Fakari Gresham, Mph Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff and Principal Deputy Director in developing a compendium of research and reference materials that support CDC’s capacity to effectively address employee workforce development, peer-to-peer engagement among global leaders, and effectively navigate virtual/telework challenges and solutions• Collect and disseminate lessons learned and best practices around the development of virtual communities of practices and the associated tools and skill building… Show more • Collaborate with the Chief of Staff and Principal Deputy Director in developing a compendium of research and reference materials that support CDC’s capacity to effectively address employee workforce development, peer-to-peer engagement among global leaders, and effectively navigate virtual/telework challenges and solutions• Collect and disseminate lessons learned and best practices around the development of virtual communities of practices and the associated tools and skill building required (e.g. Microsoft Teams and other O365 collaborative tools, virtual facilitation skills, etc.)• Partner with stakeholder at the University of New Mexico Project ECHO to launch several virtual communities of practices through recruiting and identifying CGH personnel, arranging monthly leadership series, and preparing evaluation reports to help improve the ECHO model and peer to peer learning and joint problem solving• Cultivate and support cross-CIO forums that focus on the advancement of virtual collaboration, telemonitoring, tele-teaming with internal agency partners, coordination of stakeholders, maximize deliverables, and planning meeting logistics• Execute high-level planning efforts; Document leadership commitments in monthly and annual workshops to strengthen workforce initiatives, and set milestones for delivery of key priorities for the organization• Analyze and present evaluation data collected from observational studies, surveys, and poll results to inform program efficiency and effectiveness by using data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau; Assist vendor (Deloitte) in developing CGH wide Microsoft Forms survey to ensure employee buy-in related to a major initiative aimed at advancing CGH workforce requirements for the future. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

• Monitored Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “The Real Cost” national campaign focused on at-risk teens aged 12-17; Collaborated with government and advertising agencies to ensure consistent accuracy and quality of campaign messaging on social and digital media platforms through tracking of social media trends, literature reviews of tobacco-related articles, and presenting key scientific findings to FDA personnel to turn into messaging probes• Planned, conducted, and analyzed qualitative… Show more • Monitored Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “The Real Cost” national campaign focused on at-risk teens aged 12-17; Collaborated with government and advertising agencies to ensure consistent accuracy and quality of campaign messaging on social and digital media platforms through tracking of social media trends, literature reviews of tobacco-related articles, and presenting key scientific findings to FDA personnel to turn into messaging probes• Planned, conducted, and analyzed qualitative audience research to build personas, journey maps, and user experience to understand the nuances of specific audience sectors using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies including focus groups, in-depth interviews, copy testing, surveys, and digital diaries for various campaigns • Systemized data collected from evaluation studies by coding datasets using STATA and Captivate software for qualitative and quantitative analysis; Presented key findings to stakeholders which were turned into national campaign messages through various media platforms used by the target audience (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, TV ads) Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

• Summarized anecdotal notes and written observations of student test-takers while aiding and accommodating the needs of 300+ students• Executed administrative tasks such as scheduled student exams, filed paperwork, and responded to emails and calls received from GSU personnel• Developed and administered regular performance evaluations (ex. conducted conferences with students to review exam results); Provided feedback to several professors on student progress

Greater Atlanta Area

• Developed a program evaluation further assessing the feasibility of several state level opioid programs’ effectiveness in addressing the crisis • Investigated and recommended work plan budgets focused on identifying areas of improvement in funding proposals for FDHA and Grady Hospital • Conceptualized and planned a community health awareness event regarding opioid use among at risk teenagers in the Fulton and DeKalb areas; Presented qualitative data collected to target audience and… Show more • Developed a program evaluation further assessing the feasibility of several state level opioid programs’ effectiveness in addressing the crisis • Investigated and recommended work plan budgets focused on identifying areas of improvement in funding proposals for FDHA and Grady Hospital • Conceptualized and planned a community health awareness event regarding opioid use among at risk teenagers in the Fulton and DeKalb areas; Presented qualitative data collected to target audience and partnered with local partners to implement key interventions Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

• Provided outcome data to health programs to assist in developing prevention strategies and evaluating program effectiveness• Created datasets using observational studies and quantitative data collection methods (ex. Microsoft Excel) to monitor school responses of the prevalence of various health risk behaviors • Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis on statewide health documents for the entire state of GA high school population• Prepared descriptive data analysis for… Show more • Provided outcome data to health programs to assist in developing prevention strategies and evaluating program effectiveness• Created datasets using observational studies and quantitative data collection methods (ex. Microsoft Excel) to monitor school responses of the prevalence of various health risk behaviors • Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis on statewide health documents for the entire state of GA high school population• Prepared descriptive data analysis for distribution among youth risk children while assisting in tracking progress of behaviors Show less

Athens, Georgia Area

• Created a logic model for an intervention used to enhance access to safe sexual practices combined with outreach activities• Consulted with 100+ stakeholders, including businesses and households to assure the well-being of 300+ elderly patients regarding influenza and shingle vaccination, injury prevention, and overall wellness in the Clarke County area • Assisted with the administrating of immunizations and preventative care treatment in the local community while reducing infectious… Show more • Created a logic model for an intervention used to enhance access to safe sexual practices combined with outreach activities• Consulted with 100+ stakeholders, including businesses and households to assure the well-being of 300+ elderly patients regarding influenza and shingle vaccination, injury prevention, and overall wellness in the Clarke County area • Assisted with the administrating of immunizations and preventative care treatment in the local community while reducing infectious disease transmission• Evaluated HIPAA regulations to forecast future needs of in-store regulatory compliances• Offered access to information on over-the-counter medications, vitamins; helped members interact with our licensed pharmacists Show less

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Health Management & Policy, 3.71

Activities and Societies: Practicum: Addressing the Opioid Crisis: A Series of Outcome Evaluations Completed a 240-hour applied research.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Distinguished Men of Achievement (DMA), UGA HEROs, Pre-Nursing Society.