Experience

Saint Louis Effort for AIDS

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Engagement & Advocacy

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  Promoted to Director of Engagement & Advocacy. Responsible for policy updates, promotion of HIV/AIDS prevention and care services. Lead efforts on health insurance and health literacy. Develop community awareness and engagement in healthcare reform and health literacy for those we serve. Provide direct supervision of CAC staff. Lead state wide efforts to address health disparities for LGBT community. Serve as the lead Certified Application Counselor (CAC) leading service delivery for education, enrollment, and community activities for the Affordable Care Act. Served the entire State of Missouri targeting transitioning Ryan White clients into full health coverage, developing training and enrollment assistance for the LGBT community. Lead a team of 5 CAC’s incorporating health literacy and advocacy into programming. • Project management and direction • Assisted with contract enrollment, making up 32% of all contracted state wide enrollment. • Developed educational presentations and community provider trainings targeted to LGBT community. • Conducted grant writing, development and program advocacy. Show less