Experience

Boulder County Public Health

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental and Behavioral Health Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives Branch

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Boulder, Colorado, United States



Public Health Consulting

• Public Health

• Public Health Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Denver Metropolitan Area Provide services related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. Example projects include: (1) Developed, implemented, and analyzed a qualitative and quantitative needs assessment for an age-friendly initiative in Jefferson County, (2) Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Food in Communities program, a food systems and policy initiative through the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, Tri-County Health Department, and Jefferson County Public… Show more Provide services related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. Example projects include: (1) Developed, implemented, and analyzed a qualitative and quantitative needs assessment for an age-friendly initiative in Jefferson County, (2) Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Food in Communities program, a food systems and policy initiative through the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment, Tri-County Health Department, and Jefferson County Public Health, and (3) Developed an evaluation plan and cohort model for the Moving from Emergency Response to Recovery in Jefferson County grant program, a grant initiated by Jefferson County Public Health and the Community First Foundation. Show less



Colorado School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Professional Research Assistant

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  Denver Metropolitan Area Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health interventions in rural and urban Colorado communities with a focus on community-based participatory research. Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative project data and develop community and academic publications communicating research findings. Assist in conceptualizing, writing, and editing grant proposals for funding focused on public health interventions, innovation, and education. Manage and supervise four… Show more Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health interventions in rural and urban Colorado communities with a focus on community-based participatory research. Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative project data and develop community and academic publications communicating research findings. Assist in conceptualizing, writing, and editing grant proposals for funding focused on public health interventions, innovation, and education. Manage and supervise four full-time research staff across two community-based participatory research projects.

• Professional Research Assistant

  • Oct 2019 - May 2021

  Denver Metropolitan Area



Jefferson County Public Health

• United States
• Public Health
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Food Systems Researcher

  • Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

  Lakewood, Colorado, United States Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative food systems data and communicate findings to community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials. Assist in conceptualizing, writing, and editing grant proposals for funding focused on food systems interventions and policies.



Community College of Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor, Health and Wellness

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  Greater Denver Area Developed and instructed undergraduate courses focusing on basic principles of nutrition, specifically for students entering health care professions.



Harlem Children's Zone

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant, Health and Wellness

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2020

  Greater Denver Area Provided guidance and support to health and wellness leadership on staffing protocols, budget management, program development and evaluation, and grant writing and management.

• Assistant Director, Healthy Harlem

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

  New York, New York, United States Oversaw community health program serving 9000 early childhood though high school youth and parents. Supervised nine managers and served as first point of contact for 26 site-based health coordinators. Developed, structured, and directed the program’s multimillion-dollar staffing and budget plans. Directed implementation of research and evaluation methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups.

• Nutrition Manager, Healthy Harlem

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2015

  New York, New York, United States Developed, launched, and evaluated age-appropriate nutrition education curricula and behavioral health resources for early childhood through high school youth and parents. Prepared and facilitated professional development and continuing education in health and nutrition for over 150 staff members who implemented wellness programs for underserved youth.

• Math and Science Tutor and College Mentor

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

  New York, New York, United States Mentored high school students on life-skills and college admissions; tutored students in remedial and Advanced Placement math and science classes; designed review sessions and student academic plans.



Colorado Association for School-Based Health Care (CASBHC)

• United States
• Public Policy Offices

• Senior Program Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

  Greater Denver Area Managed quality improvement projects focusing on trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and tobacco cessation in urban and rural school-based health centers. Supported emerging school-based health centers through community health assessments, policy development, and advocacy.

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Greater Denver Area



New York City Nutrition Education Network

• Steering and Envisioning Committee Member

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  New York, NY Developed and coordinated bi-monthly, city-wide workshops for nutrition professionals.



Children's Aid Society

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Evaluator, Cooking and Gardening Instructor

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

  New York, NY Designed, administered, and reported on a comprehensive evaluation to assess the impact of the Go!Chefs cooking and nutrition education program. Developed lessons for and instructed elementary school cooking, nutrition, and gardening classes.



Clinton Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  Greater New York City Area



NYC Department of Education

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Science Teacher, Middle School 80

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

  New York, NY Prepared and instructed science classes for 120 middle school students, including special needs students. Coordinated hands-on laboratory activities, inquiry-based learning, and field trips.



Grassroot Soccer

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Kimberley Area, South Africa Prepared and facilitated HIV/AIDS and life-skills train-the-trainer workshops for local teachers. Managed over 50 local staff and coordinated curriculum and instructor evaluations.