Jon James Email & Phone Number

► Conducted contract work for CDC – National Center for Chronic Diseases and Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT).▪️ Reviewed and approved 30+ diabetes-related informational products written by CDC Subject Matter Experts, thus providing optimal technical and health policy support to DDT. ▪️ Authored new section of Congressionally mandated CDC biennial Diabetes Report Card, explaining relationship between diabetes and COVID-19.

► Conducted work for EPA—Region 4, Superfund and Emergency Management Division. ▪️ Performed 2 human health and environmental assessments to evaluate led exposure in Fulton county. ▪️ Created risk communication documents and fact sheets, resulting in publication on EPA’s website.▪️ Performed up to 5 statistical tests on asbestos data to find a correlation between asbestos concentrations in the soil and air.

► Conducted contract work for CDC—NCCDPHP, Division of Diabetes Translation.▪ Reviewed 50+ diabetes documents by providing technical / policy support global communication, affecting NCCDPHP policy.▪ Crafted internal / external communication documents (newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, and talking points) to increase awareness of diabetes-related policies and updates.

► Conducted contract work for CDC—Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (CSTLTS), Division of PerformanceImprovement and Field Service (DPIFS), Public Health Associate Program (PHAP).▪ Amplified training initiatives for early-career public health professionals by conducting learning audits for premier workforce development programs, resulting in enhanced PHAP learning strategies and curriculum.▪ Modernized SharePoint website by forming a centralized information hub enhancing bidirectional communication with 500+ internal / external stakeholders.

► Conducted contract work for CDC—CSTLTS, DPIFS. Served as internal / external liaison for various stakeholder groups, including PHAP Associate Network Council, PHAP Stakeholder Engagement Workgroup, Nation Association of County and City Health Officials, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, etc. ▪ Monitored PHAP activities using Microsoft Project, facilitated 150+ webinars and conference calls (Skype for Business, Adobe Connect, Zoom, and MyMeetings), and hosted 12 in-person trainings for 500+ internal / external stakeholders, furthering workforce development.

► Conducted contract work for CDC—CSTLTS, DPIFS.▪ Furthered communication efforts by developing executive documents (PowerPoint presentations, talking points, and outreach materials), shared with leadership and staff, local/state health departments, non-government organizations, and public health academic programs▪ Served as interim Mentoring Program and Communications Coordinator, developing standard operating procedures for vacant positions and 5+ training replacements.

Bridgeport, Ct

► Federal Employee assigned to support local health department. ▪ Led community health assessment initiatives by employing the Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation (CHANGE) method, resulting in incorporating Greater Bridgeport’s community health needs assessment and improvement plan. ▪ Coordinated inaugural State of Violence Community Meeting to discuss violence prevention strategies with 50+ local officials and community leaders.▪ Revised district wellness policy and established wellness committee by collaborating with Board of Education, resulting in an improved communication platform.▪ Bridged gap between community members and local health care providers by coordinating an engaging 4-week walking series to discuss various health topics, igniting series adoption by other regional health departments.

Master Of Public Health - Mph

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Anthropology