Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Publication
References
Timeline

DANA J. MARTIN

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Public Health professional specializing in health and education project planning, management, and evaluation. Proven track record of enhancing program outcomes through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in developing comprehensive proposals and facilitating effective communication, leading to successful program evaluation and implementation.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Director

Shattuck and Associates, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
06.2007 - 10.2023
  • Delivered comprehensive public health and education program planning and evaluation services to enhance project outcomes.
  • Developed proposals, project plans, budgets, and timelines for effective management.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to improve community health outcomes.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project goals and expectations.
  • Designed data collection instruments, including surveys and interview guides, for robust analysis.
  • Oversaw data collection efforts, ensuring accurate tracking of performance metrics.
  • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS, Qualtrics, Excel, Access, and Dedoose.
  • Authored detailed reports summarizing project activities and evaluation findings per funder requirements.

Research Assistant

University of Maryland at College Park
College Park, USA
05.2003 - 11.2005
  • Contributed to family caregiver payment policy research by conducting thorough literature review, performing qualitative data analysis with MaxQDA, designing research framework, and preparing manuscripts.

Graduate Intern

Sexual Assault Center at Prince George’s Hospital Center
Prince George’s, MD
01.2004 - 05.2004
  • Executed community-based needs assessment, developed outreach materials, engaged in volunteer training and community initiatives, and secured funding through grant applications.

Program Supervisor

Best Buddies International
Baltimore, Maryland
03.2002 - 01.2003
  • Supervised Maryland Best Buddies Citizens Program to enhance inclusive friendship initiatives for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, managed and trained staff, spearheaded volunteer recruitment for over 300 participants, and coordinated statewide fundraising events.

Citizen Program Manager

Best Buddies International
Baltimore, Maryland
09.2000 - 03.2002
  • Managed the Maryland Best Buddies Citizen Program, boosting community engagement, volunteer satisfaction, public awareness, and local support through outreach and recruitment.

Corporate Training Executive

Options for Senior America
Silver Spring, Maryland
11.1999 - 07.2000
  • Delivered management, training, and sales support for home health care agency, enhancing services via new branch openings, staff training, and operational oversight.

Care Coordinator

Options for Senior America
Silver Spring, Maryland
01.1999 - 11.1999
  • Managed recruitment, training, case coordination, payroll, and emergency response for a home care agency, overseeing 70+ providers and 50+ client cases.

Nutrition Policy Project Assistant

Center for Science in the Public Interest
Washington, District of Columbia
03.1997 - 09.1998
  • Supported the national 'One Percent or Less' campaign by developing educational materials, creating communications, and managing data to promote nutrition awareness.

Education

Master of Public Health -

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education

University of Maryland, College Park

Skills

  • Project management and budgeting
  • Data analysis and evaluation
  • Proposal development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Strategic planning

Publication

  • Simon-Rusinowitz, L., Martinez Garcia, G., Martin, D.J., Sadler, M.D., Tilly, J., Marks, L.N., Loughlin, D.M., Mahoney, J.J., Hiring relatives as caregivers in two states: Developing an education and policy agenda., Social Work in Public Health, 25, 1, 17-41, 2010-01-01

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Director - Shattuck and Associates, Inc.
06.2007 - 10.2023
Graduate Intern - Sexual Assault Center at Prince George’s Hospital Center
01.2004 - 05.2004
Research Assistant - University of Maryland at College Park
05.2003 - 11.2005
Program Supervisor - Best Buddies International
03.2002 - 01.2003
Citizen Program Manager - Best Buddies International
09.2000 - 03.2002
Corporate Training Executive - Options for Senior America
11.1999 - 07.2000
Care Coordinator - Options for Senior America
01.1999 - 11.1999
Nutrition Policy Project Assistant - Center for Science in the Public Interest
03.1997 - 09.1998
University of Maryland - Master of Public Health,
University of Maryland - Bachelor of Science, Community Health Education