Christina Hicks
Lacey,STATE_US
Summary
Dynamic Community Wellness Manager with a proven track record in developing impactful wellness programs. Skilled in budget administration, problem-solving, and fostering community partnerships. I have worked in my tribal community for 32 years. I have worked with other tribal programs, local, state and federal programs bringing training and services to community. I pI planned events, have communication skills, writing grants, budgets, reports and doing audits.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Wellness Manager
Chehalis Tribe
Oakville, WA
04.1994 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented wellness programs tailored to community needs. NWWP, CCCP, SDPI, Tobacco Cessation, Weight loss Competitions. Fall Prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance health services accessibility. Clinic Providers, Behavioral Health, other tribal and local programs depending on the grant.
- Worked with staff on wellness best practices and program delivery techniques.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to promote health initiatives.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align wellness objectives with community goals. Led a Tribal Program group to help better serve the community and programs meet their goals.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure program sustainability and growth.
- Established annual health fairs where employees could receive free screenings, learn about relevant health topics, and connect with local providers.
- Implemented smoking cessation support programs that helped numerous employees quit tobacco use successfully.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
- Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various topics.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote fitness and wellness programs.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services. At the end of each workshop/training asked participants what they liked didn't like and what they wanted to see in the future.
Community Health Representative
Quinault Indian Nation
Taholah, WA
01.1993 - 03.1994
- Coordinated outreach initiatives to promote wellness and health education within the community.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to enhance service delivery and access to healthcare.
- Implemented culturally appropriate health interventions tailored to community needs and preferences.
- Educated community members on health programs and resources available through Quinault Indian Nation.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles among community members through the development and execution of wellness initiatives and workshops.
- Home visits with community members. Medicine pick up and deliveries, transports to medical appointments.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and community members, ensuring effective communication and seamless service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
Rochester, WA06-1988
No Degree -
Centralia Community College
Centralia, WAEMT - EMT
Gray's Harbor Community College
Aberdeen, WA01-1993
Skills
- Health initiatives
- Budget administration
- Program marketing
- Event planning
- Organizational skills
- Health education
- Program organization
- Problem-solving
- Event coordination
- Budget management
- Program promotion
Timeline
Community Wellness Manager
Chehalis Tribe
04.1994 - 02.2026
Community Health Representative
Quinault Indian Nation
01.1993 - 03.1994
No Degree -
Centralia Community College
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
EMT - EMT
Gray's Harbor Community College