Shao Mei Zhang, Mph Email & Phone Number

Oversee the daily operations, budget, and program development of the Sirovich Center for Balanced Living and Project ORE both of which serve adults 60 and older.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Oversee the realization of major goals and responsibilities for Sirovich Center for Balanced Living including - Programming – offering a slate of classes (currently 25 plus virtual classes) that aligns with Department For The Aging (DFTA) expectations, excites and inspires Sirovich members, and successfully engages the units of service expected to meet compliance. Includes special attention to health and wellness, working with 14Y Fitness staff to align offerings, and 14Y Arts +… Show more Oversee the realization of major goals and responsibilities for Sirovich Center for Balanced Living including - Programming – offering a slate of classes (currently 25 plus virtual classes) that aligns with Department For The Aging (DFTA) expectations, excites and inspires Sirovich members, and successfully engages the units of service expected to meet compliance. Includes special attention to health and wellness, working with 14Y Fitness staff to align offerings, and 14Y Arts + Culture.- Wellness and Vaccine Calls – ensuring Sirovich and ORE staff remain deeply connected to members, catalyze vaccinations, and meet DFTA mandates and expectations in this area Show less

• Manages and supervises the planning and delivery of health and wellness programs, including health awareness and educational campaigns, behavior change programs, health assessments, and health screenings throughout various programs and sites of the Older Adult Services Division, including Sirovich Senior Center, Weinberg Center for Balanced Living, and NORC. • Designs and delivers health and wellness programs that help seniors develop the knowledge, attitudes, behavioral skills and… Show more • Manages and supervises the planning and delivery of health and wellness programs, including health awareness and educational campaigns, behavior change programs, health assessments, and health screenings throughout various programs and sites of the Older Adult Services Division, including Sirovich Senior Center, Weinberg Center for Balanced Living, and NORC. • Designs and delivers health and wellness programs that help seniors develop the knowledge, attitudes, behavioral skills and confidence needed to adopt and maintain physically active and healthy lifestyles.• Develops curriculum for a comprehensive health program, including food and nutrition, chronic disease management, falls prevention, and other health concerns related to aging.• Implements and teaches evidence-based health and nutrition programs in line with requirements by the Department for the Aging.• Identifies opportunities for program improvement and expansion, maintain strategic partnerships within the organization, state, city, and local resources to strengthen and enhance service delivery across disciplines.• Compiles and analyzes statistical data on the effectiveness of our health service component; presents findings to stakeholders including current and potential program partners and grant funders, EA committee of the board, and internal staff. Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Managed the planning and delivery of health and wellness programmings, including health awareness and educational campaigns, behavior change programs, nutrition program, health assessments, health screenings, and health fair at Sirovich Senior Center • Assessed clients for enrollment in health and wellness services and provide ongoing monitoring of program participant• Led and assess evidence-based health promotion program such as Matter of Balance and Walk with Ease for older… Show more • Managed the planning and delivery of health and wellness programmings, including health awareness and educational campaigns, behavior change programs, nutrition program, health assessments, health screenings, and health fair at Sirovich Senior Center • Assessed clients for enrollment in health and wellness services and provide ongoing monitoring of program participant• Led and assess evidence-based health promotion program such as Matter of Balance and Walk with Ease for older adults• Led bimonthly health workshops for older adults in person and via SelfHelp’s Virtual Senior Center. • Developed and managed partnerships with community-based organizations to provide expert knowledge and resources to Educational Alliance's senior members• Identified opportunities for program improvement and expansion through collecting, compiling, and evaluating data to determine effectiveness of health services• Managed volunteer recruitment, screening, interviewing, orientation, and training • Oversaw over 20 volunteers on weekly basis• Developed and planned programs and special events for the multigenerational café program and the center that promotes health and wellness• Supervised and ensured compliance of Department for the Aging health and wellness monthly and annual report requirements Show less

268 Canal Street New York, Ny 10013

• Facilitated registration for patients in Internal Medicine Services Unit• Assisted new patients with registration process, including filling out registration form, verifying patients’ financial eligibility (i.e., Medicaid card, documents for income determination, etc.), inputting registration information into EMR, and orientating new patients to CBWCHC procedures • Verified patients health insurance card status through online portal and phone calls to health insurance companies… Show more • Facilitated registration for patients in Internal Medicine Services Unit• Assisted new patients with registration process, including filling out registration form, verifying patients’ financial eligibility (i.e., Medicaid card, documents for income determination, etc.), inputting registration information into EMR, and orientating new patients to CBWCHC procedures • Verified patients health insurance card status through online portal and phone calls to health insurance companies, collected necessary doctor fee e.g. copay and deductible • Scheduled future appointments for patients and inputted appointments into EMR and on patient’s appointment card• Prepared appropriate forms for medical record as needed • Responsible for daily cash accounting and safekeeping • Promoted Internal Medicine Unit Services and Programs Show less

Syracuse, New York Area

Generated and carried out old and new initiatives for the Sustainability Division, focusing majority on promoting recycling and sustainable efforts.• Promoted recycling through creation of table tents, brochure, posters, and presentations.• Conducted presentations on recycling and sustainability to various student groups and organizations on campus. • Actively pushed students on campus to reduce their bottled water consumption and instead increase their usage of reusable water… Show more Generated and carried out old and new initiatives for the Sustainability Division, focusing majority on promoting recycling and sustainable efforts.• Promoted recycling through creation of table tents, brochure, posters, and presentations.• Conducted presentations on recycling and sustainability to various student groups and organizations on campus. • Actively pushed students on campus to reduce their bottled water consumption and instead increase their usage of reusable water bottle along with drinking New York Tap or filter water through conducting blind water taste test.• Surveyed over 400 students on reusable water bottle usage and concluded a detailed report on student behaviors for future initiatives Show less

Syracuse University Food Service

• Supervised a staff of 5 team members by ensuring team’s compliance with food regulations • Trained employees to maintain health standards and created a sanitary dining environment• Handled sales transactions and managed checks and balance on cash register

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Performed weekly price and inventory adjustments to assist in account clearance• Prepared invoices and account receivables for customer orders over $10,000• Supervised and managed deadlines for the firm’s installation crew• Assisted customers with the completion of their renovation projects and scheduled appointments for in-home and office consultations and installations

Syracuse, New York Area

Worked with a fellow intern to create a report on the findings from the Onondaga Lake Survey for the Onondaga County Executive, on behalf of F.O.C.U.S. Of Greater Syracuse. • Created an excel spread sheet, inputted and coded over 500 surveys• Analyzed the data for findings, created graphic representation of important findings.

Syracuse, New York Area

• Assessed the Power Hour Program at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg through analyzing and organizing participants'survey results through Survey Monkey into an excel spread sheets.• Created a detail report including different types of graph comparing the participants' survey results from the post and pre survey to see if there was any improvement made to the program after the pre survey was reviewed.

Mahattan, New York City

Performed administrative task including:• Answering the telephone and scheduling STD Screening and HIV Testing for clients. • Organized file cabinets with client information, created new folders for new clients. • Entered client's survey results into surveymonkey.com. Assisted at outreach events, through overseeing the registration table and distributing HIV and AIDS related health information. Distributed Safer Sex Kits at events to stress the importance of safe sex.

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted health educator in the facilitation of health workshops for elderly.• Facilitated activities and distribute health materials at workshops and outreach events targeting elderly.• Researched and created profiles on various organizations that provide free or reduced fee services to elderly in the tri-state area.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Health,Policy Studies, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega and Asian Students In America

Advance Regents Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Societies, Key Club