Lead team of project managers including planning, prioritizing, assigning, training, and supervising workFacilitate prioritization of division-wide projects; allocate resources and monitor progressCoordinate development of division strategic and operational plansLead division’s recruitment and hiring processesDevelop and manage communications for division; oversee communication strategiesPlan and facilitate division leadership and all staff meetingsServe as coordinator, liaison, and primary staff contact for Community Budget Advisory Committee Plan, implement and manage high-profile projects, defining scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and stakeholdersLead equity initiatives, leadership equity committee and plan and design equity-based activities for all staff

Led the division’s recruitment and hiring processes.Developed and managed communications for the division; oversaw communication strategies.Planned and facilitated division leadership and all staff meetings.Served as coordinator, liaison, and primary staff contact for the Community Budget Advisory Committee.Planned, implemented, and managed high-profile projects, defining scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and stakeholders.Led equity initiatives, the leadership equity committee, and planned and designed equity-based activities for all staff.

Organized, facilitated, and participated in stakeholder meetings to identify project needs, develop shared understanding, and build consensus.Defined project scope, milestones, roles, training, and resources needed.Clarified achievable deliverables and identified resources.Defined clear and achievable timelines.Developed project plans with milestones and success metrics and identified accountable individuals for specified deliverables.Developed communication plans containing objectives and key talking points.Developed sustainability plans in partnership with operations and leadership teams to ensure the continued delivery of the project initiative beyond the project manager's involvement.

Served as project manager for health center program compliance activities including the preparation for, coordination of and follow-up to operational site visits.Provided strategic analysis and support to management in recommending and implementing policies, guidelines, and procedures; analyzes and reviews federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance. Reviewed health center budgets and monitors expenditures for federal compliance. Convened and facilitated diverse stakeholder work groups to prepare applications, reports, and communications.Provided expert guidance to the department and represents the County to other agencies, governments, and organizations including preparing and making presentations, participating in meetings, and acting as a representative on committees, task forces, and special projects.Prepared written responses, reports, and meeting presentations on grant-related regulatory, technical, and administrative rules, issues, and questions raised by Health Department leaders, the public, board members, and managers. Developed data visualizations and interactive dashboards for clinical and operational measures, including requirements analysis, data transformation, design, testing, training, documentation, and maintenance. Utilized electronic health record and business intelligence software for report design and scheduling. Served as project manager for annual federal data reporting processes, including the Uniform Data System (UDS) and the Meaningful Use programs; presented operational and clinical data regularly to leadership and quality team; ensured that data correctly reflected trends within the health center; identified quality improvement opportunities and managed data quality improvement projects.

Temporary coverage for division deputy director during recruitment. Included supervision of administrative and program staff, planning division leadership team meetings and tracking legislative activity.

Managed $3.6 million in grant funds designated for health and support services, establishing standards and procedures for contract monitoring and quality management. Oversaw service contracts, contractor reporting, and conducted annual compliance reviews. Planned and developed services for people living with HIV in the Portland area, which included managing contractor selection through formal and informal proposal requests. Facilitated the collection of service data and client health information and supported operational staff in coordinating interagency collaborations to enhance service integration.

Responsible for developing program policies, objectives, procedures, and systems. Researched and wrote requests for proposals and coordinated evaluation of submissions. Created information resources, organized meetings with speakers, and facilitated community discussions and focus groups. Provided technical assistance and consultation to service providers and staff.

Included leading behavioral and public health interventions targeting high-risk groups to reduce communicable diseases like hepatitis, HIV, and other STDs. Managed a diverse team and lead the strategic planning and management of multiple programs. Responsible for ensuring compliance with deliverables for grants and government contracts, and effectively communicating program achievements to the board of directors, donors, and media.