Experience

Maryland Cannabis Administration

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Staff

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Linthicum, Maryland, United States Provides organizational, administrative, and policy support to the Director. Oversees, plans, directs, organizes and manages all day-to-day activities and operations of the Administration. Responsible for establishing overall policies and procedures for the various departments, oversees implementation, and approves revisions. Supervises the offices within the administrative division, including Human Resources, Budget and Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsible for developing plans… Show more Provides organizational, administrative, and policy support to the Director. Oversees, plans, directs, organizes and manages all day-to-day activities and operations of the Administration. Responsible for establishing overall policies and procedures for the various departments, oversees implementation, and approves revisions. Supervises the offices within the administrative division, including Human Resources, Budget and Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsible for developing plans and processes for establishing and maintaining a healthy workplace culture. Oversees development and training of program staff. Serves as a liaison to other state agencies and represents the Director at meetings/events with federal, state, and local governments and non-government organizations Show less



Prince George's County Office of Emergency of Management

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emergency Management Specialist/ Senior Advisor to the Director

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2023

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Engaged in strategic planning for preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery efforts. Assisted with the implementation of public awareness and training programs as they relate to emergency management activities. Prepared programmatic gap analyses to ensure existing plans are compliant and meets goals and objectives. Developed and implemented local and regional preparedness and response plans (ex. Mass Care Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, Emergency Operations Plan). Oversaw the public… Show more Engaged in strategic planning for preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery efforts. Assisted with the implementation of public awareness and training programs as they relate to emergency management activities. Prepared programmatic gap analyses to ensure existing plans are compliant and meets goals and objectives. Developed and implemented local and regional preparedness and response plans (ex. Mass Care Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, Emergency Operations Plan). Oversaw the public information officer to ensure consistent maintenance of social media platforms and development of messaging strategies and material to be used by the Director or disseminated to the public. Lead the agency performance goals and metrics and assessed progress against established goals. Served as the Agency’s special project coordinator of various County programs or projects. Assisted the Director in developing budget estimates and justifications, and managed budgets for special projects. Represented the Director at appropriate local, regional and national meetings, conferences and other forums. Show less



NACCHO

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Analyst, Public Health Preparedness

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2019

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Managed the process of writing and disseminating reports/briefs, developed conference presentations, scientific posters, exhibits, coordinated meetings, developed/analyzed surveys, tracked project statuses, disseminated information with local health departments and NACCHO partners at the local, state and national levels. Conducted radiation preparedness tabletop and full scale exercises for multiple health departments. Also, planned and developed radiation specific Twitter chats… Show more Managed the process of writing and disseminating reports/briefs, developed conference presentations, scientific posters, exhibits, coordinated meetings, developed/analyzed surveys, tracked project statuses, disseminated information with local health departments and NACCHO partners at the local, state and national levels. Conducted radiation preparedness tabletop and full scale exercises for multiple health departments. Also, planned and developed radiation specific Twitter chats. Developed mobile texting platform to enforce medication adherence during a pandemic flu outbreak. Created a tool kit for preparedness planning for integration among residents with access and functional needs. Operated NACCHO's Medical Countermeasures, Immunization, and Radiation work groups. Supported HIV outcomes improvement efforts through cross-sector collaboration. Implemented trainings, meetings, and events for local health departments and key stakeholders. Show less



Virgin Islands Department of Health

• SAMHSA/CSAP Fellow

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

  Virgin Islands (U.S.) Implemented evidence based prevention curriculum in school settings for children grades 6-12. Facilitated Environmental Strategy-Synar Tobacco compliance inspection and Synar coverage study. Developed fact sheets, infographics and radio ads on substance abuse prevention. Collected and analyzed Synar data to prove program efficacy. Created quarterly goals/objectives as part of the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW). Led Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) presentations… Show more Implemented evidence based prevention curriculum in school settings for children grades 6-12. Facilitated Environmental Strategy-Synar Tobacco compliance inspection and Synar coverage study. Developed fact sheets, infographics and radio ads on substance abuse prevention. Collected and analyzed Synar data to prove program efficacy. Created quarterly goals/objectives as part of the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW). Led Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) presentations, presented at health fairs & other prevention initiatives. Collaborated with prevention partners for best practices. Show less



Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Associate, Epidemiology and Evaluation

  • Dec 2015 - Sep 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Led communications support for projects by organizing conference calls, webinars, listservs memos, surveys, fact sheets, and newsletter articles for member distribution. Developed and implemented work plans related to MCH epidemiology, assessment, evaluation and quality improvement efforts. Collected and analyzed data collected from members on their needs within their jurisdiction. Tracked, analyzed and reported on national and state initiatives. Coordinated & facilitated maternal/child health… Show more Led communications support for projects by organizing conference calls, webinars, listservs memos, surveys, fact sheets, and newsletter articles for member distribution. Developed and implemented work plans related to MCH epidemiology, assessment, evaluation and quality improvement efforts. Collected and analyzed data collected from members on their needs within their jurisdiction. Tracked, analyzed and reported on national and state initiatives. Coordinated & facilitated maternal/child health care webinars. Show less



U.S. News & World Report

• United States
• Internet Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Data Collector

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  Washington D.C. Metro Area •Collect, review, and verify statistical survey data submitted by colleges and universities •Serve as the point-of-contact for institutional researchers before, during, and after the rankings cycle •Assist in tasks related to in-depth analysis of facts and figures synthesized into the Best Colleges, Best Graduate, and Best Online Rankings.



City of New Orleans Health Department

• Student Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Greater New Orleans Area ● Worked under a mentor to conduct surveys in the New Orleans Community ● Entered collected survey data into Excel spreadsheets for Health Department staff to analyze ● Helped to develop and revise the Community Health Assessment, and Community Health Plan ● Attended roundtable meetings within the community in order to stay abreast of the issues that affected them



Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

• Research Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student Intern

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

  Silver Spring, MD ● Assisted lead scientists with essential laboratory techniques and performed preparatory experiments ● Was responsible for sanitizing, setting up and maintaining lab and lab equipment ● Researched anti-malarial drugs and measured the permeability and drug absorption effects on Caco-2 (colon/intestinal) cells ● Ordering lab equipment and stocking inventory as needed ● Trained new student interns on lab safety and protocols according to lab’s MSDS manual.