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• Executed National Campaign for Lymphedema Awareness with spokespeople Kathy Bates and SteveGuttenberg, funded by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant• Launched Advocacy Action Alert Campaign for the 2024 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill,driving the submission of 100 letters to senators to advocate for the inclusion of lymphatic diseases in the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program, unlocking $370M in research funds for the lymphatic field• Directed World Lymphedema Day communications campaign• Expanded audience by more than 10,000 followers

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

• Executed peer to peer fundraising events, CF Foundation Cares, and Grampion programming• Collaborated with four chapters to execute virtual Great Strides Florida in response to COVID-19, integrated twenty walk sites into single event, and created graphic kit for 65-day social media campaign• Activated and led virtual CF Climb Florida, combined two climb sites, developed and delegated statewide communications strategy, and recruited new climbers from ten cities and three states • Managed chapter communications, served as a member of Field Internal Communications Project, and led implementation of Emma, Canva and chapter communication calendar

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Serving the Health Systems Innovation & Navigation Team on a six month rotation to address barriers for people living with cystic fibrosis

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

• Managed 3,000 volunteers for healthcare hospitality home to reduce the burden for families whose children are receiving treatment in Palm Beach County for a serious medical condition• Secured in kind donations of goods and services• Supervised “Chef for a Day” program guaranteeing patients and families at least one meal per day

West Palm Beach, Florida

• Directed 165 volunteers to enhance the patient experience in a 460-bed medical center• Acted as resource person to administration and more than 1,600 employees by implementing recognition programs, producing communications, evaluating program impact, and executing events up to $100,000

Miami, Fl

• Managed operational initiatives for accredited continuing medical education company specializing in hematology/oncology physician and allied health professional education

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Directed 70 volunteers in eleven shifts by conducting daily briefing meetings, coaching palliative care techniques, delegating staff referrals, and enforcing hospital policies• Contributed to generating program funding through grant writing, external fundraising, and donor presentations garnering over $120,000 in donations• Planned, coordinated, and executed special events such as birthday, graduation, prom, holiday, end of chemotherapy, and other milestone celebrations for patients• Project management of specialized teams to optimize quality of life through tailored support: Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell, Cancer, Outpatient, Transplant, Comfort Cookers, and Video Game League• Administered Cystic Fibrosis Pediatric to Adult Transition Program• Founded Cystic Fibrosis Dining Days sustained by community sponsorships• Provided bereavement and grief support to families and volunteers through memorial services, Memory Box Program, and individual comfort care• Managed all media, press, and public relations activities from local to international outletshttp://streetlight.ufhealth.org/

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Provided personalized psychosocial and emotional support to chronically and terminally ill adolescents and young adults for a nonprofit program• Promoted within two years to Assistant Director for exceptional leadership, expertise, and interdisciplinary collaboration with Pulmonary, Hematology/Oncology, Transplant, Child Life, Integrative Medicine, Social Work, Pastoral Care, and Arts in Medicine staffhttp://streetlight.ufhealth.org/

Gainesville, Fl

• Updated patient census, presented at physician rounds, and assisted with resident presentations• Organized and implemented $3000 Make-A-Wish shopping spree for a terminally ill patient • Spearheaded social media platform and launched a successful campaign to garner 1,000+ likes, improve brand recognition, and provide a new medium for patient communication• Assisted with the development of TEDxUF Talk “Don’t Mean to Dwell on this Dying Thing” by Streetlight Founder Rebecca Denise Brownhttps://www.facebook.com/streetlightatufhealth

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Developed and presented medical lesson plans to 20 pre-health middle school students

Fort Pierce, Florida Area

• Provided optimal customer service, maintained inventory, and performed clerical tasks

Master Of Science In Health Education, Health Education And Behavior

Bachelor Of Science In Health Education