Angela L. Alston
Beckley
Summary
Seasoned public health executive director with over 20 years of executive leadership experience, demonstrating expertise in program planning and management, budget oversight, community health education, multidisciplinary health curriculum development, interprofessional training, continuing education coordination, grant writing, grant application review, and program evaluation. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and team motivation, ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder satisfaction. Ready to leverage these abilities to contribute to and grow within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director – Area Health Education Center
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Lewisburg
01.2011 - Current
- Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of the AHEC program within a specific nine-county region, while ensuring that the mission and goals align with improving the supply, distribution, and quality of healthcare professionals throughout the state. This includes managing staff, developing budgets, securing funding, and fostering partnerships to support the AHEC's objectives.
Enrollment Services
New River Community & Technical College
Beckley
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided administrative support to the Director of Enrollment Services and recruiters by managing the day-to-day operations of the enrollment services department, in addition to collaborating with external organizations to facilitate enrollment services initiatives.
Director - Center for Career Development
University of Charleston
Charleston
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Developed career development programs for diverse student populations.
- Developed and facilitated workshops on resume writing and interview skills.
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions to explore career options and pathways.
- Guided clients in identifying career goals and developing action plans.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate clients' skills and interests effectively.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends and job search strategies.
- Provided resources for continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current labor market trends and relevant educational opportunities.
- Built relationships with local businesses in order to expand available employment options for clients.
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students.
- Devised and oversaw job fairs and career events.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Purdue University Graduate School
West Lafayette, IN01.2022
Regents Bachelor of Arts - AOE Business
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV01.2018
Associate of Specialized Technology -
Art Institute of Pittsburg
Pittsburgh, PA01.1993
Organizational Leadership And Development - Human Resource And Business Focused Coursework
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WVSkills
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Staff management
- Community outreach
- Career counseling
- Professional development
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Networking skills
- Talent management and staffing
- Outreach programs
- Program management
- Business administration
- Community engagement
- Program leadership
- Operations management
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Board relations
- Board oversight
Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist: Expected – April 2026 National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Bethlehem, PA
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate 2022 University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- Certified Happiest Baby Educator 2022 Happiest Baby Education Association
- Professional Grant Writing 2016 Education, Technology, and Health (ETAH)
- Professional Grant Writing 2013 Grant Training Center, Arlington, VA
- Professional Grant Writing 2003 The University of Charleston, Charleston, WV
References
- Sandra, Pope, Former Program Director, (304) 989-0625, West Virginia Area Health Education Centers Program, Charleston Division 3110 MacCorkle Avenue, WV, Suite B-102, Charleston, WV, 25304, WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
- Jennifer, Kayrouz, Central Counties AHEC Director, jennifer.kayrouz@cchswwv.org, (304) 382-6045, Cabin Creek Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Coordinator, 4602 MacCorkle Avenue, Charleston, WV, 25304
- Dale J., Rodriguez, Senior Cloud Sales Engineer, dale.rodriguez@sysdig.com, (404) 717-2140, Sysdig, Inc.
- Jennifer, Satar, Osteopathic Medical Resident, jsatar@osteo.wvsom.edu, (304) 694-3555
Affiliations
- 2025 - Chair of Health and Human Services Facet - Charleston-Institute (WV) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
- 2025 - Governing Board Member - Court Appointed Special Advocates of the New River Valley
- 2023 – Present Member - The Links, Incorporated.
- 2022 – Present Member - WVSOM Committee on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- 2022 – Present Member – National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
- 2021 – Present Member – NAO Conference Planning Committee
- 2020 – Present Member – NAO Education Committee
- 2019 – Present NAO State Advocacy Leader for West Virginia
- 2019 – Present Former Co-Chair and Member, NAO - Diversity Committee
- 2018 – Present National Association of Minority Medical Educators
- 2016 – 2023 Governing Board Member, Appalachian Community Fund
- 2015– Present Member, Greenbrier County Health Alliance
- 2013– Present Supporting Board Member – Mountain State OPTI Governing Board
- 2011 – Present Member – National AHEC Organization (NAO)
- 2011 – Present Member, NRHA – National Rural Health Association
- 2011– Present Member, WVRHA - West Virginia Rural Health Association
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the National AHEC Organization - Andy Nichols Award for Social Justice 2025
Timeline
Executive Director – Area Health Education Center
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
01.2011 - Current
Enrollment Services
New River Community & Technical College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Director - Center for Career Development
University of Charleston
01.1999 - 01.2007
Master of Public Health -
Purdue University Graduate School
Regents Bachelor of Arts - AOE Business
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Associate of Specialized Technology -
Art Institute of Pittsburg
Organizational Leadership And Development - Human Resource And Business Focused Coursework
Wheeling Jesuit University
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