Anna Olson, Mph Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Work to support Regional Integration Branch activities and programs which are designed to improve Federal, State, Tribal and local government capabilities, systems and plans necessary to respond to all hazard incidents through planning, training, exercises, and capability assurance. Support regional development and implementation of exercises, readiness and continuity of operations planning and staff development utilizing the homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Works closely with all FEMA and National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) training and exercise entities to ensure consistency in the application of national training and exercise standards and programs in accordance with the National Response Framework (NRF) and implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Dekalb, Il

Director for a 100% grant funded prevention and education program for a non-profit mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. Supervised 2 full-time employees, 2 part-time employees and 1-2 interns at any given time. Supervisory experience includes oversight of day-to-day operations of grant work-plans, staffing, scheduling, employee counseling and collaboration on organization’s leadership team. Responsible for approximately $250,000 in grant funding from federal, state, local and corporate sources to include planning, budgeting and proper expenditure of all revenue. Responsible for maintaining grant compliance and ensuring conformance with all grant required goals and objectives. Analyze progress of grant through both formative and summative evaluations and make progressive changes accordingly. Responsible for researching, generating and submitting quarterly and annual reports to all funding sources.

Dekalb, Il

VA Certifying Official, September 2010-April 2012• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Certifying Official; responsible for maintaining a comprehensive reporting system to include enrollment processing of military and veteran VA educational benefits for approximately 650 students.• Fiscal responsibilities to include billing, verification and application of over $2.5 million in federal VA educational funding annually to student university accounts.• Interprets and implements policies established by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and maintains university compliance to all standards.• Supervise, manage and assist 8 VA work-study students with walk-ins, phone inquiries and enrollment counseling for all military, veteran and dependent students using educational benefits.• Serves as principal planning coordinator for University programs, policies, and procedures relating to University compliance and the promotion of University opportunities for veterans of the armed services.• Counsel new, transfer and continuing veteran and military students and their families with information regarding the application process and availability of federal and state veteran’s educational benefits.• Provide information and assistance to veterans and military service members regarding federal, state, and local medical/mental health care, employment, and housing needs.• Build partnerships within the university, other universities and in the community to assist veteran students’ transition from service. • University Affiliations: Awards and Professional Development Committee Member, Government College Relations Council (GCRC) Member, Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials (AVECO) Member, National Association of Veteran’s Program Administrators (NAVPA) Member, Women Veterans of Northern Advisor, and Northern Illinois History Fair Judge.

Woodstock, Il

• Inspected, processed and resolved over 90 violations of the McHenry County Public Health Ordinance.• Conducted routine inspections of property, residences and businesses to ensure compliance with county health and safety codes.• Maintained and updated health inspection databases.• Processed mailings, flyers and health department ads for McHenry County community regarding health and safety information.

Yorkville, Il

• Created childhood obesity pilot program “Have Fun Be Healthy: Health Smart for Families,” which was implemented in three local schools in 2010.• Created and implemented an employee wellness program.• Assisted in organization and implementation of Kendall County’s H1N1 vaccine clinics which disseminated over 14,000 doses.• Compose bi weekly “To Your Health” articles and press releases for the Kendall County Record providing the public with valuable health information.

•Provided assistance to veterans transitioning from active duty to college life•Reviewed and submitted veteran’s educational benefits for over 550 students•Managed veteran’s requests and correspondence daily regarding their applicable benefits•Researched and resolved customer service concerns with regards to veteran’s educational benefits and financial aid•Supervised and trained other veteran assistant employees on computer system upgrade

Mph, Masters Of Public Health

B.S., Public Health (Environment And Health)

Activities and Societies: NIU Veterans Club, Northern Illinois Veterans Assistance Office

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