Public Health Program Specialist

• Feb 2023 - Present

Project Coordinator for Healthy By Design

• Nov 2021 - Jan 2023

I coordinate the Resilient Yellowstone project for Healthy By Design (housed at RiverStone Health) and funded by a CDC grant. I develop and maintain 10+ partnerships and contracts to support hiring, training, and deployment of community health workers to improve the health of Yellowstone County. I also assist in evaluation, sustainability, and financial management efforts.

Prevention Health Specialist

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2021

Helped make Yellowstone County a healthier place to live through healthy neighborhoods, healthy connections, and healthy investment initiatives. Collaborated with and lead community partners across sectors to address priority health issues. Physical activity and built environment content expert. Lead for the Safe Routes to School committee and Commuter Challenge committee. Supported Healthy By Design initiatives, assessments, and health improvement planning processes.

Medical Assistant

• Dec 2016 - Sep 2018

Coordinated multifaceted, fast-paced clinic sessions to improve patient health and system productivity. Supported providers in administering quality health care by completing needed labs, paperwork, electronic charting, preventative health outreach, and communication with patients. Advocated for patients to providers and other support staff. Coauthored “Blue Poo,” a colorectal cancer screening project that creatively incentivized health screenings. Collaboratively assisted with the creation of a specialized Hepatitis C clinic. Served on committees to support a better workplace and community. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

Completed administrative tasks, coordinated events, created digital graphic design infographics, and conducted research via surveys. Served on church board and assisted lead communications staff with updating the website and managing social media presence. Completed administrative tasks, coordinated events, created digital graphic design infographics, and conducted research via surveys. Served on church board and assisted lead communications staff with updating the website and managing social media presence.

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

Responsibilities: Monitored patient vital signs and assisted with patient hygiene, ambulation, and mobility while supporting medical staff. Trained and scheduled fellow CNAs. Achievements: Recognized by management for: exceptional work ethic, teamwork and compassionate service and awarded employee of the month.

Pain Clinic Patient Service Representative

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

Checked in patients, scheduled appointments, and answered phones. Assisted in transition from paper to electronic charting. Point person for scanning and organizing medical records and assisted coworkers to effectively use new technology. Proficient in EPIC electronic health record system.

Areas of World Crises Training

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

Trained with organizations alleviating issues such as: poor health and disease, hunger, educational inequalities, environmental decline, etc. Collaborated with local resources to sustainably address problems with long term solutions. Creatively discussed issues, resources, and opportunities to implement the training within the Billings community. Trained with organizations alleviating issues such as: poor health and disease, hunger, educational inequalities, environmental decline, etc. Collaborated with local resources to sustainably address problems with long term solutions. Creatively discussed issues, resources, and opportunities to implement the training within the Billings community.

LiveStrong Program Volunteer

• May 2015 - Jan 2016

Tailored group exercises and healthy living classes for cancer survivors and cancer patients, utilizing cancer and nutrition health science. Met weekly, assisted director with demonstrating exercises, and encouraged participants. Tailored group exercises and healthy living classes for cancer survivors and cancer patients, utilizing cancer and nutrition health science. Met weekly, assisted director with demonstrating exercises, and encouraged participants.

Academic Tutor

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

Tutored students with various learning needs in Organic Chemistry and Immunology. Explained complex concepts and creatively approached problems to help students succeed. Tutored students with various learning needs in Organic Chemistry and Immunology. Explained complex concepts and creatively approached problems to help students succeed.

Expanding Your Horizons STEM Leader

• Apr 2011 - Apr 2013

Led groups of middle-school-aged girls through workshops focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Engaged students with questions and discussion about STEM fields and supported young women with pursuing careers in these areas. Led groups of middle-school-aged girls through workshops focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Engaged students with questions and discussion about STEM fields and supported young women with pursuing careers in these areas.