Experience

The REACH Project
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Operations

  • Aug 2022 - Present

Galvanized Strategies
• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• Senior Consultant

  • Feb 2022 - Present

Yoga Pod
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Yoga Instructor

  • Mar 2021 - Present


Sharp HealthCare

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

• Manager, Community Benefit and Health Improvement

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2022

  Leads and manages strategic initiatives related to community benefit programs, identified community health needs, and strategy development, for Sharp HealthCare (Sharp) – including seven hospitals, three medical groups, a health plan, and independent physicians. Directs the creation and delivery of Sharp’s Community Benefit Report and Community Health Needs Assessments and implementation strategies. Spearheads development of community health programs and partnerships that meet organizational goals, and represents these programs to local, state, and national stakeholders. Show less

• Program Manager Community Benefits and Health Improvement

  • 2013 - Apr 2017

  Managed projects related to strategy development and community benefits for Sharp HealthCare (Sharp). Led the creation and delivery of Sharp’s annual Community Benefits Report, and triennial Community Health Needs Assessments and implementation strategies. Fostered community partnerships to meet and support community benefit goals and initiatives.

• Lead Planning and Community Benefits Consultant

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  Managed a variety of planning projects for strategy development, decision support, community benefits reporting, marketing strategy, and opportunity assessment for Sharp HealthCare (Sharp). Led the creation and delivery of Sharp’s annual Community Benefits Report as well as the triennial Community Health Needs Assessments and implementation strategies.• Annual and ad-hoc planning projects included regional market assessments that analyzed health care utilization data, regional demographics, and competitor data, SWOT analyses, and other salient metric evaluation.• Served as lead marketing liaison for the strategic planning department. Show less

• Planning Research Analyst

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Supported the Lead Planning and Community Benefit Consultant in preparation of Sharp’s annual CBR. Support included: writing report content, financial and reporting metrics analysis, marketing and communication; collaboration across Sharp to develop report design and content, including financials for the IRS Form 990, Schedule H; educational presentations to Sharp HealthCare executives, management and staff.• Researched and regularly monitored established and emerging community benefits best practices as well as national, state, and regional health care trends. • Managed interdepartmental surveys. Show less



Academy for Professional Excellence, San Diego State University

• Program Analyst

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

  • Conducted research and analysis in support of Workforce Education and Training (WET) component of Behavioral Health Education and Training Academy (BHETA) program, specifically the development of the 2009 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) WET Component of the Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan. Duties included: literature research/review on various mental health topics and best practices; extensive data analysis and report generation using SPSS, Excel, and online survey tools; writing and editing support to organization leadership team. Show less



Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Program Manager and Consultant

  • Sep 2004 - Feb 2007

  • Managed national screening and education programs for mental health, eating disorders, alcohol use, and suicide prevention for colleges, community organizations, primary care providers and military installations. Duties included projection and maintenance of multiple program budgets; sponsor recruitment, program growth, development and ongoing support (funding and in-kind); oversight of materials production and distribution; public speaking and outreach. • Managed national screening and education programs for mental health, eating disorders, alcohol use, and suicide prevention for colleges, community organizations, primary care providers and military installations. Duties included projection and maintenance of multiple program budgets; sponsor recruitment, program growth, development and ongoing support (funding and in-kind); oversight of materials production and distribution; public speaking and outreach.



Rhode Island Department of Health

• United States
• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Quality Assurance Coordinator/Analyst

  • Oct 2002 - Aug 2004

  • Coordinator of primary prevention project for lead education and lead hazard reduction resources for pregnant women in RI. Duties included: designed and monitored client database; tracked and generated reports of service and billing status; coordinated meetings and served as partner liaison. • Conducted ongoing quality assurance reports of children unscreened for lead poisoning for medical providers and managed care organizations (MCOs). • Conducted outreach and education on lead screening for community pediatricians and WIC staff. • Supervised clerical staff for statewide immunization database (KIDSNET). Show less