Shannon C. Downey, Mph Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Wa

Currently facilitating a six-week workshop series focused on life and job skills. We aim to create a safe, encouraging space for learning, growth, and transformation. Each module focuses on interrelated abilities including work concepts, health and well-being, effective communication, personal strength builders, and community engagement. Together, participants support one another through challenging transitions, self-discovery, cultivating confidence, and gaining clarity about next steps and beyond. Participants are also guided through several assessments, have an opportunity to present to the group, and leave with extensive resources for further personal and professional development.

Vancouver, Washington, United States

As an Employment Specialist, I identified job seeker and employer needs, determined eligibility, and made referrals to system partners and programs. Working in partnership, I assisted in the development of employment and training plans to help customers move forward with their professional goals. I also supported job preparation activities, including building resumes, skill development, orientation to services, and facilitating workshops to enhance customers’ employability. Through coaching and service leadership, I helped build capacity and potential for a more future ready and resilient workforce. *Dec 2021 - Vancouver

Silverdale, Washington, United States

Vancouver, Wa

As a Coach, I support clients in identifying their values, setting intentions, and creating practices that support them in designing and building lives that they love. I utilize empowering, person-centered, and strength-based approaches. I am also committed to holding inclusive and safe spaces for self-discovery, personal development, and professional growth. With an open-heart, I provide support throughout life transitions and personal transformation. Together, we adapt and create personalized practices and tools that help us thrive.

Portland, Oregon Area

Put my love of learning to good use at the adored and iconic independent bookstore. Tending to my sections in psychology, wellness, and personal and professional development, I savored those serendipitous moments when a recommendation had the potential to be life changing. Curating creative displays inspired by Customer inquiries and cultural shifts. Attending regular book talks, which included beloved authors Elizabeth Gilbert, Cheryl Strayed, and Johann Hari. Left with expanded knowledge, inspired to write, and plenty to read.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

With the goal of connecting multiple organizations, I managed the design and launch of a learning agenda partnership for projects funded by the Gates Foundation focused on advancing gender equality and women and girls’ empowerment. Strategically, I guided the creation of a variety of collaborative platforms, including a web portal, learning groups, monthly updates, and webinar series to enable the sharing of resources and the strengthening of collective partner capacities and impact.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Working with Catalyst for Change, I helped develop and facilitate the launch of Advocacy Accelerator. This included event and communications strategies for the Women Deliver conference and designing the related booth, sessions, website, and social media campaign.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

For six years, I led the management of collaborative work between USAID's maternal and child health flagships, the Child Survival & Health Grants Program, and the wider Community Health Network. As a network organization, we convened members, technical working groups, and a practitioner academy to improve program implementation, coordination, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the diffusion of innovations. Throughout, I advocated for the scaling-up of integrated and community-based health strategies while serving as a technical adviser and representative for global coalitions and organizations. Annually, I helped organize and facilitate dozens of participatory conferences, presentations, trainings, and learning events, plus produce and disseminate numerous collaborative community resources.

Njinikom, Cameroon

Living and working in a small village, I provided technical assistance and M&E support to a community-based organization focused on improving health and expanding HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care services. We focused on strengthening organizational development, community assessments, operational planning, and training capacities. Throughout the region, we conducted numerous participatory outreach and mobilization activities with diverse populations. To foster sustainability, I secured program funding, and connected with multiple global organizations. More broadly, I served as an adviser for the creation of a new local project and on the Peace Corps Gender, Youth, and Development and HIV/AIDS committees.

Portland, Oregon Area

Successfully, I managed the regulatory process for nearly 80 industry-sponsored, physician, resident, and oncology research studies within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Diligently, I assisted in preparing, submitting, updating, and monitoring all IRB regulatory activities, including protocols, consent forms, and adverse event reviews. Plus, I strengthened existing processes and the transition to an eIRB.

Greater Boston Area

For over 45 geriatric research studies, I managed and coordinated participant recruitment, screening, and retention with the Harvard Cooperative Program on Aging. Throughout the the Boston Metro Area, I conducted over 50 community health presentations to diverse senior populations and taught a course at the Institute for Lifelong Education for Seniors. Annually, I produced and contributed to the design, content, editing, and photography for dozens of outreach and recruitment materials, including three newsletters with a circulation of more than 7000. (Now - Marcus Institute for Aging Research)

Cambridge, Ma

Compassionately, I supported multiple physicians with the care of patients. Carefully, I obtained patient medical history and vital signs, prepared them for examinations, and assisted physicians with procedures. As needed, I also collected and processed specimens, administered injections, tracked lab tests, managed clinic operations, and scheduled surgeries.

Eugene, Oregon Area

With empathy, I provided comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education and services. Respectfully, I obtained medical intakes, counseled on family planning method choices and use, collected specimens, managed referrals and scheduling, and maintained office organization. As needed, I also conducted HIV, STI, and pregnancy testing, plus administered injections and assisted providers with surgical and non-surgical procedures. After receiving additional government funding, we quickly expanded services and more than doubled the number of patients.

Mph, International Health & Development

Activities and Societies: Master’s International Program with Peace Corps in Cameroon

Ba, Cultural & Medical Geography

Activities and Societies: Year Abroad with Development, Environment & Health Program in Ecuador