Environmental Health Program Manager

• Aug 2023 - Present

Drinking Water Program Lead

• Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

Oversee the administration of YHD’s Drinking Water program. Monitor site inspections and sanitary surveys, train staff, serve as point of contact for outside agencies. Prepare for and respond to emerging contaminants including as PFAS and HABS along with known contaminants including Nitrate and Coliform. Projects: Training manual, HABS response manual, Local Group B Ordinance (in progress), PFAS mapping, application revisions, outreach/education document development

Environmental Health Specialist

• May 2021 - Aug 2023

Environmental health generalist with experience in food safety, drinking water, swimming pools, summer camps, on-site septic, hazardous materials and clandestine drug lab cleanup, schools, vectors, and solid waste.Assist with interviewing and training new hires.

Food Safety Program Lead (interim)

• Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

Facilitator of the Food Safety program for Yakima County. Developed a training plan and outbreak response manual, completed the FDA Food Safety Program Standards Self-Assessment. Assisted in the development of a compliance/enforcement manual and a risk factor study. Assisted in the creation of new application forms to improve clarity and efficiency.Oversaw inspections and reviews for all retail food establishments, temporary and seasonal food vendors, caterers, and school/summer camp kitchens. Generated monthly assignment list for inspections, scheduled/led food worker training classes, and managed foodborne illness reports/outbreaks. Served as point-of-contact for WA DOH and other organizations. Show less

Retail Sales Specialist

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Assisted customers in selecting the appropriate gear for expeditions based on preferences, experience, and potential hazards. Assembled bicycles according to Barnett Institute Standards. Assisted customers in selecting the appropriate gear for expeditions based on preferences, experience, and potential hazards. Assembled bicycles according to Barnett Institute Standards.

Public Health Emergency Response Intern

• Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

Assisted in managing the Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps by reviewing volunteer profiles and verifying medical licensure. Prepared a Basic Plan as part of the Strategic Plan for the Medical Reserve Corps. Assisted in managing the Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps by reviewing volunteer profiles and verifying medical licensure. Prepared a Basic Plan as part of the Strategic Plan for the Medical Reserve Corps.

Resident Advisor

• Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

Resolved conflicts and responded to health and safety situations Planned monthly programs and bulletin boards to engage and educate students Created weekly email newsletters and maintain regular contact with residents Resolved conflicts and responded to health and safety situations Planned monthly programs and bulletin boards to engage and educate students Created weekly email newsletters and maintain regular contact with residents

Emergency Management Intern

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

Co-authored a Communication Plan for Limited English Proficiency Populations Assisted in the preparation of emergency management documents, including a Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) Co-authored a Communication Plan for Limited English Proficiency Populations Assisted in the preparation of emergency management documents, including a Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Community Health Intern

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

Established a “Walk with a Doc” program in Yakima, recruited providers and volunteers, and advertised events in both English and Spanish Established a “Walk with a Doc” program in Yakima, recruited providers and volunteers, and advertised events in both English and Spanish

Reporter/Photographer

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

Managed deadlines and multiple assignments, collaborated on various projects Developed professional written and verbal communication skills Managed deadlines and multiple assignments, collaborated on various projects Developed professional written and verbal communication skills

Administrative Assistant

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

Used phone and email to maintain contact with clients and donors Created informational pamphlets and infographics for diversity and inclusion workshops Used phone and email to maintain contact with clients and donors Created informational pamphlets and infographics for diversity and inclusion workshops