Janica Hudson Email & Phone Number

• Led the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Unit in planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the following programs: MEGAN’s Place, Maryland Children’s Health Program, Healthy Families Harford County.
• Monitored program progress and outcomes and made necessary adjustments to ensure goals were met.
• Wrote proposals to secure funding and oversaw budgets for all programs.
• Used different leadership styles depending on the situation at hand
• Acted as a mentor to colleagues and encouraged them to continue their professional development
• Created and developed marketing and consumer education materials for the MHC unit which led to 100% of consumers learning about healthcare programs

• Demonstrated expertise in program management, with experience developing and overseeing budgets of up to $1.2 million
• Skilled in developing programs that meet funder specifications and goals, while staying within budget
• Proven ability to manage teams and coordinate programs effectively, leading to successful program outcomes
• Increased health program awareness by 10% through effective community outreach and partnerships.
• Monitors consumer feedback and adjusts program offerings as needed.
• Led development of consumer education content, ensuring clarity of health care program options such as Affordable care Act, Medical Assistance, MCHP, and Qualified Health Plans.

Havre De Grace, MD

• Monitored staff productivity and caseload status through data analysis to ensure progress towards state and county program goals
• Led weekly staff meetings to communicate updates and changes in directives, procedures, and programs
• Authored reports on program successes, areas for improvement, and new initiatives for presentation to the County Health Officer
• Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of audits
• Reviewed and audited employee’s work to assure accuracy following the MDH’s SRS Audit Process
• Developed and executed training curriculum for new and current employees on Maryland Health Connection’s website, eligibility interviewing processes, and COMAR regulations

• Achieved top Medical Assistance enrollments in the Assister Program for the year of 2015 for the months of: January, February, March, April, May, and June.
• Completed eligibility determinations for 500+ individuals at the Health Department or through home visits.
• Met with clients to discuss eligibility status and next steps.
• Assisted clients in completing necessary paperwork.
• Answered 99% of all questions related to eligibility and Medicaid.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Bachelor Of Science, Communication Studies

Coursework in Communications, Adverting, Journalism, and Public Relations

Associate Of Art, General Studies; Journalism

Activities and Societies: Writer/Photographer for The Harford Owl Newspaper