Experience

Public Health Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Co-Lead, States Strategy, State of Equity (formerly Health in All Policies)

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Deputy Program Director, Health in All Policies

  • Nov 2020 - Aug 2022



PolicyLink

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Constituency Alignment

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2020

  Led organization-wide efforts to engage and align leaders in the equity field. Worked with networks to foster policy and practice changes that promote social, economic, and health equity, particularly for low-income communities and communities of color.

• Associate Director

  • May 2016 - Aug 2018

• Senior Associate

  • Mar 2014 - May 2016

  As a member of the health team, promoted social, economic and health equity through environmental and policy change, particularly in low-income communities and communities of color. Provided technical assistance and supported research and writing for health team projects. Supported the Boys and Men of Color team by working with networks in advancing policy and practice to strengthen the field and further race and gender equity in the areas of health, education, employment and juvenile justice.



Prevention Institute

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

• Program Coordinator

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2014

  Provided technical assistance, consultations and trainings to promote safer, healthier, and more equitable communities. Served as lead coordinator for the development of resources including contributing authorship and overseeing the writing of community stories. Facilitated cross-disciplinary convenings to identify comprehensive strategies. Served on select expert panels and advisory committees including 2012 Center Training and Research Translation Obesity Prevention Course Advisory Committee. Supervised staff. Show less



Center for Behavioral & Community Health Studies

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

  Worked with a team of researchers implementing projects to understand the relationship of environments, social factors, and behaviors. Assisted in creating content and layout of website to distribute findings to general public, legislators, advocates, and law enforcers. Worked with a team of researchers implementing projects to understand the relationship of environments, social factors, and behaviors. Assisted in creating content and layout of website to distribute findings to general public, legislators, advocates, and law enforcers.



Kaiser Permanente

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer (Health Education)

  • 2009 - 2009

  Developed and conducted a survey to understand how Health Education Services at Kaiser could be updated to better meet patient needs. Developed and conducted a survey to understand how Health Education Services at Kaiser could be updated to better meet patient needs.



House of Blues

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foundation Sales Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

  Sold memberships and planned events for exclusive club (a portion of memberships was donated to International House of Blues Foundation, which promotes cultural awareness and expression among local school children). Sold memberships and planned events for exclusive club (a portion of memberships was donated to International House of Blues Foundation, which promotes cultural awareness and expression among local school children).



Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie

• Philadelphia, PA

• Assistant Director

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2006

  Coordinated adult education courses & cultural events. Contacted local businesses for fundraising. Developed and disseminated communications to inform over 400 members and more than 500 students about classes and special events. Coordinated adult education courses & cultural events. Contacted local businesses for fundraising. Developed and disseminated communications to inform over 400 members and more than 500 students about classes and special events.



Fork Restaurant

• Philadelphia, PA

• Private Dining Coordinator and Floor Manager

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2006

  Fielded inquiries for private dining. Planned details of events with clients. Ensured contract and agreement of services to be provided were honored by staff. Developed relationships with clients to encourage repeat bookings. Oversaw flow of service. Attended external events to promote restaurant. Fielded inquiries for private dining. Planned details of events with clients. Ensured contract and agreement of services to be provided were honored by staff. Developed relationships with clients to encourage repeat bookings. Oversaw flow of service. Attended external events to promote restaurant.



ExxonMobil

• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Representative

  • Feb 2000 - Jan 2003

  Maintained existing accounts and developed sales opportunities. Developed differentiated product and service offerings in concurrence with marketing strategy. Provided customers with technical support. Participated in recruiting activities including preparing for and attending career fairs. Coordinated training modules for new hires. Led brand strategy training for fellow employees and distributor representatives. Maintained existing accounts and developed sales opportunities. Developed differentiated product and service offerings in concurrence with marketing strategy. Provided customers with technical support. Participated in recruiting activities including preparing for and attending career fairs. Coordinated training modules for new hires. Led brand strategy training for fellow employees and distributor representatives.