Experience

Jewish Healthcare Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager - AIDS Free Pittsburgh

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  AIDS Free Pittsburgh (AFP) is a public health movement to end the HIV epidemic in Allegheny County by 2030. AIDS Free Pittsburgh is a collaborative initiative comprised of government agencies, healthcare institutions, and community-based organizations that strive to support and improve the care of people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as communities most at-risk for HIV. AIDS Free Pittsburgh does not provide services directly, but rather works to raise awareness and build collaboration among community stakeholders. Show less



Prevention Point Pittsburgh

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  • Joined the Board after over a decade of volunteerism and support. Served as a lead on the 2020-2023 Strategic Planning Committee and offering a range of support across development, policy and practice teams. Previous: Volunteer Coordinator 2009-2012 • Facilitated new volunteer orientations and scheduling, as well as case management duties and the delivery risk reduction services to clients • Joined the Board after over a decade of volunteerism and support. Served as a lead on the 2020-2023 Strategic Planning Committee and offering a range of support across development, policy and practice teams. Previous: Volunteer Coordinator 2009-2012 • Facilitated new volunteer orientations and scheduling, as well as case management duties and the delivery risk reduction services to clients



Allegheny County Health Department

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Health Equity Lead

  • Feb 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Provided technical assistance to the Department in applying for and subsequently managing federal grant opportunities related to health equity and addressing health disparities • Managed numerous workforce development training initiatives on social determinants of health and social groups most impacted by health disparities • Assisted the Department in advancing health equity related goals in strategic plans including the establishment of an internal working group, the creation of the health equity role position, and served as a point of contact on various regular convenings Show less



Active Minds, Inc.

• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Lead Active Minds’ one year, grant-funded Pittsburgh-wide initiative which includes activating cohorts of student change agents across higher education institutions in Pittsburgh • Piloted a chapter strength and sustainability initiative in partnership with the donors which includes event mini-grants stipends for student leaders, opportunities for staff advisors, and technical assistance. • Managed collaborative efforts with local partner organizations to provide trainings, capacity-building, and programming relating to campaign goals and strategies Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students. Through award-winning programs and services, Active Minds is inspiring and empowering a new generation to change the conversation about mental health. More at https://www.activeminds.org/ Show less



Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Policy Director

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  Served the Department of Aging from November 2017 to May 2018, then the Office of Victim Advocate through September 2018. • Managed the Department's policy and regulatory development process in coordination with the Governor's Office of Policy and relevant agency counterparts • Represented the Department and served as point of contact on policy related matters internal and external such as participation in working groups combating the opioid epidemic, addressing homelessness, and improving services and practice standards for LGBTQ populations Show less



Equality Pennsylvania

• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Policy Director

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Managed Equality Pennsylvania’s policy initiatives with the Governor’s administration and with various departments of the Pennsylvania executive branch with the goal of ensuring every applicable program is inclusive of LGBTQ Pennsylvanians and their families • Strongly advocated for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians through the ongoing development and implementation of multiple, complimentary work plans and strategies with the help of coalitions made up of partnering agencies and organizations • Produced policy briefs and memos, as well as other resources and materials, on the needs and experiences of LGBTQ Pennsylvanians to educate and effectuate change Show less



Allegheny County Department of Human Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Policy Coordinator - Executive Office

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2015

  Started as a Scholar in Local Government in 2012, then became an Analyst in the Office of Data Analysis, Research and Evaluation after completion of fellowship, then moved to the Executive Office to serve as the Policy Coordinator. • Led an innovative and technological effort to move policy development and approval process to an electronic storage system complete with application-based workflow processes • Participated in several initiatives aimed at better integrating service programs and administrative structure across offices• Coordinated the DHS Scholars and Fellows in Local Government programs as well as the DHS Inclusion Workgroup Show less

• Scholar in Local Government

  • May 2012 - May 2013



University of Pittsburgh

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012



Allegheny County Department of Human Services

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Graduate Student Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

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