·Twenty-five years providing education and assistance for social service programs to women, children, and families
·Twenty-five years fighting to eliminate health disparities in underserved/vulnerable populations
·Eighteen years managing Maternal and Child Health programs in New York and Florida
·Eighteen years working with community leaders and funders to implement programs
·Started the Bronx Birthing Project - a replica of Birthing Project USA to service pregnant teens with a peer support model
·Worked with the Juvenile Justice System and with community partners to provide education to youth on prevention of HIV & STI’s
·Experienced with early childhood education and intervention programs both with Healthy Families and Migrant Seasonal Early Head Start programs
· Experienced designing curriculum for social service programs
· Experienced teaching/facilitating classes topics (STI’s HIV Prevention, Anatomy and Physiology, Safety in the Field, documentation, Reporting to Funders, Meeting Deliverables, Program Evaluation, Engaging Community Partners)
·Managed 1 Birth Doula Program/designed and implemented 2 additional Birth Doula Programs in Florida
· Have successfully raised more than 10 million in funding for various programs/agencies; including for COVID-19 Pandemic Response, HIV programs, Community Health Worker Programs, Infant Mortality Reduction Initiatives, Doula Program
• Serve as subject matter expert in the design and development of the public health program at the University
· Serve as subject matter expert on grant requirements & proposal writing
· Monitor and screen new grant opportunities for federal, state, corporations, foundations, and private entities
· Prepare proposals for grant funding, including all components and documents needed for successful submission
· Manage programmatic reporting and ensure follow-up components are addressed
· Track spending on grant-funded programs and collaborate with, CFO, Controller, Finance Department Staff, and Purchasing Department; agency operates a $ 40 Million dollar budget with extensive federal grant funding
· Work in collaboration with CFO to develop individual grant budgets
· Complete research on emerging trends related to public health and make recommendations for new initiatives
· Manage all the organization’s grants, including (HRSA) reporting and submission as well as continued re-application
· Responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of new programs
· Work in collaboration with the COO to open new health centers as community needs are identified
· Make presentations to the BOD in reference to new programs and funding opportunities
· Represent the organization in the communities we serve for the purpose of collaboration and addressing health disparities
· Responsible for coordinating the education provided to elected officials about services provided in each community
Serviced in their regions
Responsible for supervision of 2 departments and the department staff:
• The Outreach and Enrollment Department
• The Marketing and Communications Department
· A member of senior management
· Responsible for formulating and establishing organizational policies and operating procedures
· Responsible for data collection and program reporting, evaluating program progress in relation to goals, objectives and outcomes
· Provide programmatic monitoring, consultation and technical assistance for contractors which includes innovative strategies around participant recruitment and retention and program sustainability, monitoring outcome objectives
· Responsible for the completion and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
· Prepare and submit yearly applications/proposals for continued funding to state, local and private funders including Children’s Services Advisory Committee, Johns Island Community Foundation, Quail Valley, United Way, Indian River Community Foundation, Impact 100, Grand Harbor, Johns Island Service League
· Responsible for preparation, execution, and monitoring of sub-contracts
· Responsible for budgetary matters related to each subcontract
· Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure programmatic success, to implement strategic plan and to identify and address community needs
· Prepare reports for monthly BOD meetings, participate in BOD trainings and provide updates of each program status
· Supervise all Program Managers for various programs implemented in the agency including – Healthy Start Education Services, Babies and Beyond, Parents as Teachers, Doula
· Responsible for QA/QI process for all direct service programs
- Member of senior management
· Responsible for formulating and establishing organizational policies and operating procedures
· Responsible for data collection and program reporting, evaluated program progress in relation to goals, objectives
· Responsible for preparing and managing provider contracts for care coordination as well as wrap around services
· Responsible for the completion and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
· Participate in the formulation of fiscal reports
· Responsible for the supervision of staff members in the following programs - Sobra\Mom Care, AHCA, Addictions Counselor, Healthy Start Case Managers, Newborn Home Visitation Program, Education Coordinator, Independent Contractors and Telephonic Case Managers
· Prepared yearly grant applications to state, local and private funders including–Children’s Services Council, Board of County Commissioners, State DOH, March of Dimes, Allegany Franciscan Ministries and United Way
· Member of the management team
· Responsible for overseeing the programmatic and financial daily operations of the center
· Ensured center compliance with all policies and procedures and DCF requirements
· Responsible for compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state, and local regulations
· Responsible for center staff supervision and the wellbeing of 67 children in 6 classrooms
· Responsible for program reporting
· Responsible for the reapplication, implementation and adherence to the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation (NAEYC)
· Education of Latinos living in the St. Lucie County area
· Designed/implemented youth and parent programs on sexual health and family planning
· Responsible for contract goals for specific projects developed via special funding/grants
· Education included promoting responsible reproductive health choices and prevention of STI’s and HIV
· Responsible for the supervision of the Doula Program, overall management and oversight of the Program
· Responsible for seven full-time Doulas and five per diem Doulas
· Handled all fiscal/budget matters of the program, managed the annual program budget
· Coordinated and facilitated training around childbirth
· Created linkages and served as liaison with community agencies
· Participated in proposal writing for grant funding
· Completed quarterly and annual reports for the funders (The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida)
Held Five Positions Including 3 Management Positions (promoted 3 times)
Community Health Worker Program (Promotoras de Salud)
Project Director (promotion)
· Member of the Management Team
· Supervised all aspects of the Community Health Worker Program including 6 staff members
· Coordinated and arranged health education workshops for clients
· Served as liaison with community agencies
· Reported to funders on a monthly and annual basis (NYS Department of Health)
· Responsible for program outcomes/improvement plans and strategic plans
· Responsible for the data system used by the program (EPI 6 – a CDC developed system)
Program Director
BronxBirthing Project
· Successfully replicated the project in the Bronx
· Coordinated the management of preventive services for over 70 pregnant/parenting women and adolescents
· Supervised 12 staff and 30 volunteer mentors including training and review process
· Planned, adhered and reconciled the budget
· Answered Request for Proposals; secured additional funding for the project
· Prepared and submitted statistical and quarterly reports outlining the progress, accomplishments and activities
· Identified, developed and maintained a referral network throughout the community to promote continuity of care for project participants
· Conducted community and public sessions to increase public awareness of preventive services for women
· Created marketing tools and marketed program in the public and private sectors