Kelsi Preston, Mph, Ches® Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Salisbury, North Carolina, United States

•Developed and facilitated equity based trainings for HD staff and community partners.•Implemented and led the RCPH DEI Collaborative consisting of 15 community partners with representatives from gov't, non-profit, school system, and colleges/universities to identify, plan, and implement opportunities for change to assist in reducing the identified inequities experienced by community members.•Crafted Inclusive Language and Plain Language policies to enhance inclusivity and clear written or verbal communication when interacting and disseminating information to clients, patients, community members, and stakeholders, which resulted in implementation by Healthy Rowan.•Participated in community health resource fairs throughout RoCo to engage with community, gov't, non-profit, colleges/universities, and faith-based organizations to promote prevention strategies and available services to underserved and marginalized populations. •Designed public health social media marketing campaigns and resources to raise awareness and promote preventive strategies as it relates to historically marginalized communities and disproportionately affected populations.•Educated youth, college-aged students, and older adults on health related topics through presentation delivery.•Coordinated and established a QI Council in partnership with the Health Department's QI Specialist to identify areas of improvement utilizing the PDSA cycle method to increase patient and client satisfaction.•Organized and hosted a poverty simulation educational event in partnership with SRCAA for 80 community members and partners to raise awareness and provide strategies to address, reduce, and prevent poverty in RoCo.•Provided leadership, collaboration, and technical assistance to employees at all levels of the HD to support innovative strategies to design programs reflective of the changing local and state demographics.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

•Performed in-depth interviewing of 40+ confirmed cases of COVID-19 per week.•Educated COVID-19 positive individuals on proper isolation guidelines according to CDC guidance.•Developed email and telephone communication templates for case investigation and close contact outreach.•Identified University related resources to support faculty, staff, and students during isolation or quarantine.•Managed COVID-19 positive and close contact cases in Salesforce and North Carolina’s COVID-19 Community Team Outreach Tool.•Partnered with campus services to assist in COVID-19 surveillance within the University community.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

•Facilitated educational learning for 20 students through academic reading, math, and SAT/ACT Prep by utilizing the SylvanSync Program for grades K-12th. •Delivered educational tips and techniques.•Administered performance testing to prospective SylvanSync students.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

•Assisted with program planning and implementation of an 11-week program for food insecure children under the age of 18 within the 28262 zip code.•Collected and analyzed program evaluation data using qualitative and quantitative food insecurity measures.•Engaged daily with community partners and program participants.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

•Provided homework assistance and academic mentoring to 20 1st grade students.•Maintained a positive, safe, and productive work environment to ensure physical safety and foster focused work.•Supervised and assisted children during daily activities (homework, outdoor play, reading, and crafts).•Communicated students’ weekly progression updates to Site Coordinator.

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

•Managed and evaluated an eight-week fitness program for 10 SC DHEC employees.•Coordinated regional professional development for 350 SC DHEC employees.•Designed marketing materials for internal/external organizations.•Conducted telephone interviews and educated local apartment property managers on the importance of adopting revised tobacco policies for their property.•Observed Emergency Preparedness meetings in preparation for Hurricane Irma.•Filed and processed medical records for the Nursing Family Partnership Program.

Johns Island, South Carolina, United States

•Supervised patient check-in and check-out process.•Communicated medical information to physicians.•Performed clerical duties.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Community Health Practice

Activities and Societies: Graduate Public Health Association, Community Action Research Scholars

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Health

Activities and Societies: College of Charleston's Student Ambassadors (Social Media Committee), College of Charleston's Collegiate Curls.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Beta Club, National Honor Society (Secretary), National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Drama.