Experience

PreventScripts

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO/Co-Founder

  • Mar 2014 - Present

  “The function of protecting and developing health must rank even above that of restoring it when it is impaired.“ - Hippocrates



StartUp Health

• United States
• Public Health
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Healthcare Transformer

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  For entrepreneurs who are transforming healthcare, StartUp Health Academy is a global, long-term coaching program and trusted peer network that increases the equity value of its startups. Unlike traditional accelerators, StartUp Health Academy’s full-time team of entrepreneur coaches provide unparalleled programming and access to relationships for every stage of a startup’s lifecycle. To date, we've received more than 1,600 applications from 22 countries, giving us insight into new… Show more For entrepreneurs who are transforming healthcare, StartUp Health Academy is a global, long-term coaching program and trusted peer network that increases the equity value of its startups. Unlike traditional accelerators, StartUp Health Academy’s full-time team of entrepreneur coaches provide unparalleled programming and access to relationships for every stage of a startup’s lifecycle. To date, we've received more than 1,600 applications from 22 countries, giving us insight into new technologies, solutions, business models and talent. Our portfolio includes 71 companies from 7 countries and 35 cities and we're just getting started! Learn more about the Academy at startuphealth.com/academy. Show less



City of Paducah

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mayor

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  Paducah I am so honored to have had the opportunity to serve my community in this role. We accomplished big things in 4 years. We created the first Customer Experience Department in City Hall, attracted and raised over $80m in public and private investment, and fundamentally improved out we do economic development. Here we grow!



Public Health Designers

• Strategic Advisor

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2016

  Anywhere Helping health departments and other population health providers with project design, implementation, health organization transition, proposal writing and/or partnership development.



United Way Paducah/McCracken County

• Chair, Community Wellness Group

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  Paducah, Ky A surge in poverty in the western Kentucky county of McCracken let over 40 community leaders to begin exploring the situation. As a participant in this process, I led a group of women, living in poverty according to the federal guidelines, through a 15 week participatory research project. Findings of the 2-year study included recommendations for goals related specifically to community wellness. As Chair of this group, I successfully led the local free clinic through decision making, planning… Show more A surge in poverty in the western Kentucky county of McCracken let over 40 community leaders to begin exploring the situation. As a participant in this process, I led a group of women, living in poverty according to the federal guidelines, through a 15 week participatory research project. Findings of the 2-year study included recommendations for goals related specifically to community wellness. As Chair of this group, I successfully led the local free clinic through decision making, planning and implementation of transitioning the free model into a strategic alliance with a federally qualified health center organization. Show less



St. Nicholas Family Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2012

  Paducah, Ky Helped to provide over 3,000 medical visits and in-house pharmacy services to rural Kentucky citizens. Led community task force and board of directors through transition to community health center. * Created reporting structures to assist with monitoring and evaluation, state-wide policy decisions, and community planning • Increased funding through local, state and national partnerships, managing donor relations, grant writing, fundraising and overall business development for… Show more Helped to provide over 3,000 medical visits and in-house pharmacy services to rural Kentucky citizens. Led community task force and board of directors through transition to community health center. * Created reporting structures to assist with monitoring and evaluation, state-wide policy decisions, and community planning • Increased funding through local, state and national partnerships, managing donor relations, grant writing, fundraising and overall business development for organization • Successfully improved operations through development of policies and procedures, employee handbook, updated risk management strategies and IT infrastructure overhaul • Successfully led Board of Directors to draft 3-5 year strategic plan for organization • Led teams through preparation of Electronic Medical Records including work-flow analysis, task shifting, work-plan development, software training and preparation for “Go Live” event Show less



EntrePaducah

• Innovation Center Director

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2011

  Paducah, Ky Assisted with organizational growth and connected technology start-up clients to resources. • Established community partnerships for entrepreneurial education and networking opportunities •Established online (including social media) and traditional marketing plan for growing programs •Managed networks of industry-specific entrepreneurs, and key organizational committees • Assisted with strategic plan and business development of organization • Assisted technology entrepreneur clients… Show more Assisted with organizational growth and connected technology start-up clients to resources. • Established community partnerships for entrepreneurial education and networking opportunities •Established online (including social media) and traditional marketing plan for growing programs •Managed networks of industry-specific entrepreneurs, and key organizational committees • Assisted with strategic plan and business development of organization • Assisted technology entrepreneur clients with business start-up including concept development, business plan development, Intellectual Property strategies, fundraising, and networking opportunities Show less



Heartland CARES

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Development Consultant

  • Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

  Paducah, Ky *Connected Ryan White Care Act organization to statewide and local partnerships and helped implement strategies to improve HIV/AIDS programs. *Developed and implemented strategy for individual and corporate supporter recruitment Solicited and obtained national publication recognition *Presented educational information to churches, academic groups, local government officials, and medical providers to encourage support of integrating HIV/AIDS programs into their work *Awarded $1,000,000… Show more *Connected Ryan White Care Act organization to statewide and local partnerships and helped implement strategies to improve HIV/AIDS programs. *Developed and implemented strategy for individual and corporate supporter recruitment Solicited and obtained national publication recognition *Presented educational information to churches, academic groups, local government officials, and medical providers to encourage support of integrating HIV/AIDS programs into their work *Awarded $1,000,000 in follow-on Health and Human Services grant Worked with the executive team to ensure fair management practices and goal-setting for the growing HIV/AIDS organization Show less



Management Sciences for Health

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Knowledge Exchange Coordinator

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

  Arlington, VA Contributed to the implementation of MSH’s responsibilities on the K4H sub-prime USAID contract and internal needs by providing administrative and project support to the Office of Communication and Knowledge Exchange. • Supported Communications and Knowledge Exchange office in implementation of corporate knowledge exchange strategies by creating conceptual models for organizational workflow, and supporting financial management through record keeping and invoice processing • Conducted… Show more Contributed to the implementation of MSH’s responsibilities on the K4H sub-prime USAID contract and internal needs by providing administrative and project support to the Office of Communication and Knowledge Exchange. • Supported Communications and Knowledge Exchange office in implementation of corporate knowledge exchange strategies by creating conceptual models for organizational workflow, and supporting financial management through record keeping and invoice processing • Conducted general office operations: organized staff meetings, managed invoice tracking for KE activities, supported Executive Assistant in maintaining work priorities database, collaborated with contracts staff to ensure that appropriate vendor and consultant agreements were in place for specific products and activities Show less



FXB International

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Sierra Leone/Boston *Assisted the successful completion of third wave of data collection and analysis and wrote dissemination strategy for utilizing findings for policy and program development. *Supported the Research Program for Children and Global Adversity operations; qualitative and quantitative data management, grant writing, report drafting (including USAID contracts), editing manuscripts, literature reviews policy analyses, and presentation preparation *Drafted proposals for government and private… Show more *Assisted the successful completion of third wave of data collection and analysis and wrote dissemination strategy for utilizing findings for policy and program development. *Supported the Research Program for Children and Global Adversity operations; qualitative and quantitative data management, grant writing, report drafting (including USAID contracts), editing manuscripts, literature reviews policy analyses, and presentation preparation *Drafted proposals for government and private donor funding *Assisted in managing 20 Sierra Leonean staff in quantitative survey implementation, participant tracing, qualitative research protocols, and logistics *Developed positive working relationships with key stakeholders in Sierra Leonean government, international NGOs, local community members, and tribal chiefs *Awarded $10,000 from the American Psychological Association to support program implementation and service provision in collaboration with local NGO *Assisted Project Manager in maintaining budget, payroll, and project contracts *Developed strategy for dissemination of longitudinal study findings to advocate for improved services and policy change for war affected youth in Sierra Leone Show less



Rocketown Of Middle Tennessee

• Program Director

  • Sep 2003 - Jun 2006

  Greater Nashville Area, TN


Lourdes Vascular Center
• Research Assistant

  • 2006 - 2006