Dedicated Public Health professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager - Research
University Of Texas Health Science Center
10.2023 - Current
Increased research collaboration leading to more comprehensive findings.
Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
Submission of research findings to conferences, increasing visibility and recognition within the field.
Contributed significantly to breakthrough discoveries through expert data analysis and interpretation skills.
Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
Substance Use Epidemiologist
HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
09.2022 - 08.2023
Review current and provides future assessment options for Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) CDC grant surveillance options based on data
Monitor datasets to determine trends and gaps in substance use activities
Analysis of mortality and morbidity data
Assist with development of the initiation of the outward facing data hub
Review YRBSS Data for partners for presentation development
Report and other technical writing
Grant writing and program proposal development.
Drug Overdose Epidemiologist
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
02.2022 - 08.2022
Manages epidemiological data from multiple sources, and maintains databases of various data types including mortality, morbidity, and surveillance
Conducts data processing and analysis, ensures quality assurance of SAES data, and engages in reporting of drug-related data and trends
Provides advanced epidemiology support for the prevention of drug-related conditions using by conducting advanced epidemiology studies and responding to data requests from community groups, public health agencies, and other stakeholder groups
Disseminates data in multiple forms such as fact sheets, reports, and through professional presentations to broad and varied audiences.
Substance Abuse Epidemiologist
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
10.2000 - 02.2022
Conducting Naloxone surveillance of Naloxone through collection and analysis of distribution and reported reversal data in New Mexico
Presentation development and delivery to internal and external agencies of data findings supporting substance use prevention efforts
Completing data requests from community members as requested
Updating and editing deliverables such as the Substance Abuse Epidemiology Profile.
Program Counselor – Substance Use
POSITIVE RECOVERY
09.2019 - 06.2020
Group planning and facilitation for Intensive Outpatient Clients
Completing behavioral assessments with clients, submitting summary and ASAM criteria
Developing an individualized treatment plan including assignments and treatment expectations
Individual counseling sessions and chart documentation.
Peer Recovery Specialist – Substance Use
THE MENNINGER CLINIC
06.2017 - 09.2019
Assisting clients to improve functioning in academic, professional, living, social, and leisure environments through reinforcement of skill and resource development
Connects clients with community resources promoting health and wellbeing
Provide support for clients in crises and non-crises situations
Individual meetings with clients for recovery support and motivational encouragement
Documenting treatment records for groups facilitated and individual meetings.
Education
Ph.D. - Addictive Disorders
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05.2028
Masters - Public Health
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV
08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
05.2017
Certification
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certifications (PRSS, RSPS, ICRC)
Timeline
Program Manager - Research
University Of Texas Health Science Center
10.2023 - Current
Substance Use Epidemiologist
HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
09.2022 - 08.2023
Drug Overdose Epidemiologist
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
02.2022 - 08.2022
Program Counselor – Substance Use
POSITIVE RECOVERY
09.2019 - 06.2020
Peer Recovery Specialist – Substance Use
THE MENNINGER CLINIC
06.2017 - 09.2019
Substance Abuse Epidemiologist
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
10.2000 - 02.2022
Ph.D. - Addictive Disorders
Texas Tech University
Masters - Public Health
University of Nevada - Reno
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Houston - Downtown
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certifications (PRSS, RSPS, ICRC)
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