Dania Barakat
Orange County,CA
Summary
Innovative Public Health Professional successful in leading and directing projects from inception to launch. More than 5 years of progressive management experience and repeated success in developing project initiatives. Consistently surpasses revenue performance targets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Manager
La Clinica de La Raza, Inc.
Oakland, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Managed a grant portfolio of ~30 Alameda County grants (county level and private/foundation grants) totaling around $5 million, which pertain to Health Education; Outreach; Case Management; Family Planning; Education; & Enrollment in Social Services; Clinical Programs; Quality Improvement; Patient Navigation; Healthy Housing; Telehealth; Perinatal Services
- Assisted in La Clinica’s HRSA Health Center Program Grant ($8.3 million)
- Served as primary contact with funders, contractors, and submitted all grant proposals, reports, and communication to internal and external stakeholders
- Collected and organized relevant data measures necessary for grant reporting through collaborating with medical providers and La Clinica's Data Analyst to build appropriate and relevant data reports in the EHR (EPIC)
- Monitored and developed grant budgets and scopes of work from start to finish
- Resolved compliance issues related to grant programs
- Drafted job descriptions for grant-fudned positions
- Collaborated with key internal and external stakeholders to design health programs using trauam-informed care (TIC) approach and incorporating the principles of TIC
- Assisted in overall monitoring and evaluation of grant-funded programs
- Facilitated all internal and external weekly and monthly grant meetings
- Oversaw and facilitated three agency-wide groups: Human Trafficking Workforce, Racial Justice Workgroup, Site Improvement Team
Grants Associate
La Clínica de La Raza, Inc.
Oakland, California
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis of agency-wide surveys and presented results to the Quality Improvement Committee
- Led a research project to explore implementing an integrated health care system at La Clinica
- Worked with IT to improve the reports in La Clinica's EHR system (Epic)
- Utilized primary and secondary sources to support proposal development and grant management
- Oversaw and facilitated two agency-wide groups: Social Determinants of Health initiative; Continuous Quality Improvement Task Force
- Collected and recorded performance measures for La Clinica's five-year strategic plan through extracting data points from internal HRSA Uniform Data System reports,running reports in EPIC, and communicating with stakeholders
- Supported the Planning Department with grants and contracts administration including program budgeting, grant proposal writing, health program reporting and evaluation
- Developed and proposed intervention strategies to improve La Clinica's community health programs
Private School Instructor
Peace Terrace Academy
Fremont, CA
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, ensuring a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
- Differentiate instruction to address the individual needs of students, fostering both academic and social growth.
- Utilize technology and creative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience and captivate student interest.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and support staff to address student challenges and celebrate achievements.
- Implement effective classroom management strategies, promoting a positive and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Regularly assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback to students and parents through timely communication.
- Organize and participate in extracurricular activities, contributing to the overall development of students.
Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Intern
Alameda Health System
San Leandro, CA
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Analyzed data discrepancies in the Alameda Health System and developed improvement strategies
- Developed time-sensitive improvement strategies to address patient and staff complaints
- Assisted patients in securing long-term housing through case management and referrals
Education
Master of Public Health (HPM) -
University of California, Berkeley
01.2023
B.A., Public Health -
University of California, Berkeley
01.2019
Skills
- Project management
- EPIC (EHR System)
- Program Planner and monitor
- Microsoft Word
- Group facilitation
- Grant writing
- Compliance Monitoring
- Staff Leadership
- Operations Oversight
- Quality Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Monitoring
- Proposal Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Task Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Reporting and Documentation
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Resolution
Publications
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- Middle Meningeal Artery to Prenatal Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Bypass visa Anterior Petroscetomy: An Anatomic Feasibility Study (December 03, 2019 World Neurosurgery)
- Stereoscopy in Surgical Neuroanatomy: Past, Present, and Future (June 19, 2019 Operative Neurosurgery)
Timeline
Grants Manager
La Clinica de La Raza, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Grants Associate
La Clínica de La Raza, Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2023
Private School Instructor
Peace Terrace Academy
11.2019 - 07.2020
Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Intern
Alameda Health System
07.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Public Health (HPM) -
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Public Health -
University of California, Berkeley
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