Kandia Al-Haddad, MPH, CHES

Program Associate at Georgia Department of Human Services
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Atlanta Area, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
    National Commission for Health Education C
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • SAP Certified Associate Project Manager
    Georgia Technology Authority
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Grant Writing Course Certification
    University of Georgia
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • At-risk Adults Crime Tactic (ACT) Specialist Training 2016 Forensic Services Initiative Unit (FSIU) at the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Aging Services (DAS)
    Division of Aging Services, Forensic Specialists Initiative Unit, FSIU
    Sep, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Mental Health First Aid
    Georgia Department of Human Services, DAS
    Jan, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Georgia Department of Human Services
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Associate
      • Aug 2016 - Present

      Experiences• Monitoring data to get a snapshot of the number of seniors experiencing social isolation and loneliness, as well as to identify a public health approach to reduce the prevalence ratesImpact of Evaluation: -Recommendation to reintroduce and reorganize the telephone reassurance program, especially during Covid-19, for state sub-contractors, Georgia Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), to conduct welfare and well-being checks -Collaboration with program manager to draft a Telephone Reassurance Program policy, as well as a guide for program participants and AAA staff to address social isolation and loneliness• Facilitating staff and state meetings, public hearings, and round table workshops• Cultivating and maintaining professional relationships with key partners (e.g., Georgia State University Health Policy Center, AAA, Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Georgia Alzheimer’s Association, etc.)• Forging strong interpersonal relationships with cross-functional teams to promote flexibility, adaptability, and reliability• Managing travel budget of $8,000 for a section of 10 individualsAccomplishments• Conducted an impact evaluation on Evidence-Based Programs (EBP) around falls/injury prevention• Tracked program effectiveness and identified gaps that serve as barriers for programs that promote fall/injury prevention• Assisted in drafting the Senior Hunger Initiative grant proposal and participated on the objective review panel to help identify ten award recipients• Interviewed and hired the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) participant (Monitoring the participant is a part of the duties, however, recent events have shifted program dynamics. Changes TBD)

  • Georgia State University
    • MPH Capstone Project, December 2018
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2018

      A Research Guide to Empower Older Adults to Make Informed Health Decisions about Prescription Opioids and the Potential for Misuse• Summary: Literature review of research articles, review of fact sheets, and conducted interviews with three medical doctors in various fields of medicine• Capstone project and resource guide can be viewed on the GSU website

Education

  • Georgia State University
    Bachelor's degree, Psychology
    2009 - 2015
  • Georgia State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
    2013 - 2014

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