Kelly Keenan, MPH
Director of Prevention Services at GALLATIN CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Health Coach
American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)May, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Coach
Regional Institute for Health and Environmental LeadershipDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Change Practitioner
ProsciNov, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on ExerciseJun, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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GALLATIN CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Prevention Services
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Oct 2022 - Present
Supports an incredible team that works together to plan, coordinate and implement the Chronic Disease Prevention, Maternal Child Health, WIC, Health Equity and Accreditation programs in Gallatin County, Montana. Provides primary management of the Prevention Services division budget of around $1.6M across three funds. Oversees multiple grants (in FY24, around $1.5M in revenue from 9 grants) and non-tax funding in a manner that is legal and allowable. Leads a team of twenty-two (22) including Maternal Child Health Group Manager, Public Health Nurse Supervisor, Public Health Nurse, Public Health Social Worker, Health Promotion Specialist, Accreditation and Health Equity Coordinator, Administrative Aide, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Registered Dietician, WIC Clinic Coordinator and WIC Competent Professional Authority positions. Responsible for all aspects of the supervision of five (5) direct reports including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, managing and offboarding team members. Show less
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Certified Coach
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Jan 2020 - Present
Partners with coaching clients in a thought-provoking and creative process to curate and nurture sustainable success and wellbeing. Practices coaching based on the standards established by the International Coaching Federation and the American Council of Exercise. Partners with coaching clients in a thought-provoking and creative process to curate and nurture sustainable success and wellbeing. Practices coaching based on the standards established by the International Coaching Federation and the American Council of Exercise.
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Jefferson County Public Health
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United States
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Public Health
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100 - 200 Employee
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Epidemiology and Planning Program Manager
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Oct 2017 - Sep 2022
Designed, developed, grew and managed the epidemiology and planning program. This program provided JCPH workforce members, partners and community members: - Epidemiological data on the incidence, prevalence, distribution and characteristics of health outcomes, health behaviors and factors that impact health for communities in Jefferson County, Colorado. - Planning and improvement services including Public Health Department Accreditation, community health improvement planning, strategic planning, operational planning, change management, quality improvement and program evaluation services. Led a team that started with three (3) and grew to twelve (12) individuals including Epidemiologist, Epidemiologist Supervisor, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator and the Public Health Planner positions. Responsible for all aspects of the supervision of two (2) to ten (10) direct reports including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, managing and offboarding team members.Oversaw the planning, implementing, coordinating, managing, and maintenance of all aspects of the program. Data services focus on collecting, managing, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating data about community health and internal operations. Planning and improvement services focus on using change management, strategic planning, community-based planning, program evaluation, and quality improvement methods to facilitate future-focused strategic decision making. The program also coordinated all aspects of the Public Health Department Accreditation process. Actively involved in various roles for the health department’s COVID-19 response, largely focusing on ensuring the department and community has access to comprehensive, reliable and succinct information about the incidence, prevalence, distribution and characteristics of COVID-19 in Jefferson County, Colorado.Lead project manager for multiple, complex projects. Lead change manager for multiple, complex projects. Show less
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Accreditation Coordinator
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Apr 2015 - Oct 2017
Project manager for multiple, complex projects including: - Coordinated the organization’s successful application for National Public Health Department Accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board. This four-year project included coordinating over 50 project participants, collecting, preparing and submitting 12,000 pages of documentation and managing a two-day site visit to demonstrate the organization's adherence to nationally recognized quality standards.- Coordinated the development of an organization-wide quality improvement and operational performance management system and oversaw the implementation of those systems.Supervised the Accreditation Assistant. Show less
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Emergency Response Planner
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2015
Coordinated the Foothills Healthcare Coalition. The purpose of this coalition was to connect over 65 public health, hospital, EMS, emergency management, long-term care agencies for emergency preparedness and response planning.Completed the Center for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) grant requirements, including a scored plan review. Increased JCPH’s plan score from 83% to 97% in four months. Created, reviewed and updated Jefferson County Public Health’s emergency preparedness plans in preparation for various potential public health incidents (e.g., anthrax attack, pandemic) and all-hazard incidents with potential public health impact (e.g., wildfire, floods). Assisted with the public health response to (2013: 2 wildfires), and recovery from (2013: 1 flood) incidents. Functioned as the Emergency Support Function #8 (Health & Medical) representative and the Situation Unit for the Jefferson County Emergency Operation Center during multiple wildfires.Served as a member of the Jefferson County Type III Incident Management Team under the Public Health Branch and the Public Information Team.Provided subject matter expertise on policy initiatives (internal and external) for Jefferson County Public Health. Show less
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Public Health Assessment and Improvement Plan Coordinator (Temporary Hire)
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Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
Organized and coordinated project management, planning and product development for the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan. Assisted with community engagement and communications for internal and external partners and stakeholders. Coordinated a policy grant project to establish a baseline assessment of worksite wellness and healthy eating active living (HEAL) policies for the 50 largest businesses, the municipalities and unincorporated Jefferson County. Show less
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Student Intern
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
Supported the emergency preparedness and response program by assisting in the development of public health emergency preparedness plans. Developed a policy statement and framework for quality improvement in public health emergency preparedness for MPH capstone project.
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Colorado School of Public Health
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2011 - Aug 2012
Worked with a research team to gather adolescent subject data at various skin care clinics across the Denver area for the Colorado Kids Sun Care Program. Helped run the clinic flow to ensure that each subject saw a nurse, had skin mole photographs taken and complete measurements efficiently. Gathered subject data, including bio-metric measurements. Worked with a research team to gather adolescent subject data at various skin care clinics across the Denver area for the Colorado Kids Sun Care Program. Helped run the clinic flow to ensure that each subject saw a nurse, had skin mole photographs taken and complete measurements efficiently. Gathered subject data, including bio-metric measurements.
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Accounting Staff
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Dec 2010 - Jul 2012
Assisted the controller with accounting administration and gained exposure to small business accounting. Process all new membership paperwork, completed initial membership billing and set-up in the computer system (CSI) and managed membership accounts receivable.
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Adminstrative Assistant
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2012
Assisted in the administration of program development, personal trainer and group fitness management, research in the Fitness, Member Service and Sales Departments. Managed excel-based data collection, analysis and interpretation for client usage and revenue data to guide program and marketing development and evaluation. Assisted with social media and website updates.
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Student Research Assistant
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Assisted with the Heart Disease Prevention Program by running fitness assessment tests for research data collection, analysis, interpretation and creation of follow-up materials for clients and partners. Assisted with the Heart Disease Prevention Program by running fitness assessment tests for research data collection, analysis, interpretation and creation of follow-up materials for clients and partners.
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Camp Counselor
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Designed & led daily camp schedules for children (ages 4-17) to promote physical activity, basic sport skills improvement, social interaction and teamwork. Designed & led daily camp schedules for children (ages 4-17) to promote physical activity, basic sport skills improvement, social interaction and teamwork.
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Student Assistant
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
Assisted with content research for development of messaging materials for local corporate work-site wellness programs. Assisted with public health programming and stakeholder engagement for the Poudre Valley School District in the Fort Collins and Loveland area to promote physical activity and reduce obesity. Assisted with content research for development of messaging materials for local corporate work-site wellness programs. Assisted with public health programming and stakeholder engagement for the Poudre Valley School District in the Fort Collins and Loveland area to promote physical activity and reduce obesity.
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Student Associate
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Aug 2008 - May 2009
Provided excellent customer service at the information center & ticket office for the entire campus. Provided excellent customer service at the information center & ticket office for the entire campus.
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Wellspring Adventure Camp
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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Camp Counselor
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
Supervised and motivated groups of 10 overweight teens (ages 10-18) on six to eight day wilderness expeditions. Helped ~250 campers loose a combined total of 4,405 pounds in 8 weeks. Supervised and motivated groups of 10 overweight teens (ages 10-18) on six to eight day wilderness expeditions. Helped ~250 campers loose a combined total of 4,405 pounds in 8 weeks.
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Student Assistant
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Jan 2008 - May 2008
Specialized with clients ages 30-80+, taught fitness classes and helped design personalized exercise programs for patients with coronary artery disease. Specialized with clients ages 30-80+, taught fitness classes and helped design personalized exercise programs for patients with coronary artery disease.
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Cordillera
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recreation Internship
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
400+ hours working with children (age 5-12). Helped manage swim, golf and tennis clinics as well as plan daily camp activities. Assisted in the management and program development for the Summit Athletic Club. 400+ hours working with children (age 5-12). Helped manage swim, golf and tennis clinics as well as plan daily camp activities. Assisted in the management and program development for the Summit Athletic Club.
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Colorado School of Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Systems, Management and Policy -
2005 - 2009
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health and Exercise Science, Health Promotion
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