Cassandra Shaker, Mph Email & Phone Number

Anoka, Minnesota, United States

• Gather and manage data for the department, including the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan
• Respond to internal and external data requests
• Promote quality improvement and performance management throughout the department

Cambridge, Minnesota

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the Community Health Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan for Isanti County through collaboration with community leaders and community members
• Write grant applications and reports for public health programs
• Participate in Quality Improvement/Performance Management Team
• Develop communications through press releases, social media, and website

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Coordinated Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant
• Conducted gatekeeper trainings
• Marketed gatekeeper trainings and mental health resources available to students
• Developed systems to track training and awareness data
• Led suicide awareness leadership team meetings
• Served as the Minnesota Management and Budget Wellness Champion for Metropolitan State University

• Selected a donor database, created a grant deadline calendar, and improved donor relations for the American Indian Family Center in Saint Paul, MN

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Provided academic support, taught study skills, and tracked academic progress of student athletes

Cambridge, MN

• Worked on a Heart Safe application for Isanti County
• Located AEDs in Isanti County and created a database of Isanti County AEDs
• Created materials for AED/CPR training and a timeline of possible training events
• Assisted in tobacco store auditing in Mille Lacs County

• Led fund development committee
• Researched and applied for appropriate grants
• Managed database, set-up a new donor database, and created a database user manual
• Developed and evaluated fundraisers and appeal letters
• Tracked donations and ensured donors were acknowledged properly and promptly
• Recruited donors and volunteers from community organizations, businesses, and churches

Monroe, WI

• Provided corrections and explanations on math problems for a 5th grade remedial math class
• Assisted in teaching of a gym class, which promoted a healthy, active lifestyle, teamwork, and perseverance
• Assisted a 7th grader during remedial math and reading classes

• Assisted students with introductory psychology and biology class work, lab reports, study skills, and test preparation

Naperville, IL

• Served as mentor and role model for female first-year and upper-class students
• Promoted mental and physical health through bulletin boards, with topics including healthy eating, emotional fitness tools, and avoiding the freshman 15
• Connected and referred students to college resources
• Promoted diversity to students through programs and bulletin boards
• Received training on working with students who have been sexually assaulted and how to address domestic violence situations

Naperville, IL

• Prepared lab materials for Principle of Biology, Introduction to Environmental Sciences and Animal Physiology classes
• Directly assisted students with surgical procedures, provided encouragement and guidance
• Provided feedback on students’ lab content and related assignments

Naperville, IL

• Analyzed data on parent’s conflict style and child’s bullying behavior, using SSPS
• Organized a literature review to assess existing school programs
• Collaborated with another assistant to design a bullying prevention program for 3rd-5th graders (1-day program that included skits, a trivia game, and a craft project)

Northern IL And Southern WI

• Created a positive environment for the campers by stressing the importance of acceptance
• Developed a community within the week and ensured that campers felt included
• Mediated conflicts that arose between campers and staff

Monroe, WI

• Worked closely with a small staff in a fast-paced environment
• Maintained strong relationships with customers and employees
• Utilized active listening skills to ensure customers’ orders were taken accurately and completely

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Community Health Promotion, 4.0

Activities and Societies: School of Public Health Student Senate Health Equity Work Group Master of Public Health in Community Health.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology And Psychology

Activities and Societies: College Union Activities Board United Methodist Student Organization Psychology Club Psi Chi

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Senate, Chorus, Band, Dance Team, and Track