Experience

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

• Founding Staff, Director of Community Engagement & Partnership Development

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  The Director of Community Engagement and Partnership Development at the UHSP College of Global Population Health leads and develops efforts across St. Louis and beyond that further the mission of the college to advance health equity and improve health outcomes. This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to build and strengthen relationships with diverse community partners and academic institutions that enable student learning, community engagement, research, and workforce development opportunities. Roles and responsibilities include facilitating career development activities for students across the college's academic programs in public health, healthcare administration and management, and data science and building strategic relations with surrounding healthcare delivery organizations, as well as community organizations, that advance public and population health efforts locally and globally. Show less



CareSTL Health

• St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Director of School-Based Services & Community Partnerships

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2022

  The Director of School-Based Services & Community Partnerships is responsible for ensuring successful coordination and operation of all school-based health center locations. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Manage school-based services delivered to five school districts in St. Louis region Monitor financial, clinical and operational performance goals Create, analyze and present data and reports on school-based operations Maintain relationships with community partners Secure funding for operations through local, state and federal sources Show less



Health Equity Works (formerly For the Sake of All)

• St. Louis, MO

• Research Project Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  The Research Project Coordinator is responsible for management of workgroups consisting of 50+ community members focused on improving equity through coordinated school health and quality neighborhoods. Key job responsibilities included the following: Convened across sectors and institutions around a strategic set of community outcomes Routinely communicated with partners, collaborators, and community organizations to maintain relationships and support implementation of activities Coordinated internal/external research, evaluation, and planning activities Prepared and disseminated research findings Represented HEW with professionalism, decorum, and tact Show less



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Bakersfield, CA

• Public Health Advisor

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

  The Public Health Advisor is a field assignee in an entry-level public health professional fellowship. Key job responsibilities included the following: Provided technical program services, guidance, and assistance to a local health department Performed data entry and management for local and state databases, data analysis, synthesis, and presentation, developed education resources Administered continuous quality improvement efforts Investigated and assessed public health issues arising locally Coordinated partnership meetings and events Actively pursued external funding opportunities Show less



Prevention Research Center St. Louis

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Assisted research team observe nutrition and physical activity in the workplace thru a qualitative perspective. Assisted research team observe nutrition and physical activity in the workplace thru a qualitative perspective.



WUSM Waterman Research Lab

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  The Waterman Lab conducts world-renowned research surrounding transplant. As a research assistant, was able to gain exposure to how a functional research lab operates on a day-to-day basis while also increasing knowledge and skills required to conduct ethical research. The Waterman Lab conducts world-renowned research surrounding transplant. As a research assistant, was able to gain exposure to how a functional research lab operates on a day-to-day basis while also increasing knowledge and skills required to conduct ethical research.



Mobile Clinic@UCLA

• Homeless Social Worker

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Ensure that clients are satisfied with clinic service by staying with them the entire visit, answering any questions or concerns they may have, as well as providing referrals to resources they may be in need of such as locating a women’s shelter or communal showers. Maintain client health database to ensure patient’s private information is secure and accurate.. Also utilizing this information in Access to create charts and raw patient data, which in turn can be used as substantial support for grants, etc. Encourage healthy eating choices while serving food with the Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition. Show less



Academic Supports Program

• Internship Coordinator/Peer Counselor

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

  Manage a 2-unit course during the winter and spring quarter on developing leadership skills as well as providing knowledge and resources on how to become a student leader using a holistic approach Provide a safe space for students to discuss issues pertaining to their personal lives which impact their academic success and provide resources and tools students can use to ensure their retention at UCLA. Manage a 2-unit course during the winter and spring quarter on developing leadership skills as well as providing knowledge and resources on how to become a student leader using a holistic approach Provide a safe space for students to discuss issues pertaining to their personal lives which impact their academic success and provide resources and tools students can use to ensure their retention at UCLA.



USAC Financial Supports Program

• Scholarship Director

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  Ensure students are aware of available scholarships on campus Ensure success of Textbook Scholarship (includes advertisement for scholarship, choosing winners, making sure recipients are satisfied, etc.) Developed foundation in which scholarship was based Ensure students are aware of available scholarships on campus Ensure success of Textbook Scholarship (includes advertisement for scholarship, choosing winners, making sure recipients are satisfied, etc.) Developed foundation in which scholarship was based



Academic Supports Program

• Intern

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Learned valuable information regarding Academic Supports Program and African Student Union Improved leadership skills and increased awareness of my strengths and weaknesses through activities such as Knowledge, Attitude, and Skills exercise. Learned valuable information regarding Academic Supports Program and African Student Union Improved leadership skills and increased awareness of my strengths and weaknesses through activities such as Knowledge, Attitude, and Skills exercise.