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• Contribute to Medicaid Policy Initiatives: Actively contributed to various Medicaid policy initiatives aimed at improving access to health coverage and enhancing the quality of healthcare services. • Stakeholder Collaboration and Policy Development: Collaborate with state and local government agencies, hospitals, advocates, health plans, providers, and consumers to develop comprehensive policy recommendations. • Efficient Project Management: Manage multiple assignments of varying priority and duration with a high degree of reliability, adaptability, and efficiency. • Strategic Project Management: Utilize strong project management skills to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

•Evaluated 2,500+ freshman applications during each admissions cycle, employing comprehensive evaluation methods encompassing academic, socioeconomic, geographic, disability, talent, extraordinary circumstance, school, and family context, and personal achievement factors. •Facilitated group discussions to enhance reader competence, ensuring precise and effective application assessments. • Played a pivotal role in achieving program goals, emphasizing fairness and maintaining high standards throughout the seasonal admissions process. • Collaborated effectively with team members, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork skills. • Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in college admissions.

• Designed and established a new comprehensive health career pipeline program in South Alameda County, guiding diverse youth for college entry and successful careers in the health professions. Successfully scaled the program from 0 to 300 participants. • Built and strengthened relationships with a multi-disciplinary team of 65 health professionals from three hospitals, ten Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), school administrators, teachers from 5 school districts, as well as students and parents. • Managed daily program operations through the supervision of 7 comprehensive projects, providing participants with work-based learning opportunities, academic enrichment, leadership development, and wellness support. Cultivated a culture of gratitude within the program. • Developed, coordinated, and led workshops and events supporting staff, students, and alumni's professional and personal development, college preparation, retention, wellness, and career mobility. • Implemented and managed databases to track program deliverables, including calendars, student and partner data, and budget. Achieved high levels of participant, partner, and stakeholder satisfaction, with reports indicating they are very to extremely satisfied with the program.

•Revitalized and managed the Upward Bound Program by conducting a comprehensive evaluation, implementing strategic repairs, strengthening existing partnerships, and cultivating new collaborations. Applied best practices in student support services to enhance programming for 120+ Upward Bound participants, primarily low-income and first-generation college students. • Supervised and mentored a program assistant, ensuring the successful achievement of program deliverables. Responsibilities included meeting recruitment targets, coordinating events and workshops, and developing personalized education plans (PEP) for each Upward Bound participant. • Developed and implemented comprehensive curriculum and workshops focused on college and career planning, as well as personal development. Designed specialized programs such as "Financial Literacy" and "Adulting 101" to equip high school students with essential life skills for their future endeavors. • Acted as a liaison between the Upward Bound program, parents, school personnel, and post-secondary institutions, fostering effective communication and collaboration to support student success. • Ensured strict adherence to grant requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education, resulting in the successful continuation and expansion of the Upward Bound program.

·Assisted Special Education teacher in supporting students with disabilities in the general education curriculum by creating daily schedule; provided leadership including managing staff and class when Special Education teacher was unavailable; provided services, supports, and interventions directly to students under guidance to ensure students met academic and behavioral goal; and demonstrated knowledge of and support, Mission Valley's mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

· Advised 30 students applying to Community, CSU, UC, and Private Colleges using the CSU Mentor, UC application, and the Common Application· Checked-in with students weekly regarding their academic, well-being, and college progress· Collected data regarding college applications, college acceptances, number of scholarships, and FAFSA submissions using Salesforce

• Conducted literature reviews regarding literacy programs• Monitored the health status of the Habitat for Humanity community in an effort to address and solve health problemseffecting quality of life-related to family literacy• Communicated with stakeholders about the family literacy program• Researched new insights and solutions to address family literacy with evidenced-based solutions to propose solutions to address the problem• Diagnosed and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community

•Developed and implemented an engaging Financial Literacy program designed to help participants who identify as female develop skills to pursue, persist, and succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)•Created a safe space to inspire 60 girls to be “strong, smart, and bold” through mentorship, college visits, weekly enrichment field trips, and leadership and team-building activities•Met one-on-one with participants to assess their holistic wellness and triage any urgent needs

• Organized the 30th Annual African American Student Recruitment Conference aimed to increase Black student enrollment at California State University, Fresno • Managed committee members and delegated roles to recruit over 300 participants from many sectors of Fresno County and surrounding areas to attend the conference• Presented participants with a walkthrough of the college application, admission requirements, financial aid, and student support services

Developed and implemented “College Admission 101”• Created a college-going environment and reviewed study skills, test taking tips, time management, and careers• Supervised the activities of and tutored 137 students from diverse backgrounds and from low-income families• Ensured students adhered to all program guidelines, including classroom attendance and schedules• Supervised cultural awareness events and field trips• Participated in training focused on team building skills, conflict management, and program expectations

• Supervised and managed the College, Career, and Information Center that supported 240 first-generation college students• Provided holistic support through one-on-ones with a class of 60 seniors to ensure their needs were met, resulting in 90% of students completing their FAFSA, college, Educational Opportunity Program or college-related support services, and scholarship applications on time Managed the Outreach and Transfer: Making it Happen programs to ensure students were aware of college deadlines and community college pathways

Masters Of Public Health, Health Promotion

Bachelor’S Degree, Anthropology And Gender And Women'S Studies