Public Health Legislative Advocacy

PA 5031: Empirical Analysis

- Provided communication and marketing support through social media management, development & publishing of E-newsletters, website editing, donor & contact database management and special event planning.- Educated consumers and patients on health insurance options, public assistance programs and services provided by Progressive Community Health Centers.- Developed monthly health education displays and materials to inform patients about chronic disease prevention and management.- Served as an organization representative at community resource events, stakeholder meetings and regional & neighborhood wellness committees.

- Coordinated Wausau Urban Community Gardens, including Board of Directors, sub-committees, educational class series, planning & maintenance of three community gardens, grant writing, fundraising, & event planning- Developed advertisements, publications, social media outlets & website for all garden-related activities- Collaborated with local organizations to develop an additional community garden site and provide local events promoting healthy lifestyles- Recruited and managed volunteers for garden maintenance, community events & fundraisers

- Assisted in developing the capacity of local health center to plan, coordinate, and deliver community health services, including: maternal & child health, nutrition, reproductive health & family planning, HIV/AIDS.- Achieved “intermediate-mid” level of Kinyarwanda language proficiency within ten weeks of training.- Lived with a host family to effectively facilitate cultural integration.