Leah Elsmore, Mph Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

- Managed ETO team members to ensure they develop cohesive materials that meet each end user’s needs, as well as incorporate best practices for content development.- Provided feedback to ETO team members and coached staff on ETO standards and best practices.- Reviewed all content developed by the ETO team for instructional accuracy and instructional design best practices.- Created communication including email language and response templates for new or existing IT development work.- Analyzed and document training needs for new or existing IT development work in support of multiple stakeholders and multiple concurrent projects.- Discussed ETO products with clients and assess the best fit based on training needs.- Led client meetings with polished presentation skills and presenting ETO deliverables and solutions.- Led process improvement efforts to increase efficiency and quality

Aurora, Colorado, United States

- Served as team leader for two workforce diversity pipeline programs: Medical Career Collaborative (MC2) and Project SEARCH program staff- Managed 3 direct reports and program budgets- Developed short-term and long-term plans, strategies, and goals for Launch Programs- Built and maintained relationships with key community stakeholders and internal program partners- Managed vendor and partner contracts/relationships including Project SEARCH National office, DVR, Medicaid and MC2 partner sites- Implemented best practices in Positive Youth Development and employment training for people with developmental disabilities. - Managed fundraising efforts, budget forecasting and donor relations- Built knowledge of workforce development pipeline programming and healthcare workforce opportunities to maximize impact of programs- Established and managed volunteer base- Maintained awareness of K-12, special education, division of vocational rehabilitation, supported employment and higher education policies and practices- Regularly assessed program effectiveness and provide report outs on key performance indicators and program outcomes.- Engaged and maintained effective community relationships- Managed all program-related communication efforts, including public relations and marketing, both internally and externally- Wrote grant applications and grant reports highlighting program outcomes- In partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, applied for and secured a $500,000 grant and a $1 million dollar endowment

Greater Denver Area

- Managed Family Health Library, Family Learning Center, and the process for developing and creating educational handouts and videos- Managed 4 direct reports and operational budget for Health Literacy Department- Developed strategic plans for the health literacy program using organizational data and key performance indicators as metrics- Successfully secured a $250,000 grant from the Association of Volunteers to renovate the Family Health Library and coordinated renovation planning- Provided expertise related to patient education and health communication to programs and clinics across the health system- Translated complex medical and scientific concepts for patients, families, and the community- Reviewed urgent hospital communications to patients and their families utilizing best practices in health literacy - Designed print, audiovisual, and social media content that is easy to understand and use- Included patients, families, and other stakeholders in the design, implementation and evaluation of health education information, and services-Utilized qualitative approaches such as focus groups and surveys to inform patient education initiatives- Consulted with clinical team members on strategies to support families with complex learning needs- Worked directly with population health leadership team to provide support to primary care, school, and community based partners-Collaborated with SMEs to ensure content was scientifically and medically accurate-Supported Marketing and Communications team as a copywriter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples of projects include writing content for the vaccine registration website, COVID-19 fact sheets, social media posts, and large scale print materials displayed in the hospital.- Provided training to team members on health literacy, plain language, and health communication strategies-Presented at national and regional conferences on health literacy best practices

Greater Denver Area

- Coordinated Cavity Free at Three trainings across the state of Colorado - Built relationships with Master Trainers, trained medical and dental providers, and key statewide partners - Managed Master Trainer contracts and training budget - Provided excellent technical assistance to practices implementing the Cavity Free at Three model. - Developed resources targeted towards medical and dental professionals including Medicaid billing guidance sheets co-branded with the Department of Health Care Policy and Finance (HCPF) - Planned Master Trainer certification event and develop agenda - Updated Cavity Free at Three curriculum using adult learning theory and interactive techniques. - Collaborated with evaluation team to track program metrics- Utilized quality improvement techniques and tools- Presented at state and national conferences including Public Health in the Rockies, Rural Oral Health Interprofessional Practice Symposium, and National Oral Health Conference.

Denver, Co

- Developed content for Salesforce help desk system, EWB-USA blog, and member communications- Utilized Salesforce Help Desk to provide comprehensive technical assistance for network of 15,000 EWB-USA volunteers and donors- Utilized Raiser's Edge to confirm volunteer membership and to send gift reports- Developed evaluation system for help desk metrics

Denver, Colorado

- Conducted water audits with key stakeholders at schools and early childcare centers to identify barriers to water access- Assisted with data collection, data entry, and data analysis for evaluation for Colorado Medical Dental Integration project (CO MDI) and Cavities Get Around- Developed and implemented evaluation tools for measuring success of 3-D beverage posters- Wrote executive summaries for program staff on policy issues in oral health- Developed logic models and program planning documents- Reviewed grant proposals and provided recommendations to foundation team- Provided program support for the innovative CO MDI project

- Worked independently to write 1-2 articles per week - Created articles for targeted audiences- Wrote professional quality blog posts

Englewood, Colorado

- Lead project manager on website redesign and website content development- Researched potential clients and technology partnerships- Held role of junior project manager of multi-million dollar cancer diagnostic program

Englewood, Co

- Assisted in audit preparation and complaint handling- Worked with clients to complete project objectives- Wrote and edited quality system documents

Greater Denver Area

- Developed supplemental materials for the One-to-One mentorship program training manual- Wrote grant proposals- Assisted at fundraising events

Beachwood, Ohio

- Assisted in the development, community outreach, and clinical care departments - Responsible for compiling data for grants, communicating with donors, drafting letters to local physicians, and providing Walk to End ALZ team leaders with information on fundraising

North Springfield, Pa

- Responsible for the safety and welfare of children between the ages of 6 and 16 as well as intellectually and developmentally disabled adults - Supervised and facilitated camp activities (swim lessons, lacrosse, and field games)- In 2010 and 2011: developed and implemented curriculum for leadership program directed towards high school sophomores and juniors- Organized and facilitated leadership activities

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Community And Behavioral Health

Activities and Societies: Case Competition Participant 2014

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Bates College Women's Varsity Lacrosse, WRBCThesis in Anthropology: "The Effect of Cultural Constructions.

Community Health And Social Policy

Studied community health, social policy, isiZulu, and South African history and politics in Durban, South Africa. Conducted ethnographic.

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Research Project in Physical Anthropology and Biomechanical Engineering, Lacrosse, Modern Dance