Led growth and expansion of new and continuing school and community-based clinics and outreach programs. Primary spokesman before key community organizations, and local, county, and state representatives. Key Contributions:* Opened 11 new School-Based Health Centers in 12 years.* Proposed and piloted Medicaid and Medicare outreach and enrollment department for $3M ROI.* Led startup of free evening medical clinic manned by medical volunteer professionals.* Established first-of-its-kind in nation medical and dental clinic within local YMCA. * Led transition of Electronic Medical Record (EMR).* Headed transition of clinic from for-profit hospital system to Federally Qualified Health Center.* Cut average cost per patient ~30%.Board Memberships:* Arizona Department of Health Services, Injury Prevention Advisory Council; Arizona State University Center for Improving Health Outcomes in Children Teens and Families, College of Nursing Community Advisory Board; Mission of Mercy, Leadership Council; University of Arizona Office of Outreach, and Multicultural Affairs Advisory BoardHonors:* Recipient of Vanguard Health Systems, Circle of Excellence, Community Pillar Award* Phoenix Business Journal, Health Care Hero-Community Outreach-Recipient* Arizona Business Journal, Health Care Leadership Award, Community Outreach Finalist* City of Phoenix, Mayor's Partnership Award-Recipient* Arizona School Public Relations Association Award-Recipient

Supervised operation of seven school-based health clinics within 11 elementary schools in 3 central Phoenix school districts. Served as hospital's liaison in local community.Notable Contributions: * Implemented policies and expanded new and continuing programs despite 50% loss of operating revenue.* Acquired additional funding to expand operations from 9 schools to 11.* Increased patient volume by 12% annually despite loss of major grant.* Transitioned program through hospital bankruptcy and eventual acquisition.