Elizabeth Washington Email & Phone Number

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

https://northsidenacdkal.org

Michigan, United States

Continued to lead the organization’s commitment to create a more equitable healthcare system. Responsibilities expanded to also include the revenue-generating EAP/HelpNet, system sexual assault services, executive equity council, and executive lead for the community health committee of the BHG Board. Span of leadership for 65 staff. Managed an overall budget of $2.1 millionSecured and managed $250,000 worth of grants including, USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Education, Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative, and WK Kellogg COVID-19 Vaccination supportLed the collection of patient race, ethnicity, and language data; 98% of EPIC patient data collected and validatedLed the active collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data for all patientsInitiated the stratification of Patient Satisfaction data by race, ethnicity, and other patient demographic dataInitiated the creation of geospatial census track mapping of enterprise disease states (COVID-19 vaccinations, A1C, etc.)Enterprise met the new, 2023 Joint Commission health care equity standardLed the creation of the Bronson Healthcare Group Board and Bronson Health Foundation Board intercultural development plan

Michigan, United States

Previous titles included System Director, Equity & Inclusion, and System Director, Diversity & InclusionLed organization’s commitment to create a more equitable healthcare system. Responsible for creating and executing an enterprise health equity community strategy to provide services to any populations with gaps in services and care. Led the Community Health and Equity & Inclusion departments. Also sponsor for internal quality committee focused on clinical health equity. Span of leadership for 8 direct reports.Led innovative and collaborative, equity focused Community Health Needs Assessment in three countiesWith community collaboration and input, created a unique strategic community health improvement plan for the enterprise Accomplished goals through community collaboration with intentional relationship buildingInspired new thinking across the enterprise regarding intercultural education, data collection and usageCoached, developed and lead teams to achieve organizational change and institute new programs Creation, implementation, monitoring of enterprise medical and interpretation and translation services for 130,000 LEP patients, to meet and exceed Michigan Department of Civil Rights settlement agreements Secured independent contracts with six vendors for 24/7 onsite and video remote interpretationLed partnership with Burma Center to create a qualified medical interpreters department and contracted with them to support a sustainable business modelProvided leadership to the MDHHS Southwest Michigan Perinatal Improvement Collaborative for perinatal collaborative for the State of MichiganInspiring enterprise and community presenter on numerous diversity/intercultural competence, equity, and inclusion topicsIn partnership with Human Resources, expanded Affirmative Action Planning analysis categories

Michigan, United States

Empowered, recognized, and enhanced the leadership skills of high school youth. Responsible for planning, management, and execution of the program goals: promoting healthy lifestyles, community service and social change activities, academic achievement, and professional development.Fostered collaborative relationships among local schools, universities, businesses and other community youth and educational programsDeveloped and execute an annual operating budget and planMaintained high level of confidentiality and communication plansScheduled and managed special events (service projects, conferences, meetings, seminars, retreats)

Michigan, United States

Michigan certified in all Social Studies subjects and EnglishProvided instruction to diverse groups of students in large rural, suburban, and urban school districtsDeveloped informative course materials, integrating technology to create powerful teaching strategies, and exciting lesson plansEffectively involved, motivated, and led students to achieve classroom, district, and state goalsEncouraged students to participate in class presentations and discussions, enhancing the overall social and learning experienceProvided specific guidelines for behavior and promoted a safe atmosphere to learn and growProvided leadership to and foster on-going dialogue with colleagues as department chair and professional advisor Participated in curriculum writing and design; analyzing data to identify the links between key factors and outcomesWorked actively with parents and community members to support overall success of students

Human Resources & Relations; Secondary Teaching, Professional Teaching Certificate-Social Studies Cx & English

Curriculum And Instruction (Nondegreed)