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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Develop communications strategy and materials to support a public health agency in advancing health equity among primary care physicians. Create content and reports to promote findings from several research studies related to health equity and digital health tools.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Identify and structure community development loans that meet the mission of Reinvestment Fund to create equitable communities that helps everyone access essential opportunities. Underwrite the financial viability of the project, as well as the community impact that results from the project’s development.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Structure loans for development projects that address social determinants of health through community improvement. Project types include affordable housing, charter schools, and community centers.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Supported jurisdictions in how to respond to housing needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Research mechanisms for using federal funds to stabilize housing and prevent homelessness- Identified best practices in housing policy for multiple jurisdictions in the metro Atlanta region

Greater Atlanta Area

- Conducted literature reviews to support CQGRD goals and initiatives to create sustainable spaces- Researched existing programs that relate to quality growth including the effects of health on city growth

Greater Atlanta Area

- Collected data from epidemiologists investigating foodborne illness outbreaks within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch. Synthesizedinto public warnings that provide specific and actionable advice to consumers, retailers, andclinicians- Led coordination of input from internal CDC, public health.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Led the Young Professionals Network Social Events Committee by managing eventscalendar and providing opportunities for committee members to plan social events accordingto their interests and available connections
• Planned social events for young professionals at CDC designed to foster peer-to-peernetworking, mentor identification, and leadership skills

New Orleans, LA

• Monitored and reported on performance measures for Level 3 HRSA Healthy Start project to internal and external entities, including the City of New Orleans and HRSA
• Identified quality improvement and quality assurance projects; led plan, do, study, act groups of 11-25 team members to determine best solutions for programmatic issues, such as a decrease in participants who initiated.
• Compiled programmatic history and data from Healthy Start to develop 5-year impact reports and documentation on various program areas for HRSA Level 3 funding requirements
• Created first Case Manager Link and Learn event where 60 case managers from around the city were connected with one another and with important community resources.
• Planned local event free to residents funded and publicly recognized by the Office of Minority Health honoring National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Coordinated outreach efforts, budget, item procurement.

New Orleans, LA

• Created first Case Manager Link and Learn event where 60 case managers from around the city were connected with one another and with important community resources.
• Planned local event free to residents funded and publicly recognized by the Office of Minority Health honoring National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Coordinated outreach efforts, budget, item procurement.

New Orleans, LA

• Managed Fit NOLA partnership: the City’s initiative to improve fitness by 2018; based on collective impact model of leveraging resources of over 200 community partners
• Identified and facilitated cross-sector projects within Fit NOLA partnership; create linkages between multidisciplinary partners to improve physical and nutritional fitness in New Orleans
• Planned and hosted free community events through the Play Streets grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield ($50,000), including a Ciclovia co-hosted by two bicycle advocacy organizations. The Ciclovia shut down six blocks to.
• Managed Fit NOLA social media platforms and newsletter reaching an average of 450 followers. Represented Fit NOLA at weekly health fairs and engaged with community members to share information about finding local.
• Tracked behavioral health service utilization in Greater New Orleans area; monitored psychiatric admissions to emergency rooms in 13 hospitals, as well as utilization of hospital diversion services in the community
• Created with one other person the New Orleans Mental Health Dashboard, a monthly picture of synthesized data pertaining to the use of mental health services in New Orleans. Curated a list of more than 60 recipients.

• Interviewed African American men in primary care clinics on decision-making patterns in prostate cancer care
• Contributed to research project improving decision aids concerning prostate cancer screening and treatment among African American men

• Assist in teaching underserved kindergartners how to prevent negative health outcomes and improve positive health behaviors through the Moffitt Healthy KIDZ Program.
• Expand program to museums and fulfill grant from Tampa Bay Rays to evaluate knowledge of and provide health education to 200 children.

Master'S Degree, City And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student representative on College of Design Diversity and Inclusion Council; Student Planning.

Master Of Public Health (M.P.H.), Community And Family Health

Activities and Societies: Florida Public Health Association Student Section, Moffitt Healthy Kidz, Center for Equal HealthCampus.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Health Education

Activities and Societies: Club Creole, Eta Sigma Gamma Health Education Honorary, Center for Leadership and Service, American Red Cross.