Administered a 3-year Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Alzheimer's and Dementia Programs Initiative (ADPI) $1,000,000 grant designed to increase the dementia capability of Durham, North Carolina and provide direct services to persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Developed and disseminated a dementia and brain health education program for community members and gatekeeper organizations (i.e., agencies/community based organizations who serve older adults and can help… Show more Administered a 3-year Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Alzheimer's and Dementia Programs Initiative (ADPI) $1,000,000 grant designed to increase the dementia capability of Durham, North Carolina and provide direct services to persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Developed and disseminated a dementia and brain health education program for community members and gatekeeper organizations (i.e., agencies/community based organizations who serve older adults and can help identify those living with dementia). Collaborated with Duke University School of Nursing to provide dementia trainings to healthcare professionals and skills training to caregivers. Developed, implemented, and managed a Dementia Care Management Program for persons with dementia who live alone and ensure their ability to safely remain in their homes with appropriate home and community services. Supervised two Dementia Care Managers, dementia volunteers, and student interns. Prepared a semi-annual report to ACL every 6 months that detailed the grant activities during the reporting period and documented the unduplicated number of individuals served by the grant and the number of direct services hours provided. Monitored evaluation components and ensured key data points were collected and transmitted to the independent evaluator. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders/subcontractors to ensure the successful completion of grant deliverables and assure the sustainability of currently funded activities. Show less

Coordinated Durham's Partnership for Seniors and the Durham Community Resource Connections for Aging & Disabilities, which included planning meetings and facilitating its working groups focused on advocating for aging and disability issues, promoting and facilitating partnerships among long-term services and supports providers, and identifying opportunities that improved the quality of life of older adults and adults with disabilities in Durham. Received grant funding to increase access to… Show more Coordinated Durham's Partnership for Seniors and the Durham Community Resource Connections for Aging & Disabilities, which included planning meetings and facilitating its working groups focused on advocating for aging and disability issues, promoting and facilitating partnerships among long-term services and supports providers, and identifying opportunities that improved the quality of life of older adults and adults with disabilities in Durham. Received grant funding to increase access to fresh and healthy food among older adults in public housing and another grant focused on employing older adults in a community health worker role during COVID-19 to disseminate medically accurate information about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine. Managed and co-facilitated the development of Durham's Master Aging Plan and their acceptance into the WHO/AARP's Network of Age-Friendly Communities. This included developing and presenting a proposal to the Durham County Board of Commissioners to fund the development of the Master Aging Plan. Authored the Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities chapter in Durham's Community Health Assessment in 2014, 2017, and 2020. Planned and coordinated the annual Aging Well in Durham conference. Facilitated Durham County's NCCARE360 Task Force to provide local, community-based governance for the first year of utilization of NCCARE360 in Durham County and address any issues or concerns with the platform. Show less

Administered a $1,500,000 block grant award to 28 North Carolina Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems to implement or upgrade existing Emergency Medical Dispatch in their 911 call centers through the EMS Performance Improvement Toolkit Project. Implemented the goals and objectives of the EMS Performance Improvement Toolkit Project, which enabled EMS systems to utilize their patient care data to improve EMS service delivery, personnel performance, and patient care. Designed, produced, and… Show more Administered a $1,500,000 block grant award to 28 North Carolina Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems to implement or upgrade existing Emergency Medical Dispatch in their 911 call centers through the EMS Performance Improvement Toolkit Project. Implemented the goals and objectives of the EMS Performance Improvement Toolkit Project, which enabled EMS systems to utilize their patient care data to improve EMS service delivery, personnel performance, and patient care. Designed, produced, and disseminated survey evaluation tools to improve the effectiveness and delivery of the EMS Performance Improvement Toolkit Project to the EMS Systems. Show less

Collaborated with colleagues in the planning, development, and implementation of multiple continuing education conferences, workshops, and projects at the Eastern Area Health Education Center (Eastern AHEC). Developed and analyzed survey evaluation tools for continuing education conferences, workshops and projects. Input program data into the Perinatal Outreach Education Training (POET) Access database and analyzed program results. Tracked and monitored grant expenditures, program revenue and… Show more Collaborated with colleagues in the planning, development, and implementation of multiple continuing education conferences, workshops, and projects at the Eastern Area Health Education Center (Eastern AHEC). Developed and analyzed survey evaluation tools for continuing education conferences, workshops and projects. Input program data into the Perinatal Outreach Education Training (POET) Access database and analyzed program results. Tracked and monitored grant expenditures, program revenue and expenses, and prepared financial reports for regional and statewide grants ensuring proper management of funds. Developed and edited program-specific brochures and pamphlets for distribution to health care professionals. Show less

Supervised and managed operations within the Durham branch. Ensured that all registered representatives and their accounts were in compliance with regulatory agencies and the firm’s policies. Monitored operating expenses and compared them to the projected operating budget. Managed and trained all non-commissioned employees. Resolved operational issues and assured proper staffing. Provided customer service and general assistance to clients.