Experience

Impact Health

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Alliance for a Healthier Generation

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Program Officer

  • May 2019 - Oct 2022

  For over a decade Healthier Generation has worked to implement evidence-based programs that advance health-promoting policies and practices during and outside of school. I join this organization ready to help advance its long-standing commitment to health equity—to reaching kids and communities in greatest need because I believe that all children deserve the opportunity to thrive. For over a decade Healthier Generation has worked to implement evidence-based programs that advance health-promoting policies and practices during and outside of school. I join this organization ready to help advance its long-standing commitment to health equity—to reaching kids and communities in greatest need because I believe that all children deserve the opportunity to thrive.



UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty, MPH Program

  • Dec 2018 - Oct 2022



Mission Health

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

• Director of Wellness

  • Apr 2016 - May 2019

  • Develop, implement and assess population health strategy for employee and dependent population of 18,000 resulting in 4:1 return on investment in health care cost avoidance • Develop, implement and assess population health strategy for Healthy State, a regional health plan launched through Mission Health Partners Accountable Care Organization leading to 92% renewal rate • Engage internal and external executives in regional population health strategy by creating alignment between employee population, business strategies and community benefit efforts • Expand spa services program, identifying and implementing evidence-based practice models in body work and acupuncture, growing the business by 24% over two years • Develop and promote staff of 27 through transformational leadership • Acquired first ever Appalachian Regional Council funding for Mission Health System to implement healthy workforce initiatives Show less



University of North Carolina Asheville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of State and Community Collaborations

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2016

  Through the NC Center for Health and Wellness, I worked with leading organizations locally, regionally and throughout the state, to improve the health of all North Carolinians. Specific targets included chilldhood obesity prevention, worksite health promotion and healthy aging. Through the NC Center for Health and Wellness, I worked with leading organizations locally, regionally and throughout the state, to improve the health of all North Carolinians. Specific targets included chilldhood obesity prevention, worksite health promotion and healthy aging.



Girls on the Run of the Triangle

• President of the Board of Trustees

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

• Vice President, Board

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009



Be Active North Carolina, Inc

• Director of Programs

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2010

  Oversight and direction of multiple program managers programsCompletion of needs assessment followed by intervention creation, implementation and evaluationManagement of over $2 million annual budgetFunding development via grants, corporate giving, and other opportunities (approximately $1.9 million in programming funds through grants and contract work since 2006)Public face of Be Active NC statewide, including multiple television, radio and print interviews (News 14 Carolina, WPTF 680 AM Radio, Asheville Citizen Times) Part of the executive team, responsible for policy, strategic development, financial planning and organizational direction/planningPublic Policy liaison with NC Alliance for Health, working to set obesity prevention policy agenda for the NC General Assembly Show less

• Youth Programs Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Apr 2008

  Created a training program for classroom teachers to increase daily minutes of physical activity for students via 2006 pilot study (largest professional development initiative in the history of NC Department of Public Instruction)Helped to acquire $752,000 for initial work and negotiated for an additional $125,000 to complete efforts in 2008, which would allow Be Active to train over 41,000 teachers in two yearsAcquired $25,000 in funding for an evaluation of the Healthy Active Children Policy trainings, which will be presented to NC Department of Public Instruction, NC State Board of Education and other state leaders in education; directed team of three evaluatorsProduced media release in coordination with the Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission, which received attention around the state (News & Observer, NBC-17, Asheville Citizen Times)Identified pre-eminent physical activity tools and resources for bringing technology to physical activity and physical educationSupported executive staff in garnering nearly $400,000 to pilot study HOPSports through presentations to BCBSNC Foundation leadersDirected evaluation team of six in the study of 20 school and community sites involving more than 8,000 studentsOrganized State School Board of Education demonstration of HOPSports for state education leaders, including State Superintendent June Atkinson, which gained media attention from four local television news programsProject Coordinator, Community Outreach and Active Steps Programming, Be Show less

• Project Coordinator

  • Nov 2004 - Aug 2005

  Coordinated and directed special events promoting physical activity and healthful living for all ages and populationsProvided physical health assessments using the Polar Tri-Fit Wellness Assessment SystemTrained more than 65 educators and after school instructors in 10 counties to incorporate pedometers and non-competitive activity into physical education curriculumDirected pedometer trainings for worksite walking programs with prominent partners, including BCBSNC and WFMYWrote successful grant applications and program directives for youth and senior programming and community outreachPresented specific programming as well as general Be Active programming at multiple statewide conferences Show less



SilverSneakers Fitness Program

• Account Manager

  • May 2006 - Dec 2006

  Responsible for the development of North Carolina as a SilverSneakers State Recruited over 40 sites to the SilverSneakers program, increasing from 20 to 60 active sites within 4 months Trained Senior Advisors at each site to be able to recruit, engage, support and report on active aging memberships Maintained equipment inventory (chairs, resistance bands, physio-balls and hand weights) for SilverSneakers Fitness Classes at all sites Developed a close relationship with the health plan (Humana) that was financially supporting the SilverSneakers Fitness Program - enlarged fitness center network according to strategic direction of the health plan Managed special events to increase participation, engagement and social interaction for all eligible health plan members Exceeded standards and goals set by SilverSneakers executives, achieving all potential bonuses Show less



U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

• Research Technician

  • Jun 2004 - Nov 2004

  Completed human performance testing supporting military activity Researched protein balance activity with varied levels of caloric intake and expenditure (examined whether or not high protein helps maintain health when too few calories are taken in) as well as effects of cold on cognition and physical activity in dehydrated subjects (how soldiers respond when dehydrated in desert heat and are hypothermic when the sun goes down) Completed human performance testing supporting military activity Researched protein balance activity with varied levels of caloric intake and expenditure (examined whether or not high protein helps maintain health when too few calories are taken in) as well as effects of cold on cognition and physical activity in dehydrated subjects (how soldiers respond when dehydrated in desert heat and are hypothermic when the sun goes down)



UNC Chapel Hill

• Exercise Physiology Laboratory Instructor

  • May 2003 - May 2004

  Taught thirteen sections of Applied Exercise Physiology over two semesters and one summer session Supplemented classroom instruction with hands-on learning Evaluated an average of 60 labs per week for competency in physiology, graphing technique and writing ability Taught thirteen sections of Applied Exercise Physiology over two semesters and one summer session Supplemented classroom instruction with hands-on learning Evaluated an average of 60 labs per week for competency in physiology, graphing technique and writing ability



UNC-Chapel Hill, EXSS

• Teaching Assistant, Exercise Physiology and Activity Classes

  • Aug 2002 - May 2004

  Instructed physical education classes including weight training, fitness training and swimming. Also served as TA for the Exercise Physiology lab (Professor taught classroom, I instructed labs.) Instructed physical education classes including weight training, fitness training and swimming. Also served as TA for the Exercise Physiology lab (Professor taught classroom, I instructed labs.)



College of William & Mary

• Ropes course instructor and teaching assistant

  • Nov 2001 - Jun 2002

  Certified as an instructor by Professor Sylvia Shirley Facilitated personal development and encouraged team building and self-reliance through strategic games, initiatives and activities Certified as an instructor by Professor Sylvia Shirley Facilitated personal development and encouraged team building and self-reliance through strategic games, initiatives and activities



Athletic Education Foundation, College of William & Mary

• Intern

  • Aug 1999 - May 2002

  Aided in development of alumni and donor relations through special events coordination, mailings, and telephone solicitation Creation and maintenance of data bases concerning endowments, fellowships and special events Aided in development of alumni and donor relations through special events coordination, mailings, and telephone solicitation Creation and maintenance of data bases concerning endowments, fellowships and special events



St. Lawrence University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• student athletic trainer

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2000



College of William & Mary

• Student Athletic Trainer

  • Sep 1998 - May 2000

  Developed preventative and rehabilitative skills through practical application Developed preventative and rehabilitative skills through practical application