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New Orleans, La, Us

Greater New Orleans Area

Sacramento, California Area

Oversee the implementation of a tele-town hall-based communications strategy and engagement campaign to reach Medicare and Medicaid constituents in a statewide healthcare demonstration pilot for dual-eligible beneficiaries under the Affordable Care Act. Assist in grant management for recipients of Affordable Care Act funding for healthcare outreach and education, including monitoring actions by the federal health insurance exchange as well as those by the state exchange, Covered California… Show more Oversee the implementation of a tele-town hall-based communications strategy and engagement campaign to reach Medicare and Medicaid constituents in a statewide healthcare demonstration pilot for dual-eligible beneficiaries under the Affordable Care Act. Assist in grant management for recipients of Affordable Care Act funding for healthcare outreach and education, including monitoring actions by the federal health insurance exchange as well as those by the state exchange, Covered California. Provide policy analysis and legislative research for a medical device client. Served as project lead for the early stages of California's policy redesign efforts for a popular children's health program within Medicaid, for the purpose of streamlining program operations and improving program performance over the long term. Monitor policy developments and provide input into the state's 1115 Medicaid Waiver. Show less

Office Of Assemblymember Holly Mitchell

Provided research, policy analysis and guidance on state budget issues, specializing in health and human services programs, for the chair of the California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services. Represented the Assemblymember in briefings, pre-hearings and meetings with state department administrators and stakeholder industry leaders. Wrote speeches, talking points and presentations for a variety of events including conference keynote addresses and public rallies… Show more Provided research, policy analysis and guidance on state budget issues, specializing in health and human services programs, for the chair of the California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services. Represented the Assemblymember in briefings, pre-hearings and meetings with state department administrators and stakeholder industry leaders. Wrote speeches, talking points and presentations for a variety of events including conference keynote addresses and public rallies. Served as the Assemblymember's liaison for capitol office and field office staff, constituents, interest groups and stakeholder coalitions on budget issues. Tracked state and federal budget actions and related legislative activity. Show less

California State Senate

Provided public policy analysis for all legislation dealing with public health topics including chronic and communicable diseases, tobacco control, nutrition and obesity, environmental health and water quality, infant and children’s health, school-based healthcare, healthcare workforce and health disparities. Wrote legislative analyses, legislative amendments, briefing papers on various policy topics, and other background materials as needed. Conducted legislative research and informational… Show more Provided public policy analysis for all legislation dealing with public health topics including chronic and communicable diseases, tobacco control, nutrition and obesity, environmental health and water quality, infant and children’s health, school-based healthcare, healthcare workforce and health disparities. Wrote legislative analyses, legislative amendments, briefing papers on various policy topics, and other background materials as needed. Conducted legislative research and informational hearings on public health topics of interest including pandemic flu and disaster preparedness, the obesity epidemic, the reorganization of state health departments, and healthcare associate infections. Performed legislative tracking and monitoring on pending legislation and initiated amendment negotiations as needed in order to protect the interests of the chair and committee. Reviewed state policy regulations and federal policy regulations to ensure the state's compliance and uniformity in policy implementation. Built positive relationships with stakeholders, constituents, interest groups and advocates. Represented the committee and the senate in conferences, stakeholder meetings, task forces and technical working groups. Provided research and technical assistance for Senators and constituents. Identified population health problems in various communities and demographics and suggested legislative, administrative or market-based solutions. Show less

Office Of Oversight And Outcomes

Assisted in opening the first California legislative office to focus on oversight of state agencies, spending and programs, under the direction and guidance of the Senate President pro Tempore. Researched and assessed existing performance and accountability measures in state government. Drafted briefs and reports, and developed suggestions for areas of legislative inquiry. Arranged and conducted interviews of policy, fiscal and administrative leaders, departmental and agency staff and other… Show more Assisted in opening the first California legislative office to focus on oversight of state agencies, spending and programs, under the direction and guidance of the Senate President pro Tempore. Researched and assessed existing performance and accountability measures in state government. Drafted briefs and reports, and developed suggestions for areas of legislative inquiry. Arranged and conducted interviews of policy, fiscal and administrative leaders, departmental and agency staff and other local, state, or national experts. Provided expertise on the relevant legislative, political and administrative processes affecting the office's investigative work. Show less

Office Of Senator Sheila James Kuehl

Assisted in organizing constituents and grassroots advocacy activities in support of universal healthcare legislation, coordinating with community organizers, interest groups and consumer advocates to develop appropriate outreach strategies and messages. Convened technical working groups with representatives from the Legislature, Administration, and research institutions to conduct legislative research and find policy solutions. Wrote speeches on health reform and spoke at town hall meetings… Show more Assisted in organizing constituents and grassroots advocacy activities in support of universal healthcare legislation, coordinating with community organizers, interest groups and consumer advocates to develop appropriate outreach strategies and messages. Convened technical working groups with representatives from the Legislature, Administration, and research institutions to conduct legislative research and find policy solutions. Wrote speeches on health reform and spoke at town hall meetings and public forums statewide. Responded to inquiries about pending legislation from the press, interest groups and constituents, and created audience-specific public relations materials. Provided legislative analysis in a variety of policy areas, including health, state appropriations, finance, land use and telecommunications. Made vote recommendations for bills before various committees, including Appropriations, Natural Resources & Water, and Agriculture. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Investigated and developed contacts with eligible employers and job sites for client placement. Streamlined policies and procedures to increase program efficiency. Developed employment skills curriculum for a federally funded workforce program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. Led workshops in educational advancement, leadership development, civic engagement, employment preparation and life skills. Spearheaded the development of the first WLCAC Youth Council to empower and engage… Show more Investigated and developed contacts with eligible employers and job sites for client placement. Streamlined policies and procedures to increase program efficiency. Developed employment skills curriculum for a federally funded workforce program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. Led workshops in educational advancement, leadership development, civic engagement, employment preparation and life skills. Spearheaded the development of the first WLCAC Youth Council to empower and engage disadvantaged youth. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Performed daily case documentation for live-in clients at a mental health facility. Identified and advocated for the special needs of homeless and mentally ill clients in the local community.Taught independent living skills & employment preparation courses. Prepared budgets, purchase requests, inventory reports, and tracked spending and allocations. Researched resources and opportunities to assist clients in securing housing, food, healthcare, transportation and employment.

Master Of Health Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Minor In African American Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Gamma Chapter at UCLA African Student Union

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology