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Bryan Damis

Summary

Experienced public health professional with nearly two decades of experience in national, state, local, and non-profit sectors. Skilled manager overseeing multiple statewide and nationwide programs, along with large grants. Effective communicator and dedicated servant to the communities and individuals of Texas. Firm believer that good leaders prioritize active listening above all else.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordination

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage statewide community outreach and engagement activities (Texas Ready), including development of guidance/toolkits, marketing and communications materials, website content (texasready.gov and DSHS site), and strategies for improving emergency preparedness in local communities.
  • Manage statewide Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer program across Texas, providing technical assistance and creating resources to recruit, train, and deploy volunteers to assist in disaster response.
  • Manage statewide technical assistance requests from local health departments, DSHS regional offices, and volunteer organizations.
  • Develop strategic plans and corresponding workplans for multiple projects including metrics to measure progress.
  • Conduct statewide workgroups, focus groups, and engage subject matter experts to solicit feedback, collect data, and inform priorities.
  • Develop reports and presentations on programs for department leadership and external partners.
  • Develop surveys to measure community outreach and engagement efforts.
  • Engage local and community level organizations to present on initiatives, provide training, and develop relationships to improve public health outcomes.
  • Review state and federal guidance documents, interpreting public health and medical information into actionable details for local and community partners.
  • Conduct academic and scientific literature reviews for interpretation into practice for public health efforts.

Senior Associate

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Preparedness Team
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Created data driven tools and resources regarding emergency preparedness for consumption by state and territorial health departments.
  • Served as an advocate for state and territorial health departments to federal partners, effectively communicating their needs and critical data points.
  • Translate and interpret federal and academic guidance documents, distilling scientific public health and medical information into actionable items for state and territorial public health partners.
  • Managed national level workgroups, establishing measurable goals and objectives, collecting data and feedback, and created new tools and resources.
  • Developed and managed large meetings of state health officials and public health partners.

Team Lead, Outreach and Volunteer Coordination

Texas Department of State Health Services, Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
03.2021 - 09.2023
  • Oversaw statewide community outreach and engagement activities (Texas Ready), including development of guidance/toolkits, marketing and communications materials, website content, and strategies for improving emergency preparedness in communities.
  • Engaged local level agencies and community partners on measuring impact of outreach and engagement efforts.
  • Managed statewide Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer program, providing technical assistance, and creating resources to recruit, train, and deploy volunteers to assist in disaster response.
  • Manage statewide technical assistance requests from local health departments, DSHS regional offices, and volunteer organizations.
  • Managed a statewide volunteer management software/database.
  • Developed and conducted presentations for small and large audiences regarding community outreach, recruitment and use of volunteers, and public health preparedness and response principles.
  • Managed Healthcare Branch operations during the state COVID-19 response; coordinating with multiple healthcare coalitions and hospital networks on meeting resource needs, ensuring collection of data, and conducting analysis of data sets to inform decision making.

Hospital Preparedness Program Liaison

Texas Department of State Health Services, Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated with Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) healthcare coalitions on budget development, establishing priorities, and building out capabilities with partner hospitals.
  • Provided technical assistance on budgeting and purchasing issues.
  • Provided technical assistance on the strategic planning, training, and exercise efforts of coalitions and partner hospitals.
  • Conducted conference calls and in-person meetings with HPP coalitions.
  • Provided guidance and interpretation of legislation or changes to federal initiatives.
  • Interpreted federal guidance into plain language and actionable items for utilization by healthcare coalitions and hospitals.
  • Managed Healthcare Branch operations during the state COVID-19 response; coordinating with multiple healthcare coalitions and hospital networks on meeting resource needs, ensuring collection of data, and conducting analysis on data sets to inform decision making.

Director of Epidemiology and Emergency Preparedness

Williamson County and Cities Health District
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Directed and managed the Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, Communicable Disease Management Team, and Integrated Vector Management Team.
  • Developed goals, objectives, and measurables for the Division based on strategic planning processes and coordination with department wide counterparts.
  • Managed performance evaluation and training/workforce development activities with Division staff.
  • Created and managed budget for the entire division, including management of federal grants and general revenue funds.
  • Provided direction for and approval of all expenditures for the Division.
  • Coordinated and executed outreach and health related community events, including vaccination clinics, educational engagement, and health fairs.
  • Coordinated with community partners, including school districts, healthcare facilities, and emergency management on emergency preparedness and disease control and prevention activities.
  • Served as part of the District Leadership Team for creation of department wide policies and procedures.
  • Served as a leader for the county among partner agencies, including emergency management, healthcare entities, school districts, and other local health departments.

Program Specialist, Strategic National Stockpile Team

Texas Department of State Health Services, Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
12.2013 - 09.2018
  • Provided technical assistance to local health departments for process improvement regarding planning, training, exercise, and response efforts.
  • Designed local and regional trainings and exercises to test out preparedness and response capabilities, including development of SMART objectives, evaluation tools, and guidance on process improvement planning.
  • Managed multiple statewide public health workgroups and focus groups a to solicit feedback, collect data, and identify best practices.
  • Conduct academic and scientific literature reviews for interpretation into practice for public health efforts.
  • Served as Deputy Operations Section Chief in the State Medical Operations Center, coordinating multiple disaster response operations, managing resource requests, and collecting data and situational awareness.

Senior Associate

ICF International
09.2011 - 12.2013
  • Served as a public health preparedness planner at the Washington, DC Department of Health, authoring multiple plans and appendices for the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration.
  • Designed trainings and exercises, particularly supporting medical countermeasures dispensing activities and recruitment of community volunteers to support operations.
  • Developed a community assessment to create a data driven and actionable Community Resilience Construct for Washington, DC.
  • Conducted a Public Health Risk Assessment Tool (PHRAT) evaluation for the State of Maryland Department of Health, producing an extensive recommendation and guidance driven report.

Program Manager

Society for Public Health Education
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Developed a nationwide workgroup of public health professionals to develop environmental health training for emergency preparedness professionals.
  • Oversaw the creation of a new webpages for the organization’s emergency preparedness and environmental health portfolio.
  • Developed and implemented training and education webinars for emergency preparedness and environmental health professionals.
  • Established goals, objectives, and metrics for reach and impact of the training program.
  • Managed budget for the emergency preparedness and environmental health program.

Senior Analyst

National Association of County and City Health Officials
09.2007 - 03.2011
  • Served as the lead for Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a competency-based program for recognizing excellence and continuous quality improvement efforts in local public health preparedness.
  • Created and implemented nationwide pilot project to recruit participating local and state health departments for PPHR, including outreach and education, training, and in-person meetings/engagement.
  • Provided technical assistance to local health departments regarding preparedness planning, training, and exercising activities.
  • Coordinated nationwide workgroups to collect data, solicit feedback, and develop new guidance/resources for consumption by public health partners.
  • Developed data driven tools and templates for use by local health departments.
  • Served as lead for the team and mentor for new teammates, helping with onboarding and training efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography, Minor - Public Health

James Madison University
05-2006

Masters - Public Health

Florida State University
08-2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office platforms (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Forms, Teams, Planner)
  • Project management and process improvement
  • Marketing and communication
  • Budget and grant management
  • Leadership in stressful environments
  • Surveying and data collection
  • Presentations to local, state, and national audiences

Timeline

Team Lead, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordination

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
01.2024 - Current

Senior Associate

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Preparedness Team
09.2023 - 12.2023

Team Lead, Outreach and Volunteer Coordination

Texas Department of State Health Services, Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
03.2021 - 09.2023

Hospital Preparedness Program Liaison

Texas Department of State Health Services, Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
01.2020 - 03.2021

Director of Epidemiology and Emergency Preparedness

Williamson County and Cities Health District
09.2018 - 11.2019

Program Specialist, Strategic National Stockpile Team

Texas Department of State Health Services, Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
12.2013 - 09.2018

Senior Associate

ICF International
09.2011 - 12.2013

Program Manager

Society for Public Health Education
03.2011 - 09.2011

Senior Analyst

National Association of County and City Health Officials
09.2007 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Science - Geography, Minor - Public Health

James Madison University

Masters - Public Health

Florida State University

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