Heather Walker, Mph, Chc Email & Phone Number

Plan, coordinate, and monitor implementation of classes and workshops for survivors of brain injury. Coordinate regular training opportunities for Client Programs staff, and manage annual training calendar for continuing education. Coordinate and manage two financial support programs that are offered to survivors of brain injury. Provide high-needs case management to children and adult survivors of brain injury--conduct needs assessment, develop support plan, and proactively track progress of goal achievement. Manage quarterly newsletter, and develop and update website content. Develop and implement on-boarding protocol and training for new Client Programs staff. Supervise a team of seven Resource Navigators.

Provide guidance, support, and hope to brain injury survivors and their families while navigating resources that will foster wellness; assess client needs to determine specific interventions; develop support plan with specific goals and timelines; proactively track progress and provide assistance and encouragement; facilitate life skills.

Instructor of undergraduate level courses—Health & Wellness and Nutrition; facilitate online discussions and learning experiences on various health topics including health and wellness basics, psychosocial wellness, nutrition, fitness, and chronic diseases.

Coordinate a family-centered obesity prevention program through collaboration with university staff, clinicians, and community organizations; deliver nutrition and fitness education to families; facilitate Cooking Matters classes; provide family support.

Collaborate with other health professionals in a corporate wellness setting; educate employees on biometric screenings; promote health and wellness.

Adjudicate Florida resident disability claims by reviewing objective findings in medical evidence; prepare legal documents as well as mental and physical assessments for each claim; provide recommendations to SSA regarding disability determinations; mentor other examiners; serve on the committee for the Florida State Employee Charitable Campaign.

Instructor of an undergraduate level course—Health & Wellness; educated students on a variety of topics including health and wellness basics, psychosocial wellness, nutrition, fitness, weight management, and sexually transmitted infections.

(Practicum experience) Co-facilitated SISTA (Sisters Informing Sisters about Topics on AIDS), a CDC intervention; gave HIV 101 presentations; engaged in Risk Reduction Counseling and Group Prevention & Support; developed client community resource guide.

Assisted Community Health Assistant Professor and Associate Dean on Telehealth study, a qualitative design (now published in J Public Health Management Practice).

Provided respite, mentoring, and transportation to children and families in the Specialized Foster Care Unit; supervised family visits and submitted written reports; worked with children with developmental disabilities.

Mph, Community Health Education

Activities and Societies: Eta Sigma Gamma, Public Health Student Association, GFPHE

Ba, Psychology