Experience

Rutgers School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • May 2019 - Present

  Current Program Manager for New Jersey’s Gun Violence Research Center. As the Program Manager, Angela is responsible for the organization and coordination of GVRC operations. She works closely with the center Directors to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives. Current Program Manager for New Jersey’s Gun Violence Research Center. As the Program Manager, Angela is responsible for the organization and coordination of GVRC operations. She works closely with the center Directors to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.



New Jersey Hospital Association

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

• Research Program Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - May 2019

  Program Coordinator for the Health Research and Educational Trust at the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA). At the NJHA, I was primarily tasked with projects associated with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's (CMS) Partnerships for Patients campaign's Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN). I managed the data tracking and analysis of all relevant clinical measures (NHSN, NDNQI, ICD 9/10) from all participating acute care hospitals in the NJHIIN, and prepare data reports for submission to CMS. In addition, I built automated data reports to support the various quality improvement hospital collaboratives actively working to improve patient safety in New Jersey. As a Master Trainer for the TeamSTEPPS program, I also provided training to clinical staff on communication tools to spread behaviors that build a culture of safety at hospitals. As part of the efforts to reduce disparities in health, I also helped co-train hospital bilingual staff on the proper mode of interpretation, which provides interpreters with the skills and knowledge to bridge the communication gaps between providers and patients.I also led the New Jersey Perinatal Quality Collaborative, working closely with all NJ birthing facilities to reduce first time cesarean sections in low-risk patients and to implement AIM obstetrical safety bundles to reduce cases of obstetric hemorrhage and severe hypertension. I prepared and submitted quarterly reports to the CDC, contribute to grant yearly funding renewal reports, and provided periodic updates to the CDC project director. I was responsible for all Alliance for Innovation of Maternal Health (AIM) deliverables, including data collection, data analysis, hospital team engagement, reporting, etc. In this capacity I also built reports for rapid data feedback to participating hospitals and to support quality improvement efforts through PDSA cycles.



Central Jersey Family Health Consortium

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

• Data and Evaluation

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2015

  Responsible for analysis and reporting of maternal and child health vital statistics data. Also, for external evaluation contracts, assisting with grant writing, database development, and managing the implementation of statewide database.• Lead the regional implementation of a new electronic birth registration system and ensuring quality, completeness, and compatibility • Executed ongoing data processing and release of maternal and child health data to internal and external partner programs for surveillance, quality improvement measures, and grant applications• Prepared written reports of vital statistics data, identifying trends, and interpreting results to describe data and statistical significance• Managed Early Intervention service coordination between social workers and families of children with developmental delaysKey Achievements:▪ Successfully managed small team and coordinated between stakeholders during State-wide implementation of new vital statistics database▪ Developed an Access database that stored community resources and facilitated the connection of at-risk populations to needed services▪ Continuous Quality Improvement Reports▪ Implemented time-saving Early Intervention case tracking process allowing social workers additional time to spend with clients Grant-Funded Projects: 2014-2015 Co-Evaluator, Parents Learning and Nurturing (PLAN) Program, Jewish Children and Family Services of Greater Mercer County, funded by New Jersey Department of Health Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities2013-2015 Data Analyst, Strong Start: CenteringPregnancy Group Perinatal Care, Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services2013-2015 Co-Evaluator, Strengthening Pediatric Partners, Educating Practices in Their Communities Child Abuse and Neglect Program (EPIC CAN), NJ American Academy of Pediatrics, funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families



New Jersey State Dept. of Health Office of Minority Health

• Graduate Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Project Title: Hepatitis B Among NJ Asian American and Pacific Islanders• Completed a needs assessment of available local Hepatitis B screening and vaccination services in relation to the areas with greatest concentration of the target population• Analyzed data from a convenience sample of Hepatitis B screening program participants to describe demographics, medical risk factors, adverse behaviors, and to assess Hepatitis B knowledge • Participated in the NJ-Hep B Coalition meetings and contributed data findings Key Achievements:▪ Survey results indicated misconceptions among target population on the transmission of Hepatitis B, which refocused educational efforts▪ Identified resource-poor regions, providing the Coalition with target areas for community partnership efforts



NJ Department of Health & Senior Services

• Undergraduate Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Worked on the Building Healthy Communities Project in collaboration with my other employer, The New Jersey Planning Officials. This project aimed to bridge the gap between public health and community design by providing educational seminars to planning and zoning boards in New Jersey.• Coordinated and facilitated discussions between team of diverse health and land use professionals • Conducted extensive research on public health impacts of land use and community design• Integrated health themes, reports, and other materials into educational programs and documentsKey Achievements:▪ I provided key contacts for this project due to my connection with State planning and zoning board professionals ▪ The education materials were converted into a cd lecture and distributed to local government boards



The New Jersey Planning Officials

• Admin

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2012

  • Responsible for organizational, administrative and operational matters including correspondence and document production, expense account reconciliation, and Access database design and troubleshooting• Served as a liaison between Board of Directors, Board Committees, and Executive Director providing assistance and support as neededKey Achievements:▪ Rewrote broken Access database codes and created user manuals for new staff▪ Trained new supervisory staff after a full staff changeover on all work responsibilities



Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Intern (Health Career Connections)

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Assisted the PolicyWorks department with research on direct-care worker state trainingand licensing requirements for medical and non-medical home health agenciesResearched the requirements for direct-care workers under agency and under consumer-directed state Medicaid plans.Key Achievements:Compiled data for the organization’s annual direct-care worker wage publicationCaring in America, A Comprehensive Analysis of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Jobs: Home Health and Personal Care Aides (December 2011)Website url: http://phinational.org/sites/phinational.org/files/clearinghouse/caringinamerica-20111212.pdf



Integrated Health Services

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dietary Aid

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2006

  Responsible for dietary regulations particular to each nursing home patient's needs Responsible for dietary regulations particular to each nursing home patient's needs