Nicolette Solan (Pegler) Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Florida, United States

Grantwriting: Authored Grants in 2001 for a Faith-based Service Provider; resulted in $300,000 Ryan White funding . Secured $100,000 in Ryan White funding for the United Planning Organization's HIV Prevention Program for the Homeless from the DC Agency for HIV/AIDS in 1999. Analyzed jurisdictional reports, Planning Council/Subcommittee Minutes, 5 Year Plan of Washington, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia for the DC Agency for HIV/AIDS in order to develop service plan for the Washington… Show more Grantwriting: Authored Grants in 2001 for a Faith-based Service Provider; resulted in $300,000 Ryan White funding . Secured $100,000 in Ryan White funding for the United Planning Organization's HIV Prevention Program for the Homeless from the DC Agency for HIV/AIDS in 1999. Analyzed jurisdictional reports, Planning Council/Subcommittee Minutes, 5 Year Plan of Washington, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia for the DC Agency for HIV/AIDS in order to develop service plan for the Washington DC Eligible Metropolitan Area and draft 1994 Washington EMA Ryan White Title I supplemental application. Logistical Planning: Coordinated National Business Meeting of the CAEAR Coalition, facilitating national speakers, and arranging Congressional visits for activists from over 30 states in 1997.Program Development: Developed DC Linkage and Tracking's 1st outreach project to private and home-based daycare, nursery school and kindergarten providers, resulting identification of almost all physically and developmentally disabled children between ages of 5 and 8 in the District in 1993 and 1994. Show less

Position fully remote from 3/2020 to 3/2021. Administered grant programs of two Legal Aid firms. Prepared and managed grant proposals to foundations, corporations, city, county, state, and federal grantmakers. Created and maintained tracking spreadsheets and databases. Identified key funding sources available determining their feasibility for developing/sustaining legal aid programs. Prepared modifications to resolve various grant application issues. Prepared staff and oversaw site visits… Show more Position fully remote from 3/2020 to 3/2021. Administered grant programs of two Legal Aid firms. Prepared and managed grant proposals to foundations, corporations, city, county, state, and federal grantmakers. Created and maintained tracking spreadsheets and databases. Identified key funding sources available determining their feasibility for developing/sustaining legal aid programs. Prepared modifications to resolve various grant application issues. Prepared staff and oversaw site visits. Worked with program staff to track grant activities and prepare appropriate reports for funders to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Show less

Stephen Clark Government Center, Miami Fl 33128

The Special Projects Administrator (also known as the Compliance Officer) manages and coordinates all aspects of the comprehensive site visit monitoring process of all RWP-funded service providers on an annual basis. The purpose of the monitoring is to review service providers' fiscal, programmatic, and administrative operations to ensure allowability, justification, and reasonableness of services rendered, reimbursements received, and expenses incurred. The monitoring also reviews agencys'… Show more The Special Projects Administrator (also known as the Compliance Officer) manages and coordinates all aspects of the comprehensive site visit monitoring process of all RWP-funded service providers on an annual basis. The purpose of the monitoring is to review service providers' fiscal, programmatic, and administrative operations to ensure allowability, justification, and reasonableness of services rendered, reimbursements received, and expenses incurred. The monitoring also reviews agencys' structure and stability, as well as compliance with contractual requirements. This position is responsible for the recruitment and identification of members of the monitoring team per visit; developing a monitoring schedule; updating the monitoring policies and instrument as needed; training the monitoring team; leading the on-site visit; writing all monitoring report; and conducting follow-up on any findings. Show less

Serves statewide as consultant to health departments, health systems, and community-based agencies regarding the care of HIV seropositive individuals and management of HIV services funding via contracts, unified grant award, and memoranda of understanding. Responsible for federally funded (Ryan White Part B) and state-funded HIV health and supports service programs in the Western and Suburban regions of the state. Accountable for program development, administration, management and monitoring… Show more Serves statewide as consultant to health departments, health systems, and community-based agencies regarding the care of HIV seropositive individuals and management of HIV services funding via contracts, unified grant award, and memoranda of understanding. Responsible for federally funded (Ryan White Part B) and state-funded HIV health and supports service programs in the Western and Suburban regions of the state. Accountable for program development, administration, management and monitoring, as well as providing consultation and technical assistance to grantees statewide. Show less

Managed a program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with a portfolio of 75 grantees monitoring for accountability and transparency that are the cornerstone of the Recovery Act. I was honored to be a part of this initiative to create better jobs and quality of life by stimulating the economy on so many different levels, including healthcare. Liaison and lead program officer for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-based activities in the Division of Student Loans and… Show more Managed a program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with a portfolio of 75 grantees monitoring for accountability and transparency that are the cornerstone of the Recovery Act. I was honored to be a part of this initiative to create better jobs and quality of life by stimulating the economy on so many different levels, including healthcare. Liaison and lead program officer for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-based activities in the Division of Student Loans and Scholarships for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program and as backup for the project officer for the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program. Ensured timely awarding and appropriate management of funds by mplementing and closely monitoring internal controls throughout the funding cycle to ensure that ARRA funds are utilized for their intended purpose. Actively participated in ARRA meetings and work collaboratively with HRSA senior management to ensure effective communication of progress, ensuring that management is aware of any impediments towards meeting ARRA goals. Assisted or independently developed program materials such as press releases, program guidances, performance outcome tracking tools, funding memos, progress reports, etc. Provided timely input of internal and external ARRA reporting requirement to include the maintenance of program files to include funding and reporting data, record of grantee contacts and activity and program actions. Provided technical assistance on the proper implementation and reporting on ARRA programs. Show less

Facilitated access of HIV-infected and affected persons to community health and social services through HIV prevention and direct service programs in a 10 county service area that included the cities of Fredericksburg, Warrenton, Culpeper and the surrounding Planning Districts (9 & 16). Key responsibilities included:Hired supervised, trained and evaluated staff. Supervised maintenance of statistical databases of client services, known as MetroCares and VA-CRS.Prepared grants and… Show more Facilitated access of HIV-infected and affected persons to community health and social services through HIV prevention and direct service programs in a 10 county service area that included the cities of Fredericksburg, Warrenton, Culpeper and the surrounding Planning Districts (9 & 16). Key responsibilities included:Hired supervised, trained and evaluated staff. Supervised maintenance of statistical databases of client services, known as MetroCares and VA-CRS.Prepared grants and reporting documentation for an approximately $300,000 operating budgetOversaw the maintenance of bookkeeping systems and administrative files.Development of public relations plan for all workshops, speaking engagements, printed materials, media, and presentations to professional organizations. Serve as the contact spokesperson for FAHASS.Worked with Board of Directors to establish policies and long-range organizational programmatic and fiscal goals. Show less

Under the working title of Contract Monitor, monitored $4 million in federal Ryan White Part A and B funds for the delivery of 68 HIV/AIDS service programs in Northern and Northwestern Virginia. Key responsibilities were:Negotiated contracts that support quality HIV service delivery, ensuring programs are funded in accordance with the intent of the Request For Proposals (RFP), federal and state policies, and NVRC contracting procedures. Monitored vendor programmatic/ fiscal performance… Show more Under the working title of Contract Monitor, monitored $4 million in federal Ryan White Part A and B funds for the delivery of 68 HIV/AIDS service programs in Northern and Northwestern Virginia. Key responsibilities were:Negotiated contracts that support quality HIV service delivery, ensuring programs are funded in accordance with the intent of the Request For Proposals (RFP), federal and state policies, and NVRC contracting procedures. Monitored vendor programmatic/ fiscal performance via site visits and analyses of monthly program and expenditure reports. Providing contractors with ongoing capacity, program development, and technical assistance. Managed client services data reporting systems to generate reports for monitoring, planning and evaluation activities of state, local and federally funded programs. Represented agency on advisory committees comprised of county, city, and state government officials responsible for AIDS funding management and oversight. Show less

Directed all programmatic operations for healthcare consulting division of international consulting firm. Key responsibilities were:Trained and directed the activities of 25 field surveyors in the use of a national survey tool to conduct 1500 interviews for the first citywide drug abuse survey for the Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration of the District of Columbia Government.Lead health outcomes and quality assurance site visit evaluations of clinical and non-clinical HIV… Show more Directed all programmatic operations for healthcare consulting division of international consulting firm. Key responsibilities were:Trained and directed the activities of 25 field surveyors in the use of a national survey tool to conduct 1500 interviews for the first citywide drug abuse survey for the Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration of the District of Columbia Government.Lead health outcomes and quality assurance site visit evaluations of clinical and non-clinical HIV services for all jurisdictions (MD, VA, WV, and DC) of the Washington Eligible Metropolitan Area. Show less

Lead a nonprofit advocacy and support organization consisting of two service projects, Project Empower- a peer facilitated HIV risk reduction prevention education program and the PLHIV Advocacy Project, which provided community information, referral, peer support, grievance and mediation services for the EMA Ryan White program. Key responsibilities and accomplishments were:Prepared grant proposals, monitored grant-related deliverables and expenses, and submitted program and financial… Show more Lead a nonprofit advocacy and support organization consisting of two service projects, Project Empower- a peer facilitated HIV risk reduction prevention education program and the PLHIV Advocacy Project, which provided community information, referral, peer support, grievance and mediation services for the EMA Ryan White program. Key responsibilities and accomplishments were:Prepared grant proposals, monitored grant-related deliverables and expenses, and submitted program and financial reports to funders. Increased agency funding from $470,000 to $813,000 in one year, including successful grant to Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hired, trained and supervised agency staff increasing staffing from 4 to 16 with minimal turnover.Renegotiated CDC funding into $3 million 3-year direct Cooperative Agreement for harm reduction and street outreach, a drop-in center, and peer-led risk reduction seminars for at-risk, HIV+ substance abusers, and their partners entitled "Addicts Helping Addicts." Coordinated the only CDC accredited Outreach Strategies and Techniques Training for the Mid-Atlantic region.Designed and implemented an advocacy training program for HIV positive persons by securing funding from National Harm Reduction Coalition and Glaxo-Welcome for 6 week program culminating in city council and congressional visits by program graduates. Show less

Directed the Title I program for the Eligible Metropolitan Area of Baltimore City, and the counties of Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, and Queen Anne, as well as the Baltimore City II and III programs. Key responsibilities and accomplishments are listed below: Monitored 90 service programs in Baltimore City and the Counties of Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Hartford. Conducted Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and facilitated over 125 contracts with… Show more Directed the Title I program for the Eligible Metropolitan Area of Baltimore City, and the counties of Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, and Queen Anne, as well as the Baltimore City II and III programs. Key responsibilities and accomplishments are listed below: Monitored 90 service programs in Baltimore City and the Counties of Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Hartford. Conducted Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and facilitated over 125 contracts with county health departments, State AIDS administrations, community-based organizations, and hospitals. Wrote Title I, and Title II applications. Increased Title I funding from 3.9 to 8.3 million in one year.Developed 14-page site visit assessment tool, using pre-established outcome measures, including cultural competency, chart and fiscal reviews, which was commended by HRSA.Developed accountability system between Health Department, City Comptroller, and other City agencies involved in Ryan White contracting, resulting in more efficient contract approval and faster disbursement of funds to AIDS service providers.Successfully guided process of increasing PLHIV/PWA participation on HIV Planning Council from 10% to 43% despite major barriers. Made national model in 2000 reauthorization of Ryan White legislation Show less

Provided daily operational guidance of program staff and volunteers for HIV food delivery program. Key responsibilities and accomplishments are listed below: Processed client intakes, client inquiries, interfaced with kitchen staff on dietary requirements & restrictions, networked with case managers, physicians, etc. to locate or notify of client illness or death. Scheduled 40+ volunteers daily. Held monthly volunteer trainings.Implemented client management system that reduced… Show more Provided daily operational guidance of program staff and volunteers for HIV food delivery program. Key responsibilities and accomplishments are listed below: Processed client intakes, client inquiries, interfaced with kitchen staff on dietary requirements & restrictions, networked with case managers, physicians, etc. to locate or notify of client illness or death. Scheduled 40+ volunteers daily. Held monthly volunteer trainings.Implemented client management system that reduced unstable client activity 21%, resulting in $8,000 monthly savings while maintaining quality, efficient client service. Introduced FoxPro client database in 3 months formerly in development for 2 years. Developed, designed & programmed statistical reporting application by region & monthly referrals. Show less

Member of international research team of physicians and scientists in one of only 4 groups in the world that cultured human placental cells in vitro. Conducted groundbreaking research on the effects of RU486, the "once a month" contraceptive pill.Primary investigator on 2-year project financed by Serono Pharmaceuticals, initiating first ever study on the presence, function and receptor volume of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) in the ovaries while training and supervising… Show more Member of international research team of physicians and scientists in one of only 4 groups in the world that cultured human placental cells in vitro. Conducted groundbreaking research on the effects of RU486, the "once a month" contraceptive pill.Primary investigator on 2-year project financed by Serono Pharmaceuticals, initiating first ever study on the presence, function and receptor volume of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) in the ovaries while training and supervising an Italian technician to continue research, which culminated in the publication of 6 scientific articles.Excellent accuracy under pressure in a fast paced environment with knowledge of laboratory procedures, such as tissue culture, hormone, receptor, and 2nd messenger radioimmunoassay, radioreceptor binding, differential centrifugation and basic molecular biology techniques. Show less

Bachelors Of Science, Natural Sciences

Masters Level Education, Reproductive Physiology