Program Manager - Healthy Communities Unit
CurrentOversees all primary prevention activities conducted through the non communicable disease program (NCDP) including activities related to : policy, systems and environmental change prevention Manages federal grant 1901: Prevention and Control of Chronic Disease and Associated Risk Factors in U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands Developed partnerships with key entities within the CNMI to establish five separate health related task forces Leads a team of five people with projects related to… Show more Oversees all primary prevention activities conducted through the non communicable disease program (NCDP) including activities related to : policy, systems and environmental change prevention Manages federal grant 1901: Prevention and Control of Chronic Disease and Associated Risk Factors in U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands Developed partnerships with key entities within the CNMI to establish five separate health related task forces Leads a team of five people with projects related to nutrition, physical activity and tobacco policy Researches evidence based/best practice interventions related to diabetes and hypertension care Held the Walkability Action Institute in the CNMI to make everyday destinations more walkable Co-lead in the CNMI Cross State Leadership Academy - aiming to reduce the rates of commercial tobacco use for individuals with behavioral health conditions Serves as the CNMI regional point of contact for the Regional Action Plan for Tobacco Control in the Western Pacific Traveled within the CNMI to provide educational health presentations and free health screenings Assisted in the application/submission of federal grants to support Public Health programs at CHCC Show less