Description
High-performing, innovative, and dedicated senior-level professional with more than 12 years experience in public health programming, integration, evaluation, and policy development in the governmental, nonprofit, and private sectors. Expert understanding of policies/regulations and relevant, successful work experience in multiple federally-funded programs such as Medicaid, SCHIP, Title V, Title X, TANF, various CDC initiatives, and USDA WIC and SNAP-Ed programs. Extensive experience in designing and leading all phases of public health programming, including planning, technical oversight, resource management, and assessment of end-user needs while efficiently resolving issues. Served as an esteemed authority on various national health policy teams and as a lead Virginia Department of Health technical resource supporting local health departments throughout Virginia. Efforts have been acknowledged and cited by national organizations, including the Association of Maternal Child Health Programs and the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. Respected by supervisors, co-workers, staff, and state law making bodies for integrity, a direct, clearly-articulated communication style, and a collaborative, “can do” effort.