Joanna W. Email & Phone Number

United States

• Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.• Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.• Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encouraged employee engagement through the implementation of an employee recognition program.• Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals. Fostered growth of community leaders, including the establishment of three market leads and the promotion of three director-level employees to regional positions.• Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities, while identifying new program ideas through the utilization of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.• Developed and implemented regular cultural competency trainings for staff members.• Guided community towards successful acquisition of Joint Commission Accreditation.• Received the 2024 U.S. News & World Report's Best Assisted Living designation.• Achieved the Great Place to Work designation for 2023 and 2024.

In my role as an Educational Program Manager at Children's Mercy Kansas City, I collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of program initiatives. By developing streamlined educational practices through interdisciplinary teamwork, I designed surveys to gather valuable feedback from stakeholders on their program experience. Analyzing data collected during program operations, I reported results to drive continuous improvement and created presentations outlining proposed solutions for addressing challenges encountered during program execution.

In the role of Senior Coordinator, all previous responsibilities as Coordinator continued with additional priorities including further oversight and development of fellow research standards. Other additional job responsibilities included leading the team in creating and expanding fellowship opportunities at Children's Mercy Kansas City, resulting in increased educational opportunities for medical professionals. Developing and executing GME recognition month to emphasize the significance of graduate medical education. Oversaw and managed additional responsibilities as the Senior Fellowship Coordinator, ensuring the smooth operation of fellowship programs.

In my role as Interim Co-Director, GME Diversity at Children's Mercy, I spearheaded initiatives to recruit and support UIM individuals, collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance diversity efforts. By sharing my expertise at conferences and implementing innovative educational initiatives, I contributed to the advancement of health equity and inclusion in the training program.

• Coordinated and managed all aspects of the fellowship program, including recruitment, selection, orientation and training.• Developed and implemented strategies to promote the fellowship program to potential applicants.• Organized and facilitated meetings with fellows, mentors and other stakeholders in order to ensure successful outcomes for the fellowship program.• Monitored progress of fellows throughout the duration of their fellowship period.• Collaborated with external partners such as universities, employers and funding agencies to maximize resources available for the fellowship program.• Planned events, such as workshops, seminars, and networking sessions, are organized for fellows during their tenure in the program.• Collaborated in the development and successful implementation of a grant writing curriculum for fellows. Received an invitation to present the curriculum at national conferences.• Supervised and coordinated fellows' research activities, culminating in a successful week-long seminar highlighting their achievements.

• Implemented patient check-in standards, reducing wait times and increasing efficiency.• Developed protocols for identifying patients on teratogenic medications, providing educational resources.• Streamlined supply orders with effective process implementation, earning Lean Systems certification.

Mha, 3.6 Gpa

Activities and Societies: ACHE National Society for Leadership and Success

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Global Health, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Founding President, Public Health Student AssociationCurrent research focus is on the social determinants.

Sociology, 3.5 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Honor SocietyCum Laude Minor, Psychology