Assistant Professor of Health Sciences

• Sep 2022 - Present

Assistant Professor and Program Director, Department of Health Sciences and Management

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2022

• Instructor for several undergraduate health science courses of up to 50 students per course: Health Policy, Community Health, U.S. Healthcare vs. Global Health, Human Growth and Development, Health Research and Operation, and Epidemiology • Implemented greater use of green and flip the classroom teaching practices increasing student engagement and understanding • Appointed Department Lead, serving as content expert for evaluation and program planning • Established, and executed, processes to streamline assessment and evaluation tools providing an increased awareness of student performance and challenges needing attention• Supervise 2 adjunct professors and 1 administrative assistant • Participated in process planning and implementation of a new global health initiative • Manage operational concerns for the department including, but not limited to, hiring, scheduling, supply chain, front desk, and serving as the operational resource for the allied health division• Audited and analyzed undergraduate health management program for accreditation and updated program documents with approval from AUPHA accrediting body• Collected data and participated in several quality/performance improvement studies to ensure continuous top-quality education including analyzing student outcome indicators and conducting a SWOT and ROOT analysis.• Led self-study and curriculum evaluation meetings and established rapport with faculty members and other staff, while utilizing various teaching, leadership, and communication strategies to address staff/personnel dynamics • Actively take part in all departmental and university meetings Show less

Interim Department Chair

• Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

• Taught courses related to Health Management across undergraduate and graduate curriculum of up to 50 students per course• Responsible for establishing and monitoring quality outcomes for department Created and implemented employee engagement efforts including the first Faculty Member of the Month and Health Management Faculty Member of the Year• Coordinated grant writing training across multiple departments to educate staff on the process and importance of applying for grants• Served on department, College of Nursing, Allied Health faculty committees and working groups• Lead student stratification survey implementation for the Department of Health Management to monitor and identify opportunities for increasing student satisfaction and enrollment with a 35% response rate• Created and monitored dashboards to track key metrics for the department and determine areas for development• Built relationships between Howard University and outside organizations to provide services and internship opportunities for students• Managed financial reporting for the department to ensure compliance with the Office of the Dean• Participated in program evaluation, supported student academic and professional advising (students and alumni), and program accreditation management• Participated in student and faculty recruitment and academic program outreach activities Show less

Program Officer

• Nov 2015 - Sep 2017

• Analyzed and assessed institutional strengths and limitations of grantees and prospective organizations applying for grants • Provided relevant analysis and feedback to grantees to develop and finalize grant proposals • Wrote grant recommendations to the DC Department of Health and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention as part of the grant approval process • Monitored grants and local wellness policies by maintaining regular contact with grantees, contractors, and other stakeholders, including through regular site visits to assess grantee capacity and the progress of grants • Participated in the development of overall program strategy and conducted research to support program design • Designed and developed local health policies and learning standards for children attending k-12 school in the District of Columbia • Analyzed financial and budget information up to $1 million, including the review and assessment of narrative and financial information of grantees to report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Conducted process evaluation on all health and wellness programs • Developed a cross-sectional data collection strategy and with creating survey instruments • Managed external data collection of all programs under the division • Designed and developed qualitative and quantitative research studies for the division • Conducted data analysis using SPSS and SAS • In coordination with the director and assistant superintendent, wrote occasional blog posts, op-eds, or position papers that offered perspectives or recommendations on issues relevant to the program’s strategy • Encouraged collaboration and strategic alliances among organizations and fields with related goals, constituencies, and interests, cultivating and maintaining institutional relationships with grantees, other agencies, and allies, and participating in program-related meetings Show less