Gabrielle N. Johnston, Mph Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

Lead and manage organizational wide strategic communication and public affairs initiatives for both external and internal audiences and stakeholders. Executes robust public relations and crisis communications strategies to elevate the ACE reputation and brand. Represents organization to high-profile stakeholders to ensure active participation in various global and national public health initiatives. Collaborates and supports communication needs for executives and across departments.Specialties: Public Relations | Public Affairs | Public Health Communication Strategy | Content Strategy + Development | Messaging Strategy | Crisis Communications Development and Execution

Greater San Diego Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Greater San Diego Area

Creates and implements internal and external communication plans and content to support overall goals of UC San Diego Health. Manages and liaises with 8 department faculty to formulate clear and concise program messages. Pro-actively pitches and coordinates with print, broadcast and radio media to further represent the UC San Diego Health brand. Major Accomplishments:•Manages complex communication projects that include written and visual materials by adhering to various timelines and budgets. •Serves as the communication lead for UC San Diego Health hospitals and clinics in times of crisis. •Liaises with government and community affairs directors and provides complex media strategies for briefings and events.•Coordinates print, broadcast and radio media inquiries (NBC, CBS, Wired, CNN, Kaiser Health News) developing appropriate responses for each request. •Generates multi-media communications via complex communication strategies plans for 8 departments annually.•Consults and provides content for all social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Specialties: Public Health Communication Strategy | Content Development | Messaging Strategy | Crisis Communications Development and Execution

Washington, Dc

Promoted twice within three years. Lead and manage public health crisis communication efforts during foodborne illness outbreaks and food recalls. Create and implement internal and external communication plans and protocols to enhance public education and outreach. Develop, revise, and disseminate memos, briefings, and weekly newsletters to 25,000 subscribers, 7,000 field employees, stakeholders, and public health partners via mass-notification systems and social media. Major Accomplishments:▪ Created clear communication process between executive leadership team and major media outlets - New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, NPR - serving as Agency spokesperson and disseminating quality information. ▪ Constructed language and templates used across agency and 10 field offices.▪ Developed five major Standard Operating Procedures, including engagement with CDC, document clearing protocols, and recall management, increasing operational efficiencies by 30%.▪ Identified points of contact and liaised with CDC, FDA, and program area experts to develop over 20 joint announcements, reports, and papers.▪ Collaborated with senior leadership on seven policies announcements; designed marketing plans, key messages, and Q&As to roll out policies to target audiences. Specialties: Public Health Communication Strategy | Interagency Collaboration | Public Speaking | Crises Communications Development and Execution

Washington, Dc

Supported senior executive leadership team by researching donor priorities, funding, and trends for program development during $8 million Ebola response effort. Shared insights on the progress of health partner meetings and working groups. Prepared technical briefing notes to support program implementation and proposal development.Major Achievements: ▪ Developed a checklist for quarantine procedures during Ebola outbreak, aiding responders to follow safe processes. ▪ Conducted desk reviews of key health areas with 50 InterAction global health and working groups.

Asuncion, Paraguay

Designed a key informant interview questionnaire and collected qualitative data on national and regional program structure. Conducted interviews with the staff of a national HIV/AIDS and STI program to develop proposals on program improvements. Major Achievements: ▪ Synthesized findings and provided key recommendations for improvements.▪ Publicly presented findings to National Director of PRONASIDA.

Piribebuy, Cordillera, Paraguay

Conducted community-wide needs assessment to evaluate health, organizational capacity, and infrastructure, leading to discovery of 50% of adults suffering from non-communicable diseases. Oversaw project budget and resources. Planned and evaluated workshops on HIV risk factors to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.Major Achievements: ▪ Managed HIV/AIDS Taskforce with volunteers and organized national education conference for 300 youth.▪ Developed strategies to improve quality of life and access to nutrition for 500 community members.▪ Raised funds and executed a sustainable dental health program for over 100 children.▪ Developed over 50 health seminars using the latest social and behavioral change theories on topics of nutrition, hygiene, dental health, and reproductive health.

Tucson, Arizona

Co-founded a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aimed at developing and implementing drowning prevention initiatives in South Asia. Planned and managed budget and logistics for fundraising events. Developed communication materials for a culturally diverse audience.Major Achievements: ▪ Raised funds by hosting informational seminars and annual banquet for potential donors and guests.▪ Recruited, mobilized, trained, and managed project volunteers and Program Managers, delivering lifesaving education in CPR and water safety to over 12,000 children and adults.▪ Managed and supported three simultaneous programs in India and Nepal, partnering with the American Red Cross and other international non-profit organizations. ▪ Prepared and delivered 20 public presentations to potential donors, volunteers, and community leaders.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Extracted and analyzed data from major health surveys from the World Health Organization and United Nations. Used Microsoft Excel to categorize and organize data before entering into Spectrum Policy Modeling software. Discussed progress and results with research team.

Tucson, Arizona

Coordinated with local government offices and schools to plan health promotion activities. Prepared policy memos, factsheets, other briefing materials for Councilman Glassman. Acted as a representative for the Ward 2 office.

Mph, Global Health Systems & Development

Activities and Societies: Master's International Program

Bspa, Public Management And Policy

Activities and Societies: Eller Board of Honor & Integrity, Chair (2009-2010) Cramer Scholar (2009-2010)