Consultant in population health, healthcare quality, performance excellence, applied research, evaluation, grants/contracts, policy- Harrisonburg UU: Pro bono consultant to COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force for policy/procedure and risk reduction - Citizens for a Healthier Lakewood, Jefferson County Department of Public Health: Policy advocate to promote reduced youth access to tobacco/nicotine/vaping through community mobilization/education and evidence-based legislation (ordinance passed February 2019)- SleepEasliy, LLC- Foundations and non-profit organizations

Evaluation of network performance for two Community Mental Health Centers and the Independent Provider Network serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Broomfield counties. Prepare performance measurement and indicator reports, present to executives and senior leaders, as well as Stakeholder Council. Work with quality improvement staff and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement projects, clinical guidelines/best practices outcomes and fidelity assessments, and evidence-based practices. Collaborate with Colorado State Medicaid agency staff, External Quality Review Organization representatives, and other BHO Quality Directors to evaluate, report, and improve performance of the mental health and substance use provider systems.

Oversee Wellness program and staff, primarily serving Medicaid and other populations with mental health and medical disparities in Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin CountiesManage grant operations and reporting, achieve and exceed all milestones. Implement evidence-based and promising practices, new classes, and outcomes monitoring and reporting systems. Implement customer satisfaction evaluations and reporting. Manage infrastructure changes and marketing cost reductions, achieving annual savings of $70,000.Oversee classes and services in a broad range of topics, including stress, depression and anxiety management, meditation, cardio/strength, yoga, tai chi, cooking, weight loss, chronic disease self-management, parenting, relationships, self-improvement, as well as jewelry and artImplement policies and procedures to meet new or expanded regulatory requirementsHealth screening and recreation/fitness therapy and coachingLife-changing Filling the Gap dental program for Jefferson Center clients, funded by the FoundationIndividual fee-based life and business coachingBrief therapy for special populations, including indigent/under-insured/low income - individuals, couples and familiesIntegrated care services for mental/behavioral health, wellness, oral health, primary care, and substance useExpand and develop programs and services -- mountain communities, nutrition, peer specialists, and new business strategies.Develop and serve as PI for Tobacco Cessation Initiative - Systems Changes and Peer Support in a Community Mental Health Center, serving three counties

Developed and implemented measurements, interventions and reporting that achieved maximum pay-for-performance awards for quality.Performed and/or supervised data collection and transparent comparative reporting of provider-specific clinical quality studies of osteoporosis, hypertension, ischemic vascular disease, diabetes, cancer screening and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Obtained over $450,000 grant funding from state and private industry sources, and achieved or exceeded grant objectives.Developed, directed and reported on grants for tobacco cessation and second-hand smoke reduction, achieving 50% reductions in risks in 17 months and recognition as a promising practice by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Conducted qualitative and quantitative studies of satisfaction with inpatient care team (hospitalists).Developed infection control policy/procedure for 15 primary care clinics.Developed systems, reporting, documentation and strategy for achievement of national recognition for advanced primary care using the NCQA PPC-PCMH (patient-centered medical home) model.

Developed, managed and facilitated external quality review organization (EQRO) performance measurement and improvement, compliance monitoring, clinical and administrative focused studies, client satisfaction surveys, and intervention projects that assessed and improved clinical and service quality in Colorado Medicaid medical and mental health capitation programs

Oversight of multi-disciplinary grant team at four locations in three organizations, resulting in improved palliative care for patients with advanced dementia across the continuum of care.Demonstrated reduced caregiver burden and increased coping, and documented improvements in spiritual care services, nonverbal pain assessment and treatment, patient symptoms management, and advance care planning.

Managed projects and reporting to meet all requirements of Colorado Mental Health Services Medicaid Capitation contract, including design and administration of processes, procedures, evaluations, reports and policies.Directed redesign of program and spearheaded integration of mental health consumers, including focus groups and telephone satisfaction surveys.Conducted and reported special focus studies of suicide and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

Developed, organized, and funded the first statewide collaboration of 54 organizations (including insurers, providers, health sytems and others) to develop and institute a single set of clinical guidelines.Wrote business plan and spearheaded application and requirements for 501(c)3 status.Secured emergency funding, infrastructure, and temporary office space during fiscal crisis.

Developed systems and infrastructure to conduct and report health services research and clinical guidelines development and implementation for the medical group.