Danielle Chelminsky Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

Washington, Dc

• Develop surveys, programming specifications, statistical data analysis, and report writing for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the USDA on the Child Nutrition Operations Program Study II on school meal and nutrition programs’ implementation and successes and challenges based on research questions and current nutrition program policy.• Conduct program evaluation and implementation analysis for health care model intervention Grantees: evaluate Grantee reports, write quarterly and… Show more • Develop surveys, programming specifications, statistical data analysis, and report writing for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the USDA on the Child Nutrition Operations Program Study II on school meal and nutrition programs’ implementation and successes and challenges based on research questions and current nutrition program policy.• Conduct program evaluation and implementation analysis for health care model intervention Grantees: evaluate Grantee reports, write quarterly and annual assessments and progress reports, analyze enrollment data and outcome measures and metrics, and lead interviews with Grantee staff on site visits. • Analyze enrollment report data to develop graphics, training webinars, and briefs to states implementing Medicare-Medicaid demonstration programs to provide technical assistance for program improvement.• Lead a “secret shopper” survey project to state Medicaid call centers and develop an evaluation methodology. • Draft implementation evaluation reports for home visiting intervention models aimed at reducing childhood obesity and improving health and nutrition, and conduct effectiveness assessments. • Manage a $2 million contract as Deputy Project Director: write monthly progress reports and manage budget and staffing. Show less

Washington Dc

•Authored memos on health policy topics, including Medicare policy, nursing scope of practice, FDA guidance, nutrition policy and other issues. •Attended and summarized hearings and briefings on behalf of senior staff. •Participated in meetings with health advocacy organizations and bipartisan staff to draft legislation. •Gathered health-related news articles, and answered complex inquiries from other Congressional offices, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and… Show more •Authored memos on health policy topics, including Medicare policy, nursing scope of practice, FDA guidance, nutrition policy and other issues. •Attended and summarized hearings and briefings on behalf of senior staff. •Participated in meetings with health advocacy organizations and bipartisan staff to draft legislation. •Gathered health-related news articles, and answered complex inquiries from other Congressional offices, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and constituents on current health policy. Show less

Department Of Defense

•Execute crisis simulation training exercises and facilitate group discussions of senior government officials for strategy development and decision-making; author tasking memos and background research•Produced a new organizational brand: new logo, brochures, and other marketing materials to increase readability and understanding of the organizational mission and impact. •Designed and launched new website casl.dodlive.mil; manage updates and social media, track metrics, developed… Show more •Execute crisis simulation training exercises and facilitate group discussions of senior government officials for strategy development and decision-making; author tasking memos and background research•Produced a new organizational brand: new logo, brochures, and other marketing materials to increase readability and understanding of the organizational mission and impact. •Designed and launched new website casl.dodlive.mil; manage updates and social media, track metrics, developed technical writing of services, redesigned website layout for increased usability.•Manage contacts and knowledge transfer initiatives to include briefings, letters and talking points •Created the “National Security Strategy Course” for 130 Congressional Staff: design curriculum, manage logistics, built budget, execute simulation exercise, and authored program evaluation and analysis reports.•Collect simulation exercise data and assessments and gather evaluations and survey data metrics outcomes.•Consult on health care policy issues relating to national security and present briefings on health care. •Supervise intern: supervise projects and write performance evaluation.•Developed comprehensive Annual Reporting data through event tracking sheet and weekly reporting.•Assembled Climate Survey using the online IT Websurveyor tool. Founded the CASL Assessment Working Group and redesigned the CASL evaluation system. •Organize the Knowledge Workshop monthly program for shared information between staff. •Founded the NDU Young Professionals Community, organized 20+ professional development workshops. Show less

•Designed, executed and drafted analytical reports on strategic-level crisis simulation exercises for senior government officials on national security topics.•Launched new communications campaign and developed strategic message; acted as outreach rep. •Assisted the Director of Public Affairs with security reviews, media press releases and outreach.•Appointed as interim Legislative Liaison; briefed 100+ Congressional staff and disseminated materials. •Facilitated simulations of… Show more •Designed, executed and drafted analytical reports on strategic-level crisis simulation exercises for senior government officials on national security topics.•Launched new communications campaign and developed strategic message; acted as outreach rep. •Assisted the Director of Public Affairs with security reviews, media press releases and outreach.•Appointed as interim Legislative Liaison; briefed 100+ Congressional staff and disseminated materials. •Facilitated simulations of negotiation, decision-making, risk analysis and strategy development.•Conducted evaluations and data analyses to assess and improve simulation products.•Supported the university accreditation by gathering evidence and providing assessments.•Summarized strategic trends for compiled slides for a “Strategists at War” elective course.•Executed data gathering and analysis for projects including the University Accreditation process, collected evidence, chaired meeting, disseminating information, identified areas for improvement, provided recommendations, and drafted the final report. •Acted as principal staff coordinator of an NDU Organizational study and gave input in the curriculum review.•Expedited and reviewed a “mini game” exercise for outreach and marketing purposes.•Member of the Innovation and Technology team, testing new methods to improve capabilities.•Organized a visit for a Congressman to NDU, and prepared briefing materials and agenda. Show less

•Compiled causes of Middle East wars since 1948; analyzed relationship with economic trends •Conducted research on economic bubbles for a publication on Economic Theory

•Managed two workshops at the 2008 Annual Global Terrorism Conference•Catalogued global terrorism incidents for trend analysis

Masters In Public Health, Health Policy, Gpa 3.8 Out Of 4.0

Ba, International Relations, Gpa 3.5 Out Of 4.0

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Dean's List, Dean's Host Class Leadership

Overseas Program, Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies