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Oklahoma, United States

Develops quality control for FDA Inspection Program Team; guides assessments, conducts weekly communications, and provides progress reportsfor individual meetings to evaluate requirements to achieve program goals.Facilitates monthly communication with Oklahoma ABLE Commission, securing cooperative streamlined efforts in tobacco inspection activities. Attends meetings and assists contractors and stakeholders with contractual issues -maintains effective communication. Resolves potential problems through consultation and technical assistance, advising contract compliance,applicable laws, and regulations. Participates in annual negotiations with federal government for additional funding, budget revisions, equipment/database updates, and work process improvements.Selected Highlights:• Improved quality reports from inspectors; saw 20% increase in compliance.• Boosted efficiency in completing activities by 40%; developed and presented support materials (driven by data to describe key work activities and inspections), and submitted monthly reports.• Reduced contract disputes, demonstrating excellent customer service with contractors and stakeholders.• Managed $500K annual budget.

Guided outreach to marginalized and high-risk communities to understandneeds, facilitate information sharing, and improve health outcomes.Increased awareness, engagement, and trust. Liaised with data analysis teamsfor design needs, data visualization, and monitoring tools; presentedfindings to leadership to facilitate improved decision-making, transparency,and accountability. Supported staff education on cultural competency toimprove trust and inclusivity with diverse clients. Implemented CommunityHealth Worker program; addressed health disparities amongst underservedpopulations. Partnered with community to provide referral opportunities,improve access, engagement, and health outcomes.Selected Highlights:• Increased efficiency and successful deployment through development ofpolicies, plans, and processes for equitably distributing COVID-19 vaccinesto public.• Improved compliance and quality of public services through routine sitevisits, ensuring adherence.• Enhanced staff and client satisfaction through technical assistance andsupport to regional site leads.• Improved process standardization introducing new policies and proceduresfor clinics.• Increased effectiveness and satisfaction amongst staff and clients throughidentifying resource needs for training, evaluation, and technicalassistance.• Improved health outcomes and reduced disparities after engaging withorganizations to address COVID-19 disparities amongst high risk andunderserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities.• Solicited, received, and managed grants totaling $3M to support communityeducation.

Harrah, Oklahoma

Developed curriculum for Math Education, Algebra 1, and Intermediate Algebrato meet standards. Determined best education model for students in classroomutilizing health impact and qualitative assessments. Promoted learningopportunities outside of textbooks (i.e., STEM professional guest speakers).Cultivated relationships with business owners to initiate internshipprocesses.Selected Highlights:• Developed curriculum for Senior Careers classes to include workingdeliverables for interviews.• Outlined statewide educational and occupational opportunities,particularly in STEM fields.

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

Directed volunteer organizations to implement health improvementopportunities. Connected OK Health Improvement Plan with local initiatives.Aided decision-makers on grants, data, and technical assistance. Engagedand activated local leaders and businesses to assess public health concerns—connected leaders to statewide and national efforts. Provided organizationaldevelopment consulting and capacity building to ensure adherence to grantrequirements, and provide sustainable practices for future transitions.Selected Highlights:• Improved community health; consulted with coalitions to provide EvidenceBased Practice opportunities.• Provided books to every child under 18 with the “Literacy Begins Now”program through the county health department’s library system collaboration.• Facilitated health planning assessments across 46 counties includingHealth Impact Assessments, Geographic Health Equity Assessments,Intersectionality Assessments, and Qualitative and Quantitative Health Equity Assessments.

Durant, Oklahoma, United States

Created and delivered health equity training to community groups,professional associates, employers, and decisions makers, to addresspolicies for improved health. Promoted healthy lifestyles; passed policiesto create organizational and environmental system changes. Trained andprovided technical assistance with state partners for community partners andcoalition members. Collected data and compiled reports for grant proposalrequests; coordinated strategic plans, policies, and processes. Utilizedgeographic health equity data and social determinants of health to locatethe greatest need for tobacco prevention in counties.Selected Highlights:• Received Governor’s Commendation for Smoke Alarm Canvass—600 smoke alarminstallations in one day in smallest county in Oklahoma (most ever acrossthe state)—by engaging community fire departments.• Attained competitive 5-year grant for wave 2 funding.• Prevented regional hospital from losing CMS funding; readmission processhighlighted in medical journal.• Invited new community partners to meetings to raise awareness forparticipation amongst all leaders.• Managed $185K annual program grant; solicited and facilitated funding forcompetitive process.

Madill, Oklahoma

Educated community on domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking—assisted with prevention education with partners. Coordinated training andtechnical assistance to law enforcement and government. Provided victimadvocacy; assisted in filing protective orders and walking clients throughcourt system. Solicited funding from local, state, and federal entities.Served as agency’s public relations coordinator.Selected Highlights:• Developed county’s first Coordinated Community Response team; involvedpartners to combat DV.• Designed agency’s first fundraising campaign; contributed to management of$1M budget.• Established strategic plans for law enforcement agencies to receivenecessary training.• Collaborated with District and Local Judges on state DV laws; createdinstructional presentations.• Created first major donors list and program for volunteers—developedcommunity service program.

Ada, Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma And Texas

Teller, trainer, loan processor, real data and business loan officer, assistant manager, manager, had up to 23 direct reports, supervisory, employee development, empowerment to make a difference to the bottom line.

Master'S Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Graduate, Public Health

Bachelor Of General Studies, Science, Math, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry FraternityPre-med and math education, philanthropy chair for Alpha.