Celisia Rouson-Smith, Mph Email & Phone Number

Lead family advocacy services and manage programs focused on lead poisoning reduction, asthma management, and environmental health education for underserved communities.Oversee a team of 6 program managers, health educators, and coordinators responsible for decreasing environmental health hazards and promoting public health.Direct day-to-day public health programs addressing asthma and lead poisoning through strategic outreach, client intake, and housing interventions.Foster strategic partnerships with public health stakeholders including CBOs, MCOs, and HCPs, contributing to significant improvements in public health outcomes.Achieved a 25% reduction in missed school days for asthmatic children and a 55% reduction in lead poisoning cases by relocating affected children to lead-free homes.Develop and deliver national training sessions for over 300 Community Health Workers (CHWs) on best practices in housing, health, and leadership development.Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams and manage departmental budgets to ensure compliance, resource allocation, and program impact.

Managed several environmental health care management programs in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County, focusing on asthma and lead poisoning interventions.Developed and implemented evidence-based programs targeting social determinants of health, while enhancing GHHI’s resident education curriculum.Supervised a team of 5 employees providing environmental health education and case management services.Coordinated and led the Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland Nursing Student internship program, successfully supporting over 80% of interns in securing public health roles post-internship.Spearheaded public health presentations and community engagement efforts on critical health issues, including Child Environmental Health, Behavioral Health, and Maternal Health, across national training platforms.Awarded a fellowship in the 2021 Rockwood Democratizing Leadership Program, sponsored by the JPB Foundation, focused on leadership development.

Provided one-on-one public health education and behavioral health interventions, addressing topics such as asthma management, injury prevention, child and maternal health, and long-term home maintenance.Engaged with underserved communities and immigrant families to reduce environmental health risks and improve overall public health outcomes.Delivered community health worker (CHW) trainings on cultural competency, public health advocacy, and communication techniques.Played a key role in lobbying efforts for the successful passage of Maryland’s HB1233, lowering the state’s blood lead action level.Designed educational resources and conducted virtual sessions for public health professionals and partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Supported oncology patients, including those involved in clinical trials, using Novocure’s FDA-approved Tumor-Treating Fields Optune medical device for glioblastoma treatment.Delivered comprehensive clinical expertise, product support, and education for patients and physicians, promoting best outcomes for cancer care.Managed clinical trials at the University of Pennsylvania, focused on pediatric applications of Tumor-Treating Fields, and tested new oncology treatments.Built relationships with Patient Advocacy Groups and supported product launches from development through regulatory filing.

Master’S Degree, Master'S Of Public Health

Bachelor’S Degree, Sports Medicine