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CARINE NTOH ESSOMBA

Starkville,Mississippi

Summary

Experienced with creating and delivering health education programs to diverse populations. Utilizes strong communication skills and engaging presentation techniques to drive health awareness and positive behavior changes. Knowledge of designing impactful educational materials and fostering community partnerships.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

CEN Foundation
01.2018 - Current
  • Working with community members and other stakeholders to identify necessary programs and services for the community.
  • Managing daily operations of the organization, ensuring appropriate staffing and service to support the smooth functioning of CEN.
  • Developing detailed project plans, ensuring resource availability and allocation, and delivering every project on time and within budget.
  • Conducted needs assessments at the individual, organizational, and community levels to determine appropriate theoretical basis from which to initiate programmatic and strategic planning.
  • Conducted programmatic and strategic planning with stakeholders in regard to health issues and infrastructure development.
  • Established and maintains partnerships with agencies, communities, or organizations in determining the need for specialized health education programs and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of such programs; this includes strategic planning, the use of logic models, development of performance measures, and specific application of health behavior theory.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising staff.
  • Manage budgetary responsibilities, allocate funds and monitor performance to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate mental health services, referrals, and resources for patients in underserved communities.

Introduction to Counseling - Instructor

Mississippi State University
01.2025 - Current
  • Develop and deliver engaging lectures and active learning experiences for undergraduate students in Introduction to Counseling, focusing on foundational counseling theories and professional practice.
  • Design and implement comprehensive course syllabi, aligning learning objectives with assessment strategies and current professional standards in the counseling field.
  • Create, administer, and grade assignments, exams, and multimedia projects to assess student mastery of counseling concepts, ethical standards, and specialty practices.
  • Provide individualized student support through regular office hours, timely feedback, and scheduled one-on-one meetings to foster academic and professional growth.
  • Facilitate interactive class discussions and online forums to promote student participation and deeper understanding of diversity, multicultural issues, and real-world counseling scenarios.
  • Continuously evaluate and update course materials in alignment with institutional policies and advances in counselor education
  • Lecture COE 4023 - Introduction to Counseling. Managed over 40 students a semester.
  • Managed course-related administrative tasks such as grading papers and updating online platforms efficiently meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Conducted ongoing research in the field of counseling education, integrating findings into course materials for up-to-date content relevance.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as Adlerian Therapy, Existential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Choice Theory / Reality Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Application of Counseling Theory.
  • Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts in counseling.
  • Promoted diversity and inclusion initiatives within the classroom setting, encouraging open dialogue among students from varying backgrounds.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.

Graduate Assistant – Counseling & School Psycholog

Mississippi State University
01.2024 - Current
  • Schedule client appointments and manage the lab's client database
  • Maintain confidential client records and ensure proper storage of session recordings
  • Assist with the organization and upkeep of the lab's resources and materials
  • Contribute to data collection and analysis for studies conducted in the lab
  • Prepare materials for psychoeducational groups or workshops
  • Help develop and deliver presentations and workshops on mental health topics
  • Assist in creating educational materials for clients and the community
  • Schedule client appointments and manage the lab's waiting list
  • Assist with psycho-educational and academic assessments
  • Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans for clients
  • Receive and provide peer supervision to other graduate students
  • Assist with behavioral assessments, including observations and structured interviews
  • Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
  • Matching of Masters students with Undergraduate clients for Counseling Skills and Practicum clinicals

Health Educator

University of Utah Center for Campus Wellness
2023 - 2024
  • Plan and implement evidence based comprehensive wellness and prevention programs and events, actively addressing collegiate wellness topics including but not limited to relationship and sexual violence, sexual wellness, mental wellness, alcohol and drug harm reduction, and more, using a primary and secondary prevention focus.
  • Assess health education needs, trends and program impacts using appropriate assessment tools, including using primary and secondary data sources.
  • Design, update, plan, and implement new and existing wellness trainings/workshops on the nine dimensions of wellness, for all students (undergraduate, graduate, transfer, international, etc.) and faculty/staff as needed.
  • Recruit, train, and co-advise/supervise Peer Health Education student team (PHE) including training on health promotion programs, health awareness campaigns, weekly team meetings, and annual student leadership retreat.
  • Coordinate and run confidential HIV/STI mobile clinics and Counseling program.
  • Enter all STI/HIV clinic information/results into Medicaid and ARUP systems.
  • Collaborate with campus and community partners to support campus-wide initiatives and activities that relate to the mission of the Center for Campus Wellness.
  • Serve on campus and community committees and task forces related to student wellness and safety.
  • Participate in mandatory health education/promotion training and continuing education.
  • Develop and analyze Pleasure Pack Delivery services data and other health and wellness programs.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge, skills, or resources related to public health concerns among target populations.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of health education initiatives through data analysis and feedback from participants.
  • Developed and implemented health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases.
  • Assessed success of health education programs through surveys and data collection.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing one-on-one counseling on health behaviors and disease management.

Gender-Based Violence Prevention Coordinator – (Department of Justice/Office on Violence Against Women)

University of Central Oklahoma Center for Counselling and Well-Being
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provide assistance to victims/survivors of interpersonal violence including navigating and negotiating campus service areas such as academic and student affairs units, academic accommodations, escort and safety services, law enforcement investigations, Title IX/student conduct, discipline processes discipline processes, and other related university policies.
  • Ensure that survivors/victims feel empowered and supported throughout the process of seeking justice and support after experiencing trauma associated with interpersonal violence.
  • Provide emotional support, education on resources and reporting options, offer information on healthy relationships, assist with reporting to university or local law enforcement, aid in filing protection orders, and develop safety plans for IPV victims/survivors.
  • Develop campus wide culture and climate survey and analyze data to help address IPV on campus.
  • Ensure to meet the identified goals of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) campus grant to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on campus.
  • Consult on the development of current campus policies and procedures on sexual violence, stalking, domestic and dating violence in accordance with VAWA and other federal and state guidelines.
  • Organize, lead, and implement the Coordinated Community Response Team including annual training on gender-based violence, strategic planning and policy analysis and revision.
  • Assess and address the needs of underserved populations (e.g., students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, students with limited English proficiency related to gender-based violence).
  • Facilitate and evaluate gender-based violence prevention, education, and training, including bystander intervention for law enforcement, student conduct, and other identified faculty/staff.
  • Collaborate with faculty and Peer Health Leaders to lead education and prevention programs on harm reduction strategies across campus.
  • Develop and distribute materials (printed, social media, other forums) with information about gender-based violence and Campus Climate survey results with key students, staff, and faculty groups on campus.
  • Ensure timely and accurate recordkeeping and submission of grant -related reports.
  • Ensure grant objectives are met and outcomes tracked through coordinating assessment and data collection efforts.
  • Attend and participate in all OVW-direct technical assistance webinars, conference calls, trainings, and other meetings.
  • Manage grant budget in partnership with department and the grants offices on campus. Other duties related to grant project implementation as assigned.
  • Prepare and deliver public presentations and results of research to selected audiences and conferences.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to continuously assess and improve program outcomes.
  • Enhanced community awareness by organizing and conducting prevention education sessions.

Health Promotion/ Harm Reduction Graduate Assistant

University of Central Oklahoma Center for Counseling and Well-Being
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provide leadership and coaching to members of the Health Promotion team including graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Host and present health topics around the 9 dimensions of wellness and current public health issues to healthy life skills classes, campus groups and events.
  • Identify trends relating to alcohol/substance use and providing educational intervention at the community level.
  • Collaborate with various campus and community partners to create new and innovative health programs and outreach events
  • Serve as a speaker to other university departments, committees, groups or organizations, as well as to relevant community groups on topics of wellness, health, stress management, eating and sleep disorders etc.
  • Assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services.
  • Facilitate, supervise, and evaluate Peer Health Educators in the delivery of health promotion programs, outreach education programs and special events including stress management, alcohol, substance abuse, sleep disorder etc.
  • Coordinate, schedule and help to prioritize activities to provide safe and quality experiences that promote wellbeing on campus.
  • Seek out opportunities to work collaboratively with student organizations and other departments to create, publicize, and deliver health promotion programs and events.
  • Assist in program planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion awareness campaigns & special events on campus including Sexual Health Awareness Week, Suicide Prevention Week, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Safe Spring Break, National Nutrition Month, Be-Mindful Week, Harm Reduction month, educational workshops, Health & Wellness Fairs and more.

Case Manager

LIMBE General Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated the Friendship bench program (a community-based mental health intervention) for patients diagnosed with terminal illnesses.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, mental, and social needs.
  • Developed individualized care plans that address the unique mental health challenges of patients with complex medical conditions.
  • Utilized a diverse range of therapeutic interventions, such as individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral techniques, relaxation exercises, and psychoeducation, to support patients in managing their mental health effectively.
  • Delivered primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention education to patients, emphasizing proactive health strategies and risk reduction measures across different levels of care.
  • Facilitate relaxation exercises for patients including deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness meditation, and guided imagery to alleviate anxiety, cope with stress, and enhance emotional wellness.
  • Engage with patients' families to provide education and guidance on supporting their loved ones effectively during the treatment process.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to address psychological needs of clients, supporting their holistic recovery.

Project Manager

OGCEYOD (Organization for Gender, civic Engagement & Youth Development)
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of health education/promotion programs and make necessary changes.
  • Program planning, coordination of wellness services, goals, objectives, marketing, outcome measurement, and data-driven planning.
  • Overseeing/supervising administrative staff and other aspects of programs to meet the needs of the community.
  • Effectively managing the organization's finances to ensure the success of projects.
  • Implemented and/or monitor the implementation of evidence-based health education curricula and health promotion programs with an emphasis on program completeness, fidelity, and evaluation.
  • Assist in developing and implementing policy change, health communication strategies, coalition building, health screenings, incentive programs, and environmental supports conducive to healthy behavior.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Behavioral Health Technician

Limbe Provincial Hospital
2015 - 2017
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
  • Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
  • Facilitated support group sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and discuss coping strategies.
  • Established rapport with diverse populations by utilizing strong cultural competence skills during interactions with both patients and their families alike.
  • Educated families on mental health conditions and available resources, empowering them to better support their loved one''s journey towards wellness.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.

Education

Masters/Doctoral Student - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
01.2029

Master of Public Health - undefined

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Double major in Women and Gender Studies & Management

University of Buea
Buea Cameroon
01.2015

Skills

  • Presentation skills
  • Community outreach
  • Health promotion
  • Health advocacy
  • Multicultural counseling
  • Trauma-informed care

Affiliations


  • ETA SIGMA GAMMA
  • American College Health Association
  • NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification
  • HIV/STI prevention Counseling Certification
  • Systems thinking Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • NASPA Certified Peer Educator Certification
  • Trauma Informed Certification
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Gate Keeper Certification
  • Online Instructor Certification
  • Mississippi State University Teaching Certification
  • CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) IRB Training Basic Course
  • CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Human Research Training Basic Course

Timeline

Introduction to Counseling - Instructor

Mississippi State University
01.2025 - Current

Graduate Assistant – Counseling & School Psycholog

Mississippi State University
01.2024 - Current

Gender-Based Violence Prevention Coordinator – (Department of Justice/Office on Violence Against Women)

University of Central Oklahoma Center for Counselling and Well-Being
01.2023 - 01.2024

Health Promotion/ Harm Reduction Graduate Assistant

University of Central Oklahoma Center for Counseling and Well-Being
01.2021 - 01.2023

Case Manager

LIMBE General Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020

Executive Director

CEN Foundation
01.2018 - Current

Project Manager

OGCEYOD (Organization for Gender, civic Engagement & Youth Development)
01.2015 - 01.2018

Master of Public Health - undefined

University of Central Oklahoma

Health Educator

University of Utah Center for Campus Wellness
2023 - 2024

Behavioral Health Technician

Limbe Provincial Hospital
2015 - 2017

Masters/Doctoral Student - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)

Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science - Double major in Women and Gender Studies & Management

University of Buea

Awards

Leader of leaders’ award for peer health leadership program at the University of Central Oklahoma, Outstanding dependability (student employee) at the Center for counseling and wellbeing UCO., Outstanding MPH graduate student in the MPH program 2022/2023

Publications

  • Publications in progress
  • Mental Health Advocacy in Rural communities (Book Chapter)

SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS

  • Graduate assistantship at Mississippi State university 2024-2025
  • The Tiffany Wise Master of Public Health Endowed Scholarship 2022-2023
  • The John & Maxine Ann Kessler Endowed Memorial Scholarship 2022-2023
  • Graduate assistantship at Mississippi State University (2024-2025)
  • The Tiffany Wise Master of Public Health Endowed Scholarship (2022-2023)
  • The John & Maxine Ann Kessler Endowed Memorial Scholarship (2022-2023)
  • Leader of Leaders' Award for Peer Health Leadership Program at the University of Central Oklahoma
  • Outstanding MPH graduate student in the MPH program (2022/2023)

Practicum/Internship Clinical Hours

Practicum and Internship Hours (700 hours total)- (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026) - Mississippi State University Counseling Center

  • Individual Counseling/Therapy
  • Treatment plan
  • Case management
  • Crisis Management
  • Group Therapy
  • Assessments
  • Psychoeducation

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