Program Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Program Analyst

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Supported maternal health team in developing initiatives that address racial and economic disparities in historically underrepresented communities Communicated with local health departments and other external partners and stakeholders at the local, state, national, and federal levels Managed project goals and ensured completion of deliverables while creating social media content for upcoming programs and policies Supported maternal health team in developing initiatives that address racial and economic disparities in historically underrepresented communities Communicated with local health departments and other external partners and stakeholders at the local, state, national, and federal levels Managed project goals and ensured completion of deliverables while creating social media content for upcoming programs and policies

Public Affairs Professional

• Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

Collaborated with senior staff on the design and implementation of campaigns that involve press strategy, digital advocacy, and business development Conducted in-depth research on policies, programs, and organizations to build an effective campaign; research includes media audits, media scans, and background reports Managed digital strategy for campaign by drafting press releases, pitching news content, managing social media account, and monitoring social and legislative conversations

Technology Analyst

• Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

Created and implemented task process plan by facilitating bi-weekly touchpoint meetings and using JIRA and SharePoint, leading to 100% project completion Managed project completion for US and International team members by assigning project tasks to team members and keeping open project tasks under 50 items Consulted the Director of Data Management and Chief of Staff of the Louisiana Department of Education on building Birth-12 education software Created and implemented task process plan by facilitating bi-weekly touchpoint meetings and using JIRA and SharePoint, leading to 100% project completion Managed project completion for US and International team members by assigning project tasks to team members and keeping open project tasks under 50 items Consulted the Director of Data Management and Chief of Staff of the Louisiana Department of Education on building Birth-12 education software

Program Assistant

• Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

As the Program Associate for the HealthyBR program, I collaborated with leaders from top nonprofit and corporate organizations such as Ochsner, Humana, and Blue Cross Blue Shield to determine health priorities, create wellness programs, and find funding sources for healthy initiatives. I also assisted in planning and hosting the inaugural Family Fit Day- a citywide event providing food, nutrition education, and physical activity to families in the Baton Rouge community. As the Program Associate for the HealthyBR program, I collaborated with leaders from top nonprofit and corporate organizations such as Ochsner, Humana, and Blue Cross Blue Shield to determine health priorities, create wellness programs, and find funding sources for healthy initiatives. I also assisted in planning and hosting the inaugural Family Fit Day- a citywide event providing food, nutrition education, and physical activity to families in the Baton Rouge community.

Nutritionist

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

As a WIC Nutritionist, I helped families to build healthy eating habits through nutrition education and recommendations. I performed anthropometric and wellness assessments for clients in order to offer individualized counseling and set goals for improvement. My role also involved coaching new mothers on infant feeding and care. Lastly, I referred each client to education, housing, or employment resources within the community. As a WIC Nutritionist, I helped families to build healthy eating habits through nutrition education and recommendations. I performed anthropometric and wellness assessments for clients in order to offer individualized counseling and set goals for improvement. My role also involved coaching new mothers on infant feeding and care. Lastly, I referred each client to education, housing, or employment resources within the community.

Assistant Manager

• Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

I managed the largest dining hall on WMU’s campus of 23,000 students. This involved supervising a staff of full-time and student employees, ensuring equipment and procedures were in compliance with HAACP regulations, and completing health inspections with the Kalamazoo Health Department. I managed the largest dining hall on WMU’s campus of 23,000 students. This involved supervising a staff of full-time and student employees, ensuring equipment and procedures were in compliance with HAACP regulations, and completing health inspections with the Kalamazoo Health Department.

Fall Welcome Co-Coordinator

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

As a Fall Welcome Co-Coordinator, I worked with students and faculty to create a week of campus-wide academic and social events for the incoming class of first-year students. I developed a total of 10 events, including one off-campus event. Also, in collaboration with my team, I trained 200 students who served as ambassadors for the week. As a Fall Welcome Co-Coordinator, I worked with students and faculty to create a week of campus-wide academic and social events for the incoming class of first-year students. I developed a total of 10 events, including one off-campus event. Also, in collaboration with my team, I trained 200 students who served as ambassadors for the week.