Leads $2.4M grant program and spearheads planning and execution of annual research symposium. Produces and issues grant applications (RFP), leads the review process, monitors and evaluates the research portfolio. Facilitates creation of patient education materials. Designed and maintains successful researcher alumni program through creative community engagement.

Delivered programmatic and budgetary oversight for 10 WIC grant sub-awardees to ensure compliance with grant contracts and national public health initiatives. Assessed grant applications (RFAs) to establish contracts and facilitated distribution of funds to community-based organizations and county health departments. Oversaw $14.3M distribution of funds, sub-awardee budgets and spending. Worked cross-functionally to execute programmatic improvement initiatives based on key performance indicators (KPIs). Evaluated program function to ensure alignment with contract requirements. Wrote and reviewed state policy. Researched federal regulations. Supported community outreach and engagement efforts. Facilitated meetings of up to 90 people. Created statewide trainings. Maintained positive relationships with sub-awardees.Notable Accomplishments:• Lead outreach and site development efforts in the western region to improve participation efforts by 14% in 2 years• Successfully facilitated roll out of management information system for all grant sub-awardees in Western New York, improving the food purchasing process for approximately 50,000 WIC participants; 7 months early and $200k under budget• Received the 2018 Commissioner’s Award for the development and implementation of the eWIC program• Commanded 6 COVID response initiatives throughout the pandemic as a representative of the NYSDOH

Provided organizational leadership and supervision to staff over 5 WIC clinic locations, cultivating excellent customer service and empowering 12,000+ people annually. Notable Accomplishments:• Identified impediment in clinic flow and engineered initiative that reduced average appointment wait time by 41% within 6 months. • Successfully facilitated merger between Chautauqua County and Catholic Charities programs in less than 4 months.• Accelerated career track to become a member of senior leadership in less than 2 years of employment.

Provided nutrition education and counseling responsive to the identified needs of approximately 3,200 participants annually. Facilitated group discussions & educational classes of up to 25 participants. Trained to create deep and meaningful conversations quickly with individuals of varying backgrounds to ensure nutrition counseling and goal setting met the needs of each person.

Provided nutrition education and counseling responsive to the identified needs of approximately 3,500 participants annually. Facilitated group discussions & educational classes of up to 25 participants. Trained to create deep and meaningful conversations quickly with individuals of varying backgrounds to ensure nutrition counseling and goal setting met the needs of each person.