AMY K. BROWN
Environmental Health Educator
Chugiak,AK
Summary
Advanced understanding of non-profit and government program management including direct service in community education, advocacy, communications, event planning, fundraising, and philanthropic services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health Educator
ANCHORAGE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinates and performs public education and outreach specific to improving Anchorage's air quality and other environmental health matters such as food safety, pool safety, and toxins
- Plans, prepares, and implements advertising and outreach campaigns to overcome obstacles to promote behavior changes to reduce emissions and expand community awareness of environmental health matters
- Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies and community partners to achieve program goals
- Designs and edits a variety of print and broadcast materials to publicize programs, services, activities, and events
- Manages all aspects of the Air Quality Public Awareness grant, and other environmental health grants in consultation with Anchorage Health Department administration, managers, grant activities, including drafting grant applications, preparing and monitoring budgets, developing scope of work, procuring contract services and goods, approving and monitoring contract activities, including invoices for goods and services
Program Coordinator
CENTER FOR SAFE ALASKANS
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Created annual plans to meet project goals and grant requirements including implementation of all aspects of Child Passenger Safety (CPS), Older Adult Driver, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety programs
- Distributed car seats and provided education and car seat checks as a nationally certified child passenger safety technician
- Identified community needs and partners and scheduled and carried out large community events statewide
- Developed communication plans as part of a team, designed print and electronic media including social media, educational rack cards, radio, and video ads
Gift Manager
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Accepted and managed incoming gifts including cash, credit cards, checks, online gifts, and gifts in-kind and prepared daily bank deposits
- Communicated with Development Officers, Deans, and other university staff to manage gifts and events at campuses across the state
- Managed and updated data in Raisers Edge database system
- Extensive use of computer programs such as Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Adobe, and Google mail and calendar functions
- Assisted donors in person and over the phone in making gifts and resolving issues
Direct Service Advocate
ABUSED WOMEN'S AID IN CRISIS
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided crisis intervention and individual support and information about internal and external resources to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Educated program participants about the civil and criminal justice system including form/s completion and support/coordinate with the Anchorage Police Department (APD), the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Law (MOA/LAW), the Violent Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB) and other related agencies as needed
- Provided compassionate communications on the 24-hour crisis call center line
- Facilitated weekly support groups for victims of domestic violence
- Maintained strict standards of confidentiality
Membership and Communications Coordinator
ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL
04.2011 - 02.2014
- Conducted communications and outreach on a national level that successfully achieved federal policy goals
- Provided communications through social media, helped design and maintain multiple websites, as well as created print and electronic newsletters, action alerts, print and electronic advertising, and short storytelling films and photography
- Recruited, trained, and managed membership, interns, and volunteers
- Managed databases such as GiftWorks and Constant Contact
- Coordinated, designed, and carried out fundraising and community outreach events throughout the state and Pacific Northwest
- Provided quality office management
- Assisted in grant research and writing, board reports, and assisted in writing and editing published reports
Community Organizer
NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Provided community outreach and education, sharing information with the public about policies and issues affecting the community
- Maintained social media and other forms of print and electronic communications
- Organized and hosted events including public presentations to diverse audiences
- Designed and implemented surveys
- Analyzed data in Excel and translated into easy-to-read analysis of data
- Led, educated, and trained students through grassroots organizing
Education
B.A. - Political Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKSkills
- Community outreach
- Canva and Adobe
- Outlook and Google Suite
- Event planning
- Marketing
- Grant Management
Additional Information
- Connect with Your Audience Online, Foraker Group, January 2021
- Introduction to Injury Prevention Course, Indian Health Services, August 2021
- Community liaison for Professor Micah Hahn's research project, Community Health Impacts at the Intersection of Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Vulnerable Populations, UAA, Current
Timeline
Environmental Health Educator
ANCHORAGE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
11.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator
CENTER FOR SAFE ALASKANS
07.2019 - 11.2022
Gift Manager
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION
02.2017 - 07.2019
Direct Service Advocate
ABUSED WOMEN'S AID IN CRISIS
08.2015 - 10.2016
Membership and Communications Coordinator
ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATION COUNCIL
04.2011 - 02.2014
Community Organizer
NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
09.2009 - 12.2010
B.A. - Political Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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