Experience

City of Richfield

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CHS Administrator/Support Services Division Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  6700 Portland Ave S. Responsibilities include administration of the City's Business Licensing, Environmental Health, Animal Control/CSO, contracted Public Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Services and contracted food, beverage and lodging services. Serves as the staff liaison to the Richfield Advisory Board of Health.



Carver County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Public Health Program Specialist

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

  Office of Aging, Carver County Managed the Carver County Office of Aging which works to prepare the County for an unprecedented number of Baby Boomers while changing the face, fabric and culture of aging in Carver County. The challenge for Carver County and its cities is to create communities Boomer residents will want to stay in as they age and to plan the growth of these cities to create communities to meet their needs. The Office of Aging educates residents, local governments, businesses, civic groups and school… Show more Managed the Carver County Office of Aging which works to prepare the County for an unprecedented number of Baby Boomers while changing the face, fabric and culture of aging in Carver County. The challenge for Carver County and its cities is to create communities Boomer residents will want to stay in as they age and to plan the growth of these cities to create communities to meet their needs. The Office of Aging educates residents, local governments, businesses, civic groups and school districts on aging issues and provides best practices, supports the work of 6 city-level Commissions and collaborates with community partners to identify how to meet the needs of Boomers. .

• Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Coordinator

  • Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  Chaska, Minnesota Responsible for all aspects related to the SHIP contract, working in conjunction with public health staff and stakeholders to coordinate and lead SHIP initiatives. Develop and manage SHIP contracts including the preparation of applications, implementation, evaluation and reporting to ensure compliance and accountability to the Minnesota Department of Health. Plan, implement and evaluate programs and initiatives that focus on policy, systems and environmental changes in schools, work… Show more Responsible for all aspects related to the SHIP contract, working in conjunction with public health staff and stakeholders to coordinate and lead SHIP initiatives. Develop and manage SHIP contracts including the preparation of applications, implementation, evaluation and reporting to ensure compliance and accountability to the Minnesota Department of Health. Plan, implement and evaluate programs and initiatives that focus on policy, systems and environmental changes in schools, work sites, communities, child care, and health care organizations with a community engagement and health equity lens to reduce obesity and tobacco use and exposure. Plan and conduct SHIP - related needs assessments to determine allocation of resources Collect and analyze data for recommendations to stakeholders, educate the greater community on SHIP initiatives and activities. Engage community through various means of communication and social media opportunities.



Twin Cities Medical Society

• Project Director

  • Oct 2006 - Dec 2013

  Minneapolis, MN Secured $625,000 in competitive contract funds for five year project Plan, implement, manage and evaluate two large public health campaigns Secure and organize physicians for media and educational opportunities Strategic community outreach to local health organizations and municipal decision makers Staff and manage partner coalition meetings and activities, maintain key relationships Track state and national policy efforts relating to healthy eating/active living and tobacco… Show more Secured $625,000 in competitive contract funds for five year project Plan, implement, manage and evaluate two large public health campaigns Secure and organize physicians for media and educational opportunities Strategic community outreach to local health organizations and municipal decision makers Staff and manage partner coalition meetings and activities, maintain key relationships Track state and national policy efforts relating to healthy eating/active living and tobacco free initiatives Provide educational presentations to city leaders across the metro area Coordinate community grassroots organizing efforts in support of tobacco free and healthy eating/active living policy, systems and environmental changes in metro communities Supervise summer interns Show less



Jordan Area Community Council

• Health Outreach Coordinator

  • Jul 2004 - Oct 2006

  Minneapolis, MN Research and identify local health disparities in Jordan neighborhood Oversee strategic planning phase to bring key community players onboard to provide services enhancing the visibility, effectiveness and service base for all health programs. Develop, manage and implement health related programming Supervision of part-time staff and interns Capacity building and engaging residents to utilize community health resources Responsible for securing grant funds to continue community… Show more Research and identify local health disparities in Jordan neighborhood Oversee strategic planning phase to bring key community players onboard to provide services enhancing the visibility, effectiveness and service base for all health programs. Develop, manage and implement health related programming Supervision of part-time staff and interns Capacity building and engaging residents to utilize community health resources Responsible for securing grant funds to continue community based services Show less



Urban League Twin Cities

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

• Youth Employment Rep

  • Oct 1998 - Jul 2004

  Case management of 50 youth per year engaged in obtaining full-time employment and/or participating in secondary education. Managed $80,000 annual budget Responsible for daily program operations, job development, youth academic counseling and ongoing management and development of program evaluation processes. Partnership creation with local employers/educational institutions Successfully managed 2 years with exceptional grades given by the City of Minneapolis Employment and… Show more Case management of 50 youth per year engaged in obtaining full-time employment and/or participating in secondary education. Managed $80,000 annual budget Responsible for daily program operations, job development, youth academic counseling and ongoing management and development of program evaluation processes. Partnership creation with local employers/educational institutions Successfully managed 2 years with exceptional grades given by the City of Minneapolis Employment and Training program for outstanding program achievement. Show less