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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Managed and oversaw budgets, logistics, and personnel for a SAMHSA System of Care grant and collaborated with partners to implement best practices for coordinated care and improved health outcomes. Facilitated transition to new support/case management program and developed applications, procedures, and processes.• Supported grant implementation through managing grant budget, interpreting regulations, attending meetings at local collaborative groups, monitoring grant performance indicators throughout the year, focused on high-risk patients for improved outcomes in whole-person care including addressing social determinants of health and health disparities.• Conducted research (including surveys and interviews) on health outcome measures to assess the quality of care and patient satisfaction, developed projects and processes to improve access to care and coordinated care.

Coordinated and led a national research award program which awarded millions of dollars in more than 35 U.S. states and territories for over four years. Acted as a liaison internally and externally with state, local, and federal agencies, grantees, and other groups to ensure the efficacy of awardees in meeting program guidelines and goals. Assisted with strategic planning, developing timelines/budgets, creating program criteria, and conducting program analyses. Provided technical assistance and guidance to applicants and awardees to aid in the completion of project work.• Cultivated partnerships with community organizations (and State/Local governments) to ensure that the program reaches vulnerable populations.• Provided additional support in a variety of program administrative activities by preparing robust reports, research presentations, and other related materials to relay pertinent information to stakeholders and awardees.

Arthritis Foundation

Managed and coordinated the activities of a national coalition with over 40 public health and advocacy member organizations. Enabled collaboration between member organizations and stakeholders to develop and maintain an alliance website, newsletter, and presentation series. Led strategic engagement of partner programs, after analysis and research of company programs and functions, to increase coalition membership.• Facilitated a coalition working group in the completion and implementation of osteoarthritis research, prevention and management projects.

Washington, Dc

Provided collaborative support to federal, state, and local agencies to include those with disabilities in emergency planning. Coordinated and facilitated disaster preparedness exercises and training for emergency managers, first responders, local officials, and other service providers.• Conducted research and wrote reports, presentations, informational guides, and planning tools to improve emergency preparedness planning for vulnerable populations.

Atlanta, Ga

Contributed to a CDC pilot program to determine if children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome would benefit from the modified instruction of mathematical concepts.• Recruited participants and assisted in the collection, entry, and analysis of program data• Created a math curriculum for implementation in school, tutor, and online environments

Master'S Degree, Health Policy And Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Science, Technology And Culture

Mph, Health Policy And Management

Bs, Science, Technology, And Culture

Humanities/Humanistic Studies