Experience

National Coalition of STD Directors

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager, Communications

  • Feb 2021 - Present

• Manager, Communications

  • Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

• Communications Intern

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019



Better Medicare Alliance

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

• Policy Intern

  • May 2018 - Dec 2018

  •Performed literature reviews to add to organization’s existing body of research on Medicare Advantage•Wrote a white paper on telehealth in Medicare Advantage •Conducted a rigorous analysis of Medicare reform bills and compiled them in a resource document •Wrote over thirty policy memos to be circulated internally after attending relevant events •Monitored relevant health policy issues and news coverage



The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Collected and analyzed data for Living the Example program in Columbia County, NY• Assisted with the development and dissemination of survey questions for high school students on substance abuse • Prepared materials for submission to Institutional Review Board • Performed qualitative analyses for UNICEF Saleema Initiative in Sudan



AmeriCorps VISTA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program and Engagement Coordinator at AccessHealth Spartanburg

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  •Expanded targeted communication plan to raise awareness and engage clients, donors, and alumni•Analyzed community feedback surveys to enhance partner relationships•Coordinated client focus groups•Wrote application for 2017 Gage Awards in the population health category about the work of AccessHealth and won the award•Managed the AccessHealth Facebook page and increased post engagements by 429%•Researched new fundraising campaigns, events, direct mail, and other resource development strategies•Updated database of all research

• Community Engagement Specialist at Hope Center for Children

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  •Facilitated and scheduled 16 volunteer orientations to train volunteers on trauma- informed care and prepare them to work with children who have experienced child abuse and neglect •300 service hours performed by volunteers I recruited and trained •Managed new volunteers by conducting background checks •Created marketing and educational materials around child maltreatment and National Adoption Month •Wrote press releases, success stories, and designed the monthly e-newsletter •Leveraged $1000 in in-kind donations •Served on the event-planning committee for our signature fundraising event, Tinis and Tapas which raised $116,000•Supported the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force to create a Spartanburg-specific strategy to raise awareness about child abuse•Designed a social media marketing plan for Child Abuse Prevention Month •Assisted in managing our donor tracking database •Developed an original Case Statement for Hope Center for Children to attract prospective donors•Wrote six grants ranging from $400 to $25,000•Attended multiple community outreach events and speaking engagements to educate community members about the organization



University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Health Intern, Center for Wellness Promotion

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Applied knowledge of health promotion and behavior change theories into practice• Evaluated prevention and social norm data, messages, publications, materials, and programs • Designed, organized, and coordinated an event on stress management• Assisted in facilitating health promotion programs to UNCC students • Designed monthly bulletins around different health topics • Provided training and educational opportunities that were strategically designed and evaluated to meet the health needs of UNC Charlotte students• Planned and evaluated awareness events related to relevant health issues such as sexual health, alcohol and other drug prevention, and body image• Collaborate with Health Promotion staff on research projects and survey development• Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with members of the university community in order to advocate for and advance the health of the student population