Janelle Greenlee Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

Drawn by a desire to make a wider impact, I've ventured beyond cytomegalovirus (CMV) and public health. Now, I empower individuals and non-profit organizations to harness their voices and translate passion into real change. By strategizing coalitions, crafting powerful narratives, and developing effective advocacy skills, I help them turn their vision of a better world into a reality.Highlights: California Employment Leave Legislation - Directed the strategy and successful passage of the nation's most bipartisan Reproductive Loss Leave bill, garnering vocal support from both sides of the aisle and ultimately securing the Governor's signatureUniversal Basic Income (UBI) Panel - Convened and guided a diverse panel of state and county policymakers, non-profit leaders, and young adults impacted by foster care to delve into Santa Clara County's innovative UBI program, designed to support transitional-age youth leaving the systemStudent Pedestrian Safety Awareness - Led outreach to policymakers and stakeholders to voice concerns about a San Jose development plan's inadequate traffic safety studies, particularly for underserved high school student pedestrians and cyclists

Tampa, Florida, United States

I coordinated the merger of several complementary non-profits and brought new board members on board to ensure a smooth transition. My goal was to unite these organizations into a single, powerful force to raise awareness and funding for CMV research. By joining forces, we streamlined our operations, amplified our message, and expanded our reach.Highlights:CDC Education Material Development - Launched the multi-year advocacy effort towards the CDC's development of branded CMV education materials geared towards medical professionals and pregnant women, worked extensively with CDC staff until their realization and cross-clearance agency approved distributionState Health Department Trainings - Facilitated the professional development of state health department personnel by contrasting legislative mandates and agency stakeholder approaches to health education and screening initiatives, provided advocacy training to enable departmental development, prioritization, and internal promotion of CMV programsFederal Universal Newborn Screening Nomination - Gathered research and guided the creation of a multidisciplinary team of clinical and policy experts, culminating in the submission of the first CMV Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) application to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Sacramento, California Area

The California CMV Project secured legislation requiring a Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) commission to address CMV education and screening. I spearheaded support-building, coordinated expert testimony, and led efforts culminating in its successful passage.Highlights:Statewide Coalition Building - Assembled a statewide alliance of impacted families, clinical professionals, and partner organizations to provide their unique perspectives, expertise, and formal testimoniesLegislative Hearing Coordination - Facilitated the presence and participation of CMV families, clinicians, and experts as both specialized witnesses and public commenters at Sacramento legislative hearings

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Witnessing the impact of CMV on my twin daughters ignited my passion for advocacy. As Founder of Stop CMV, I built out a robust, all-volunteer non-profit organization that initiated national and global efforts to raise awareness, influence public policy, and secure research funding. Highlights:Built Nationwide Advocacy Infrastructure - Created advocacy training programs and corresponding materials, then facilitated their adoption by activist networks across the country, targeting policymakers with critical information about CMVInternational Consult Referral Program - Revolutionized access to prenatal and neonatal care worldwide by connecting parents with renowned CMV clinical experts and research centers through an online consultation and treatment referral programGlobal Policy Survey - Collected data on CMV education and screening protocols through a survey of medical professionals and researchers in 24 countries representing diverse regions and healthcare systems