AARON ARMER

• Oversaw the allocation and management of Ryan White Funds to ensure effective use of resources for HIV/AIDS services in the Sacramento Region.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize funding initiatives and improve service delivery for impacted communities.

• Developed research protocols that ensured data accuracy, efficiency, monitoring improvement programs, and participants’ privacy.
• Prepared and analyzed statistical reports, evaluated case reports, and identified data inconsistencies.
• Actively contributed to the development of quantitative analytical procedures using NIVIO.
• Collaborated on identifying National Institutes of Health grants to support the longevity of this project and engaged in grant writing.

• Conducted financial reviews and evaluations of more than 100 applications for CALMHSA's 'Take Action LA' mental health grants, ensuring adherence to the $150,000 cap. Utilized detailed calculations and assessments of organizational capacity for successful grant fulfillment.
• Participated in the final selection process, reviewing top-scoring applications to determine optimal allocation of over $6 Million in funding across all Los Angeles districts.
• Strategically ensured diverse and unique mental health events across all districts, particularly during Mental Health Awareness Month, to maximize community impact and avoid overlap of similar initiatives in the same areas.

• Established partnerships with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) facilities to ensure clients have access to appropriate substance abuse treatment, contributing to improved client outcomes.
• Developed and implemented targeted educational materials on sexual health, mental health, and physical health, tailored to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Sacramento.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive work plan for newly hired employees, funded by a mental health grant, ensuring alignment with grant objectives and organizational goals.
• Led the creation and distribution of needs assessment surveys to collect critical data on community members' specific mental and physical health needs, in order to coordinate care.
• Managed a team of counselors and case managers, providing guidance, supervision, and support to ensure the highest quality of care and service delivery.
• Managed data reporting for multiple grants, including CARES, Ryan White, Project Empowerment, and MAT, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborated with program staff to maintain a streamlined data collection and reporting system, improving the accuracy and timeliness of grant reporting, and reducing errors.
• Collaborated with the public relations team to organize and promote health services and special events.
• Conducted one-on-one meetings with various colleges and organizations for partnership recruitment.
• Mentored MPH interns from Sacramento State University and UC Davis by providing hands-on public health experience and guiding them through daily operations in prevention, healthcare administration, and care.
• Managed budgets and performed coding for multiple grants, ensuring accurate allocation of funds and compliance with funding requirements.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary research team to develop research questions and identify targeted areas for increasing access to PrEP among underserved communities.
• Assisted in identifying and applying for grants within the health department, resulting in successful awards, including Project Empowerment for $500,000.

Armer

• Performed HIV, HCV, and STI testing, counseling, and case management
• Led a team of sexual health counselors
• Facilitated inclusive sex-ed education.
• Managed data reporting for multiple grants, including CARES, Ryan White, and Project Empowerment, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and deadlines
• Distributed harm reduction supplies and barrier products to organizations in the Sacramento region, while also providing education on the usage of fentanyl Narcan nasal spray.
• Developed and implemented data collection strategies to streamline processes and support accuracy.
• Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.
• Increased Narcan distribution since overseeing the harm reduction program
• Provided case management and individualized risk-assessments.
• Establish a linkage-to-care network and referral system to ensure maximum efficiency
• Performed over 900 HIV tests
• Distributed over 150,000 safe-sex barrier products
• Hosted yearly HIV conference to educate clients and providers on LGBTQ and BIPOC health disparities and progressive approaches on engaging clients
• Established a CBO coalition network for PrEP, HIV/STI treatment referrals through relationships with local organizations and FQUC's
• Established and facilitated Black Leadership Council, an advisory group which provided a multicultural direction for the Health Department
• Coordinated MonkeyPox Vaccination Clinics in South Sac, North Sac and Sac State
• Coordinated and provided COVID testing in South Sacramento
• Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive protocols for HIV testing, including procedures for initial testing, and tailored follow-up strategies based on positive or negative results. Ensured alignment with best practices and regulatory standards to enhance patient care and outcomes.

• Oversaw the coordination of youth recreational activities alongside the facilitation of informative workshops centered around self-development, education, and employment.
• Played an active role in advancing Measure U by engaging in door-to-door canvassing with the Sacramento Kids First Coalition. Further amplified its impact through dedicated advocacy efforts at City Hall.
• Coordinated and led interactive discussions between the community, law enforcement, and young individuals at Police Town Hall events
• Implemented strategies to engage and motivate young individuals through a supportive demeanor.

• Provided comprehensive training and support to both office and field staff, equipping them with the tangible skills necessary to effectively fundraise.
• Successfully fundraised for national non-profits, including the ACLU, SPLC, and Lambda Legal, with a specific focus on advancing LGBT rights. My efforts contributed to raising awareness and supporting initiatives aimed at promoting equity and justice for the LGBT community.
• Raised public awareness of LGBT rights issues
• Conducted presentations on the importance of advancing LGBT rights for new staff.
• Shadowed new staff in the field to monitor their performance and provide feedback to increase donations.