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Denver, Co, Us

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Denver Metropolitan Area

Coordinate and instruct an introductory graduate course focused on historical and conceptual concepts, key issues, frameworks, advancements, and core functions of public health

Denver Metropolitan Area

Provide services related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. Example projects include: (1) Developed, implemented, and analyzed a qualitative and quantitative needs assessment for an age-friendly initiative in Jefferson County, (2) Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Food in Communities program, a food systems and policy initiative through the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, Tri-County Health Department, and Jefferson County Public Health, and (3) Developed an evaluation plan and cohort model for the Moving from Emergency Response to Recovery in Jefferson County grant program, a grant initiated by Jefferson County Public Health and the Community First Foundation.

Denver Metropolitan Area

Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health interventions in rural and urban Colorado communities with a focus on community-based participatory research. Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative project data and develop community and academic publications communicating research findings. Assist in conceptualizing, writing, and editing grant proposals for funding focused on public health interventions, innovation, and education. Manage and supervise four full-time research staff across two community-based participatory research projects.

Denver Metropolitan Area

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative food systems data and communicate findings to community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials. Assist in conceptualizing, writing, and editing grant proposals for funding focused on food systems interventions and policies.

Greater Denver Area

Developed and instructed undergraduate courses focusing on basic principles of nutrition, specifically for students entering health care professions.

Greater Denver Area

Provided guidance and support to health and wellness leadership on staffing protocols, budget management, program development and evaluation, and grant writing and management.

New York, New York, United States

Oversaw community health program serving 9000 early childhood though high school youth and parents. Supervised nine managers and served as first point of contact for 26 site-based health coordinators. Developed, structured, and directed the program’s multimillion-dollar staffing and budget plans. Directed implementation of research and evaluation methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

New York, New York, United States

Developed, launched, and evaluated age-appropriate nutrition education curricula and behavioral health resources for early childhood through high school youth and parents. Prepared and facilitated professional development and continuing education in health and nutrition for over 150 staff members who implemented wellness programs for underserved youth.

New York, New York, United States

Mentored high school students on life-skills and college admissions; tutored students in remedial and Advanced Placement math and science classes; designed review sessions and student academic plans.

Greater Denver Area

Managed quality improvement projects focusing on trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and tobacco cessation in urban and rural school-based health centers. Supported emerging school-based health centers through community health assessments, policy development, and advocacy.

Greater Denver Area

New York, Ny

Developed and coordinated bi-monthly, city-wide workshops for nutrition professionals.

New York, Ny

Designed, administered, and reported on a comprehensive evaluation to assess the impact of the Go!Chefs cooking and nutrition education program. Developed lessons for and instructed elementary school cooking, nutrition, and gardening classes.

Greater New York City Area

New York, Ny

Prepared and instructed science classes for 120 middle school students, including special needs students. Coordinated hands-on laboratory activities, inquiry-based learning, and field trips.

Kimberley Area, South Africa

Prepared and facilitated HIV/AIDS and life-skills train-the-trainer workshops for local teachers. Managed over 50 local staff and coordinated curriculum and instructor evaluations.

Doctor Of Public Health (Drph), Community & Behavioral Health

Master Of Science (Msc), Nutrition

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biochemistry And Molecular Biology