Catherine Meyer
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Public health professional and health literacy specialist with experience in clinic operations, health education, and quality improvement. Skilled in leading teams, creating health-literacy-informed materials, and advancing equitable, community-focused public health initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Educator I
Kent County Health Department
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Serve on department-wide committees (MRC, PHAB Domain 3, Employee Engagement), supporting compliance, standardized processes, and continuous quality improvement.
- Lead the development and refinement of internal SOPs and team procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality across prevention and communications initiatives.
- Applied IHA Health Literacy Certification principles to advance equitable, accessible, and client-centered services and materials.
- Developed the first-ever BMI report for Kent County, translating data into actionable insights.
- Facilitate countywide evidence-based curricula and lead the Alternative to Suspension program through collaborative, cross-sector partnerships.
Temp. Health Educator I
Kent County Health Department
Grand Rapids, United States
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Created a social media health education campaign.
- Assisted in the reworking of the 2021 Lead Surveillance Report.
- Created various health education materials (pamphlets, handouts etc.).
- Assisted with the logistics of a county wide filter distribution program.
Patient Experience Coordinator
Athletico Physical Therapy
Grand Rapids, United States
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Promoted from Rehab Aide to Patient Experience Coordinator (2021) for leadership, operational excellence, and clinic management expertise.
- Trained and mentored regional PECs; recognized and invited to speak at national-level meetings on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and clinic performance management.
- Supported daily clinic operations, including patient scheduling, registration, and insurance pre-authorizations.
- Assisted in supervising rehabilitation aides and coordinating staffing and workflow.
- Improved efficiency through timely communication and standardized processes across teams.
Health Education Intern
Kent County Health Department
Grand Rapids , United States
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Gained expertise in lead poisoning causes, at-risk populations, and prevention strategies.
- Identified and engaged community organizations for lead poisoning prevention campaigns.
- Partnered with community groups to develop culturally relevant educational materials.
- Met regularly with partners to review materials and explore collaborative opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2020
Skills
- Program coordination and clinic workflow management
- Staff supervision and team leadership
- Data analysis and quality improvement (QI)
- Health education and materials development
- Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Cultural competency and health literacy
Certification
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)- CHES #38775
• IHA Health Literacy Certificate- Obtained in 2024
• IHA Health Literacy Certificate- Obtained in 2024
Memberships
- Great Lakes Region Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE) - Co-VP and Conference Planning Chair 2022-2025; Webmaster 2024-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Public Health Educator I
Kent County Health Department
03.2024 - Current
Temp. Health Educator I
Kent County Health Department
07.2023 - 09.2023
Health Education Intern
Kent County Health Department
01.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Experience Coordinator
Athletico Physical Therapy
04.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Public Health
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grand Valley State University