Director Of Federal Programs
CurrentServe as a vital member of the leadership team in the Infectious Disease Department. Devise and execute organizational capacity building strategy to oversee portfolio of federally-funded projects and cooperative agreement lifecycles. Utilize leadership skills to steer a team of highly contributing program officers for seamless operations. Support optimal program implementation in association with CDC project officers, community-based organizations, and other partners. Collaborate cross-functionally with CDCF compliance, grants management, and finance departments to achieve mutual organization goals. Act as a key member of the Foundation’s crosscutting CBO Steering Committee and CBO Impact Subcommittee; share information, provide feedback / recommendations, and liaise with other members.+ Performed exceptionally well and gained recognition as program recipient of the Health Equity and Access Immunization Champion National Award sponsored by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit.+ Ensured financial and programmatic management of 11 CDC cooperative agreements with annual budget of $53M.+ Enhanced employees’ skillset by directing design, development, execution, and evaluation of a mentorship / internship program.+ Leveraged emotional intelligence and servant-style leadership to establish and govern a cohesive, well-organized, highly productive team.