Established a ground breaking organization focused on developing programs and community based research and interventions designed to improve the overall health of men. Developed the training, program and evaluation strategies to address health needs associated with heart disease, diabetes, cancer (prostate/colorectal), HIV/AIDS, tobacco use prevention, nicotine addiction and mental health. Tasked with establishing relationships and networking partnerships with healthcare professionals… Show more Established a ground breaking organization focused on developing programs and community based research and interventions designed to improve the overall health of men. Developed the training, program and evaluation strategies to address health needs associated with heart disease, diabetes, cancer (prostate/colorectal), HIV/AIDS, tobacco use prevention, nicotine addiction and mental health. Tasked with establishing relationships and networking partnerships with healthcare professionals, community based leadership, community based organizations, government officials, academic institutions and corporations to develop a comprehensive framework that would effectively improve the health of men and their families. Serve as the organizations expert on the seven targeted health interventions associated with CMHI in both community and professional settings. Implemented executive strategies to form cross sectional collaborations to address health needs for underserved populations to address diabetic, obesity and cardiovascular disease in communities of color and low social economic status (SES) communities. Designed and implemented an ongoing fatherhood initiative to address the need for an active male presence in a child’s life. Applied program and public health knowledge and writing skills to write grants, and utilized organization and interpersonal abilities to plan seminars and events for CMHI. Show less

The challenge is to re-establishing a Comprehensive Men's Health intervention for DeKalb County, GA. The program is designed to engage the men of DeKalb and create an environment of inclusivity that will work to improve the overall health status of the citizens of DeKalb County, GA. Task associated with the development of the men's health initiative are to establish a diverse male leadership team that will serve as the principal participants in the programs development; engage the community… Show more The challenge is to re-establishing a Comprehensive Men's Health intervention for DeKalb County, GA. The program is designed to engage the men of DeKalb and create an environment of inclusivity that will work to improve the overall health status of the citizens of DeKalb County, GA. Task associated with the development of the men's health initiative are to establish a diverse male leadership team that will serve as the principal participants in the programs development; engage the community with current and accurate health information for chronic disease and mental wellbeing; actively address public safety and economic development at the local community level to reduce external factors associated with each disease modalities. Some of the actions associated with the success of the program are to create partnerships that work to engage community members at all sectors and across all social economic status; reduce the stress and economic burdens that lead to risky behaviors used to lock individuals into a long term system of controls such as maltreatment, fear and incarceration. The aim is to create an atmosphere of homogeneity that will enhance the natural collective spirit of all men in DeKalb County, GA. Show less

Implemented training, program development, evaluation and sustainability plans for the state’s 18 health districts. Coordinated ongoing health education in the areas of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, comprehensive cancer, arthritis, and sexually transmitted infections. Established programmatic interventions to address the risk factors associated with chronic disease prevention, tobacco use prevention, physical inactivity and nutrition. Serve as the primary liaison between the State… Show more Implemented training, program development, evaluation and sustainability plans for the state’s 18 health districts. Coordinated ongoing health education in the areas of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, comprehensive cancer, arthritis, and sexually transmitted infections. Established programmatic interventions to address the risk factors associated with chronic disease prevention, tobacco use prevention, physical inactivity and nutrition. Serve as the primary liaison between the State Office and 18 Health Districts within Georgia as well as other community partners across the state. Provide Technical Assistance in the area of program development, community interventions, evaluation, and reporting to ensure program guideline and evidence based activities are standardized across all districts. Serve as a member of the States Diabetes Matrix Team. The majority of these programs are funded by CDC. Served on internal grant writing, budget development and program implementation team for state and local health district staff. Additional responsibilities included service as the State Diabetes Educator, and Health Disparities Coordinator. Show less

Tasked with providing program direction and leadership for tobacco use prevention education, training and evaluation. Responsible for coordinating and developing relationships with Public Health officials, local Ministers, community leaders, youth, educators and elected officials in order to provide education, technical assistance and advocacy skills development relative to tobacco related diseases, marketing tactics and youth access. Supervising a team of 4 tasked with conducting… Show more Tasked with providing program direction and leadership for tobacco use prevention education, training and evaluation. Responsible for coordinating and developing relationships with Public Health officials, local Ministers, community leaders, youth, educators and elected officials in order to provide education, technical assistance and advocacy skills development relative to tobacco related diseases, marketing tactics and youth access. Supervising a team of 4 tasked with conducting community subject matter focus groups, survey development and implementation of health strategies. Served as community educational facilitators for the Maternal and Child Health Education Program. Recognized as an expert in Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS), smoking related illnesses and tobacco industry tactics. Show less