated with the Vice-President of Human Resources to revamp the employee recognition program.- Conducted Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and case reviews. - Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations. - Coordinated two Periodic Performance Reviews from the Joint Commission and one unannounced visit from the New Jersey Department of Health.

- Managed and trained a team of 10 health educators that surpassed all outreach levels throughout the nation (i.e., Number of events, individuals helped and enrolled).- Coordinated community events in Philadelphia, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey- Advised over 3000 Medicare beneficiaries in selecting a prescription drug plan that best meets their needs. - Performed presentations on the Medicare Part D Program- Reported to the field manager