Experience

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  American College of Physicians

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

  • Programs and Grants Manager, Clinical Programs

    • Sep 2016 - Present

    As Program and Grants Manager in the Clinical Programs department, I am responsible for managing several grants and program areas as well as helping to identify and secure new grant opportunities. In addition to the grant described below, I am managing a project focused on providing more patient-focused care to elderly patients with multiple conditions and will also be involved in projects about physician burnout and high value care. This is a very transformative time in the healthcare arena and it is exciting to be working on such relevant issues.

  • Grant Administrator - TCPI Support and Alignment Network Grant

    • Dec 2015 - Present

    I am managing a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) grant called the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPi). The purpose of this large national effort is to help medical practices large and small, urban and rural, primary or specialty care, transform care to align with new payment models that will become law in 2019. These models stress outcomes and value over quantity. It's a big shift and, while some practices are well underway, many haven't even begun to fathom how they will succeed in the new environment. Our role at the American College of Physicians is to help recruit practices into what are called Practice Transformation Networks and to help support the PTNs with educational tools and resources focused on practice transformation, a topic in which ACP has already been a leader. It is an exciting grant and challenging position, calling upon my administrative, management, planning, analytical and people skills.....and a few more to boot.

  • Manager, Grant Programs and Administration

    • Mar 2019 - Aug 2021

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  My Own Life

  • Director of Self-Retirement

    • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

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  National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

  • Program Manager, Executive Office

    • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

    Developed and implemented projects, undertook research and analysis, and completed special projects for 3 organizational components: CEO & COO; NCCN Foundation; NCCN Policy Program.• Helped design and implement new partnership program to raise money for and increase dissemination of key product. Brought in 3 sponsors ($80,000) and 9 endorsers in first three months of implementation. Set up internal cross-department tracking system to assure smooth program operation.• Identified, and analyzed relevant policy news and wrote weekly “Policy Roundup” for senior leaders to inform them of developments pertinent to organization’s work. Where applicable, included analysis of implications.

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  Fox Chase Cancer Center

  • Manager, Program Operations- Office of Health Communications and Health Disparities

    • Dec 2008 - Jun 2014

    Managed grant program including identifying opportunities, writing proposals, tracking deliverables status and writing required reports. Developed, monitored and managed multiple budgets; participated in departmental strategic planning; created procedures and processes to increase efficiency and standardize operations; prepared analyses and reports. Conceptualized, implemented and/or monitored new and ongoing projects. • Wrote over 75 research and program grants. Created systems to track grant announcements, submissions and reporting requirements. Success rate for grants obtained or scored increased by close to 300%. • Substantially contributed to development of a complex new National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity. Developed budget and wrote grant application. Following award, temporarily assumed role of Project Manager and laid groundwork for project launch. Subsequently trained new Project Manager.

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  The Pew Charitable Trusts

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

  • Program Officer

    • Nov 2000 - Jun 2008

    Developed, implemented and monitored internal and external policy-based grant projects within Health and Human Services Department. Wrote proposals and budget justification documents; secured funding; negotiated budgets and deliverables; developed and maintained relationships with grantees. • Performed research and consulted with outside experts to develop a multi-year Food Safety Initiative. Prepared grant narrative and budget documents and successfully secured $6M. Wrote requirements for Project Manager and conducted initial screening interviews with applicants. • Assumed oversight of two multi-year, multi-million dollar grant projects. Met with grantees biweekly to monitor progress of deliverables, analyze implications of potential actions and resolve problems and budget issues. Successfully managed smooth close-out of one project.

  • Program Analyst

    • Jun 1997 - Nov 2000

    Led evaluations of diverse DOJ programs. Gathered and analyzed data, conducted interviews, developed and defended findings and recommendations, wrote reports. Supervised audits assigned to office. Reviewed others’ workpapers, reports, findings and recommendations; determined readiness for Director approval.• Designed and executed an evaluation of the structure and management of a complex, multi-million, five-state juvenile justice demonstration project. Supervised two team members. After reading audit report, DOJ division administrator offered a job - a rare compliment from someone being audited. (https://www.oig.justice.gov/reports/OJP/a9915.htm)• Reduced audit completion time by 30% by instituting new processes and procedures. Also designed efficient new tracking procedure for audit recommendations.

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  United States General Accounting Office

  • Program Analyst

    • Oct 1991 - Jun 1997

    Led or took part in evaluations of complex, unfamiliar government programs, policies and agencies. Assimilated new information quickly to plan and execute relevant and responsive reviews. Wrote detailed reports with supportable conclusions and recommendations; presented findings to officials. • Ability to “hit the ground running’ on a classified project allowed team both to meet a tight deadline and use one less member than anticipated, thus saving resources. • Independently completed congressionally requested “rush” review on a national parks issue that required extensive travel and data analysis. Had the unusual chance to personally brief U.S. Senator on findings.

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  Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

  • Branch Manager, Newark (DE) Center

    • Sep 1985 - Jul 1989

    Managed $.5M non-profit center serving 15,000 people through programs in child care, physical fitness and self-development. Created and implemented programs, hired and supervised staff (7 direct reports; 90 total staff) oversaw physical building operations, and designed and implemented policies and procedures. • Increased membership and revenue by over 25% through new and modified programs. Managed initial total management staff turnover and achieved over 85% staff stability• Oversaw $1M facility renovation. Participated in redesign plans and selecting architects; monitored contracts. Planned for and secured alternate space to minimize loss of revenue during construction.

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  City of Pasadena, CA

  • Sr. Administrative Analyst

    • Nov 1979 - Oct 1984

    Performed budgeting, planning and other administrative functions for a $4M department. Managed large federal grant program and addressed City Council concerns and requests as needed. • Managed $3.2M Community Development Block Grant program. Wrote annual application and performance reports; monitored contracts and budgets of community service providers. Ran grant-required community hearings. Named Acting Program Manager of this program six months into first post-college job; supervised four older and more experienced staff members. • Coordinated department’s annual $4M budget and goals and objectives submissions. Worked with four division directors to meet and adhere to departmental allocations and expectations. Negotiated budget changes as needed.