Experience

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Hospital Liaison

  • Nov 2023 - Present



University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Family Trainee

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  *JFK Partners/LEND Program (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) *Member of the AUCD (Association of University Centers on Disabilities) National Trainee Network Exchange program: FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Concentration



Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant|Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships

  • Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

  Denver Metropolitan Area *In a term limited position, assisted with a variety of public health activities related to public health planning and assessments. *Supported statewide public health projects by assisting with the development of a validation tool for OPHP's annual survey, including conducting interviews with local public health agencies. *Assisted with qualitative and quantative data from annual survey, supported OPHP in Public Health Assessment and Improvement Planning Committee meetings. *Provided… Show more *In a term limited position, assisted with a variety of public health activities related to public health planning and assessments. *Supported statewide public health projects by assisting with the development of a validation tool for OPHP's annual survey, including conducting interviews with local public health agencies. *Assisted with qualitative and quantative data from annual survey, supported OPHP in Public Health Assessment and Improvement Planning Committee meetings. *Provided programmatic support in the development of the statewide health assessment, reviewing national, state, and local public health priorities, and assisted with writing and editing sections of the statewide health assessment. Show less



Public Health Institute at Denver Health

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Denver COVID Case Investigator

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Denver Metropolitan Area *Contacted newly diagnosed cases spanning across every age and occurring in Denver County, to collect data on symptoms and likely sources of exposure. Provided approved public health recommendations. *Praised by supervisor for communicating with cases in a professional and empathetic manner, assuring community members of the confidentiality of the information being collected and explaining how the data would be utilized. *Provided cases with approved information about state isolation… Show more *Contacted newly diagnosed cases spanning across every age and occurring in Denver County, to collect data on symptoms and likely sources of exposure. Provided approved public health recommendations. *Praised by supervisor for communicating with cases in a professional and empathetic manner, assuring community members of the confidentiality of the information being collected and explaining how the data would be utilized. *Provided cases with approved information about state isolation and quarantine procedures, and alerted epidemiologists if the case was associated with a high risk setting that required additional public health investigation for intervention. *Demonstrated sensitive interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and superb interviewing skills in order to build and maintain trust with cases. *Working in collaboration with the Denver Health/Denver Public Health COVID response team members, responded to community members questions, concerns and complaints to ensure community members felt supported, and to ensure the data collection was complete and ensuring. *Demonstrated the ability to review national, state, and local recommendations with constant change, and trusted by colleagues and health care professionals to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. *Praised for my ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis, and to display my strong empathy skills to handle challenging issues during a time of great stress for all. Show less



Family

• Advocate

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2020

  Denver Took a full time career sabbatical to raise our children while working in a variety of part-time jobs (events, public health, contract work, customer service, administrative) and raising a child with IDD/DD disabilities acting as a main advocate for our child. Ensured diagnostic, medical, educational, social-emitional, and advocacy supports were in place. Through relationship building, built a team of cross-agency medical and health care providers, and have built strategic alliances for the… Show more Took a full time career sabbatical to raise our children while working in a variety of part-time jobs (events, public health, contract work, customer service, administrative) and raising a child with IDD/DD disabilities acting as a main advocate for our child. Ensured diagnostic, medical, educational, social-emitional, and advocacy supports were in place. Through relationship building, built a team of cross-agency medical and health care providers, and have built strategic alliances for the benefit of our child. Managed learning, diagnostic testing, therapy coordination, and constant data collection for continued growth. Assured proper diagnoses, treatments, and community services qualifications to ensure proper treatment and planning. Show less



Western States Cancer Research NCORP

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Research Associate

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  *Provided data management services for 300 patients enrolled in Phase II/III oncology clinical trials, using health-care based clinical information systems. *Utilized data capture/retrieval systems using a variety of health care delivery systems. *Collaborated with the CCRP Clinical Research Team, including the Clinical Research Coordinators, the Principal Investigator (PI), the Oncology Manager, Sub-Investigators and Quality Assurance personnel, ensuring ethical obligations and… Show more *Provided data management services for 300 patients enrolled in Phase II/III oncology clinical trials, using health-care based clinical information systems. *Utilized data capture/retrieval systems using a variety of health care delivery systems. *Collaborated with the CCRP Clinical Research Team, including the Clinical Research Coordinators, the Principal Investigator (PI), the Oncology Manager, Sub-Investigators and Quality Assurance personnel, ensuring ethical obligations and federal/state/local regulations were met. Show less



Jefferson County Public Health

• United States
• Public Health
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Engagement Specialist (Grant funded, Term Limited position)

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2012

  Golden, CO *Assisted in a policy initiative for the unanimous passage of Ordinance 1917 by the Golden City council, requiring tobacco retailers located in Golden to purchase an annual license for Non-Cigarette Tobacco Products. *Developed a "model process", subsequently used to drive other legislative change efforts, and used as a model by other health departments across the country undertaking similar initiatives and ordinances. *Identified and recruited top community and agency leaders, building… Show more *Assisted in a policy initiative for the unanimous passage of Ordinance 1917 by the Golden City council, requiring tobacco retailers located in Golden to purchase an annual license for Non-Cigarette Tobacco Products. *Developed a "model process", subsequently used to drive other legislative change efforts, and used as a model by other health departments across the country undertaking similar initiatives and ordinances. *Identified and recruited top community and agency leaders, building sustainable partnerships and a robust community coalition with over 300 members. *Collaborated with community partners to execute campaign components: community outreach, surveying/polling, training and capacity building, policy advocacy activities, and media/public information campaigns. *Led all aspects of managing a grass roots coalition, assuring clear communications, accountability and ongoing project progress, including leadership bench strength development. *Built sustainable processes and coalition partnerships to support ongoing health policy initiatives. Show less



Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• H1N1 Health Communications Manager (Grant funded, Term Limited Position)

  • 2009 - 2010

  Denver *Assisted a team to help lead a statewide effort to disseminate H1N1 Influenza communications to over 60 health departments and external partners: Center for Disease Control, Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, Communications Division, and to community members and health workers. *Assisted team in helping to disseminate administrative guidelines and project plan structure for the H1N1 vaccine into easily understood fact and information sheets for public use and education. *Served as… Show more *Assisted a team to help lead a statewide effort to disseminate H1N1 Influenza communications to over 60 health departments and external partners: Center for Disease Control, Epidemiology and Surveillance Division, Communications Division, and to community members and health workers. *Assisted team in helping to disseminate administrative guidelines and project plan structure for the H1N1 vaccine into easily understood fact and information sheets for public use and education. *Served as community liaison and point of contact for community members inquiries about the vaccine, assuring message clarity and consistency. *Created targeted educational materials and delivered presentations in community forums, ultimately shaping outreach strategies. Show less



American Lung Association of the Southwest

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Lung Health Programs

  • 2003 - 2006

  Greenwood Village *Led all program operations for statewide asthma and lung health education programs. Partners included Colorado Allergy and Asthma, National Jewish, Children's Hospital, and Colorado Thoracic Society *Served as Director of Champ Camp, a week-long camp with over 100 campers, empowering low-income children ages 7-14 with asthma. Recruited, trained and led over 100 volunteers and staff. *Designed innovative marketing materials, increasing in-kind donations by 30% annually and setting a 20… Show more *Led all program operations for statewide asthma and lung health education programs. Partners included Colorado Allergy and Asthma, National Jewish, Children's Hospital, and Colorado Thoracic Society *Served as Director of Champ Camp, a week-long camp with over 100 campers, empowering low-income children ages 7-14 with asthma. Recruited, trained and led over 100 volunteers and staff. *Designed innovative marketing materials, increasing in-kind donations by 30% annually and setting a 20 year record for the camp. *Lead and helped to develop and the first Statewide Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease coalition in the United States, addressing the health crisis of this disease and working with community members and partners to increase awareness and expand education. *Developed, implemented and secured funding for two new effective lung health programs, including "Breathe Better", for adults with asthma given at worksite locations. *Served as administrative liaison to the Colorado Thoracic Society, coordinating physician membership activities, including Annual Meeting, Pulmonary Hall of Fame dinner, and educational seminars. Show less



Jefferson County Public Health

• United States
• Public Health
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Clean Indoor Air Policy Coordinator (Grant Funded, Term Limited Position)

  • 2002 - 2003

  Arvada *Provided vision and leadership for a political campaign to pass a smoke-free ordinance in Jefferson County. *Established key relationships and communication campaigns with tobacco policy specialists from across the nation, bringing successful policy changes to Jefferson County. *Conducted the first ever county-wide survey of 1,000 restaurants, analyzed data, and presented results to City Council. *Developed the first county-wide coalition, C.A.U.S.E. (Citizen's Against Unhealthy… Show more *Provided vision and leadership for a political campaign to pass a smoke-free ordinance in Jefferson County. *Established key relationships and communication campaigns with tobacco policy specialists from across the nation, bringing successful policy changes to Jefferson County. *Conducted the first ever county-wide survey of 1,000 restaurants, analyzed data, and presented results to City Council. *Developed the first county-wide coalition, C.A.U.S.E. (Citizen's Against Unhealthy Smoke-filled Environments), raising awareness about second hand smoke exposure and the effectiveness of policies to reduce exposure in public places. *Designed and implemented several effective promotion and educational media campaigns, including theater screen advertising, online advertising, posters, and other print materials. Show less



The Center

• Healthy Living Program Director/Director of Cancer Support Program

  • 2001 - 2002

  Denver Metropolitan Area *Led outreach, coordination, and oversight of community health programs. Managed budget, wrote grants, designed and promoted advocacy and educational campaigns. Supervised and trained Community Outreach Specialist and community volunteers. *Built statewide programs providing access to health care providers trained to serve the unique health needs of a minority community. *Developed and implemented a trade-style health education exhibit serving over 150,000 attendees. *Produced an… Show more *Led outreach, coordination, and oversight of community health programs. Managed budget, wrote grants, designed and promoted advocacy and educational campaigns. Supervised and trained Community Outreach Specialist and community volunteers. *Built statewide programs providing access to health care providers trained to serve the unique health needs of a minority community. *Developed and implemented a trade-style health education exhibit serving over 150,000 attendees. *Produced an educational video used by healthcare providers to improve health initiatives in the target community. Show less



HealthPartners

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• WorkSite Health Promotion Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2002

  Bloomington, Minnesota *Developed and sold health promotion program plans to multiple levels within a large HMO. *Launched the HealthMedia program, the 2001 E-Health Mercury Award winner for outstanding achievement, using Internet strategies and programs to improve the delivery of health information. *Collaborated with employers on annual health improvement plans, and coordinated the roll out of health promotion programs and lifestyle behavioral health programs at worksites. Measured organizational readiness,… Show more *Developed and sold health promotion program plans to multiple levels within a large HMO. *Launched the HealthMedia program, the 2001 E-Health Mercury Award winner for outstanding achievement, using Internet strategies and programs to improve the delivery of health information. *Collaborated with employers on annual health improvement plans, and coordinated the roll out of health promotion programs and lifestyle behavioral health programs at worksites. Measured organizational readiness, conducted Health Risk Assessments, preventable cost analysis, claims review, and past programming. *Managed account relationships for small and government employers, ranging from 2-11,000 employees. Show less