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• ► 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.
• 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 /.

• ► 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.
• 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.
• 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