Experience

Epilepsy Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Patient Engagement Specialist

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Pieces

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

• Community Sales Support Liaison

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2021



National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Specialist, PRAPARE

  • May 2017 - Dec 2019

  Responsible for providing ongoing training technical support to health centers and primary care associations on how to effectively utilize tools, including PRAPARE, and identify and implement community based interventions that improve patient access to necessary clinical and social services and improve health outcomes.- Accomplished multiple projects in coordination and support of a national effort to help health centers and other providers collect the data needed to better understand and act on their patients’ social determinants of health.- Developed and led innovative training sessions via webinars, “office hours”, in-person trainings, conferences and other educational trainings based on best practices and lessons learned from the field.- Identified and implemented community-based collaborations/interventions that improves access to necessary clinical and social services.- Built and managed online marketing and social media campaigns to promote awareness of trainings and support resources that facilitates shared learning among a community of 3,500 PRAPARE users.



The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)

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

• Community Health Education Specialist

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  - Led the implementation of special events, classes, workshops, and/or training programs for various health education topics. - Developed collaborative relationships with various community agencies and partners for the planning and development of specialized educational programs, including staff, diverse patients, families, schools and community groups.- Provides over seven continuous educational training and research functions pertaining to various aspects of health education programs.



Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Summer Fellow for Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016



The George Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

• Research Study Coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  - Conducted a needs assessment in conjunction with the Somerset County Needs Assessment to get a better understanding of the health and health care of Somerset County residents- Networked with large contingency of local businesses and restaurants in Somerset County- Ensured that goals and specific objectives and activities are being handled in a timely manner- Provided aid in data collection activities such as interviews, survey collection and internet research



National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Policy Research Intern

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016



United Nations Association of the National Capital Area

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern, African Affairs Committee

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Assist the organization in providing workshops, conferences, and seminars on the United Nations and related foreign policy issues. Managed programs and initiatives designed to build knowledge, understanding, informed opinion, and new ideas on the United Nations, its specialized agencies, and relations with the United States. Key Responsibilities include:• Provide ongoing programmatic, strategic, and technical support to the department. • Coordinated and managed the agenda and event logistics of the Ebola Workshop training for West African delegates. • Research possible fundraising and partnership opportunities, and prepare the necessary documentation required. • Demonstrated knowledge on issues pertinent to the African continent; researched educational, cultural, political, and social issues affecting Africa.



Healthy Montgomery Behavioral Health Task Force

• Public Health Intern, Protocols Subcommittee

  • May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Project Title: “Improving Transfer and Management of Patients with Severe Behavioral Health Programs from Hospital to Community Settings”Developed and administered survey instruments for the department. Performed data analysis to provide recommendations to the task force for implementation. Project Title: “Improving Transfer and Management of Patients with Severe Behavioral Health Programs from Hospital to Community Settings”Developed and administered survey instruments for the department. Performed data analysis to provide recommendations to the task force for implementation.



Healthy Montgomery Community Health Improvement Process

• Community Conversations Facilitator

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  Responsible for gathering qualitative date from identified community members through facilitated focus groups. Responsible for gathering qualitative date from identified community members through facilitated focus groups.



Somerset County Health Department

• Study Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Involved in the developing, updating, and monitoring strategic action plans for the department. Managed the monitoring of assessment surveys and structured interviews. Identified, analyzed, and communicated project risks, and determined viable solutions for staff. Involved in the developing, updating, and monitoring strategic action plans for the department. Managed the monitoring of assessment surveys and structured interviews. Identified, analyzed, and communicated project risks, and determined viable solutions for staff.



Medical University of South Carolina

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

• Patient Care Technician II, 8 East Medical Acute Critical Care

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  - Performed multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes- Assisted the RN with patient data collection, i.e. obtains, monitors and documents vital signs; measuring/recording of intake and output and weights and calorie counts- Assisted with activities of daily living, i.e. patients’ bathing, feeding, oral hygiene, skin care, positioning, ambulation, ROM and elimination needs.- Independently displays a variety of clinical procedures, i.e. specimen collection and transportation, finger stick blood sugar, basic respiratory care, venipuncture for blood collection, and placement and maintenance of telemetry- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care



Columbia Urban League, Inc.

• Program Coordinator and Assistant for the I Am Woman Health Initiative

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Provided program development and planning, as well as implemented activities for the organization. Assisted in hiring, training, and supervising community health workers.

• Case Management Specialist for Youth Leadership Development Institute

  • May 2009 - Aug 2010

  Developed and facilitated life-skills workshops geared towards adolescents in the foster care system.