Deborah Suniga
Greeley,CO
Summary
Highly organized professional and volunteer, experienced in navigating social and structural barriers for social justice, health and well being in Colorado. Fully committed to diversity and understanding of race/ethnicity, poverty, discrimination, sexual/gender identity, disability and other drivers to accomplish equity outcomes. Excellent communicator and creative thinker who seeks to continue to develop partnerships within all Colorado communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Coordinator Denver Metro/South/North
CDPHE
Denver
09.2021 - 05.2026
- Support CDPHE vaccine delivery processes and operational issues by working with Vaccine Equity Team.
- Handle regional requests by walking through t application process with applicants and local agencies to determine feasibility.
- Work with cross functional teams across agencies to acquire , clean, analyze and present data
- Support Vaccine Equity team to identify measurable goals
- Supervised 3 to 4 Regional Coordinators
- Set up vaccination clinics with local LPHAs and community organizations
- Identify personnel needs, location, and material requirements for each clinic along with State and local partners.
- Handle and track inquiries from prospective community partners in assigned region.
- Provide operational support for clinics and troubleshoot issues as arise.
- Help to create and coordinate vaccine clinics in addition to those proposed by Vaccine Equity Team.
- Support building online appointment schedule process for all clinics
- Work with area local health departments to ensure local organizations are also developing equity goals
- Ensure clinic data is submitted accurately and on time following each vaccine event
- Forecast operational needs for clinics and identify variables that would affect delivery ( weather, fires, unforeseen circumstances, etc).
- Handle emails and phone calls on clinics and projects.
- Determine key regional resources to aid operation and enhance effectiveness.
- Coordinate meetings with facility directors, CDPHE personnel, and local project administrators.
- Responsible for supporting with outreach
- Work with local stakeholders to promote clinics in ways that identify and inform targeted communities of upcoming events.
- Provide culturally-sensitive guidance for planning clinics in high-need communities.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving company-wide objectives through effective leadership of regional teams and projects.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the workplace, creating an inclusive environment that fostered collaboration and innovation among team members.
- Developed and executed regional growth plans, resulting in expanded market share.
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, promoting collaboration and driving business development.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels by addressing issues promptly and implementing proactive solutions within the region.
- Streamlined communication channels for increased efficiency within the region.
- Established a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and facilitated open communication among team members.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new systems or tools designed to enhance productivity across teams in the region.
- Collaborated closely with other Regional Coordinators to share best practices, optimize resource allocation, and drive overall company success.
- Led change management efforts during organizational restructuring, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations within the region.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
External Healthcare Organizer
SEIU 105
Denver, Co
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Participate effectively on a team of organizers and researchers to plan and implement new worker organizing campaigns
- Assist with research for corporate campaigns
- Recruitment and development of workplace leaders and worker committees
- Work with leaders and committees to educate, agitate and motivate workers into action
- Planning and executing actions, events, marches, etc. at worksites and beyond
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment and prioritize needs and issues of a campaign
- Lead workers in union activities including organizing, political, and community campaigns
- Maintain accurate and detailed information on work sites and track individual worker info and assignments
- As needed, gather information for legal action to protect workers' rights
Deputy Director Covid Equity Task Force Colorado
State of Colorado
Denver
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Support CDPHE vaccine delivery processes and operational issues by working with Vaccine Equity Team.
- Handle regional requests by walking through t application process with applicants and local agencies to determine feasibility.
- Work with cross functional teams across agencies to acquire , clean, analyze and present data
- Support Vaccine Equity team to identify measurable goals
- Supervised 3 to 4 Regional Coordinators
- Set up vaccination clinics with local LPHAs and community organizations
- Identify personnel needs, location, and material requirements for each clinic along with State and local partners.
- Handle and track inquiries from prospective community partners in assigned region.
- Provide operational support for clinics and troubleshoot issues as arise.
- Help to create and coordinate vaccine clinics in addition to those proposed by Vaccine Equity Team.
- Support building online appointment schedule process for all clinics
- Work with area local health departments to ensure local organizations are also developing equity goals
- Ensure clinic data is submitted accurately and on time following each vaccine event
- Forecast operational needs for clinics and identify variables that would affect delivery ( weather, fires, unforeseen circumstances, etc).
- Handle emails and phone calls on clinics and projects.
- Determine key regional resources to aid operation and enhance effectiveness.
- Coordinate meetings with facility directors, CDPHE personnel, and local project administrators.
- Responsible for supporting with outreach
- Work with local stakeholders to promote clinics in ways that identify and inform targeted communities of upcoming events.
- Provide culturally-sensitive guidance for planning clinics in high-need communities.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company's mission and vision.
- Oversaw project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure smooth functioning of organizational activities.
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
- Enhanced communication within the organization through regular interdepartmental meetings and updates.
- Liaised between organization and affiliates and managed networking relationships with funders, partners and vendors.
- Developed thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of budget, financial and operational goals.
- Increased overall efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Director/Coordinator of Community Relations
Windsong at Northridge
Greeley, Co
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated Community Outreach with other assisted living communities
- Organized planned and executed various events and fundraisers for the Alzheimer's Association
- Organized monthly meetings with other assisted living communities and outside senior vendors
- Built and implemented community programs and classes with the Alzheimer's Association to promote Alzheimer's and dementia awareness
- Planned in-house community events for residents
- Maintained data base of information for current residents
- Filed client physician health records and documentation
- Worked with Health Services, and resident nurses and health care coordinators to provide physical assessments
- Trained individuals and groups on policies, procedures and dementia
- Managed Medicare /Innovage accounts
Patient Access Coordinator
UC Health
Greeley, Co
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Patient Champion and Employee Advisory Group member
- Verified patient information such as insurance, social security numbers for entry into the patient management system
- Developed and implemented improvements to billing system to maximize efficiency, reduce delinquency and increase accuracy
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with policy, rules,and regulations
- Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department
- Checked patients in and out from daily appointments
- Scheduled patients for next appointments, procedures ,ultra sounds and surgeries
Education
Sales And Marketing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, COSkills
- Management responsibility and accountability
- Provide direction of staff
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Develop trainings
- Political education for outside community organizations
- Skilled bridging at working with diverse populations and businesses
- Public relations-promotion of amicable community relations
- Community Relations state wide
- Team leadership
- Strategic development and design
- Project/Program Management
- Social media coordination
- Event planning for under resourced population
- Scheduling
- Cross-functional coordination
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer service
- Time management
- Data entry
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Deadline management
- Conflict resolution
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Strategic planning
- Client coordination
- Schedule management
- Administrative leadership
- Staff supervision
- Workflow management
- Project management
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Document management
- Schedule coordination
- Budget planning
- Business administration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Customer service management
Affiliations
- Active leader in social justice causes and community development, with responsibilities for community engagement-
- Current Board of Authority Commissioner for Colorado State Fair
- Recipient of Community Champion Award - Sunrise Community Health
- Colorado Supreme Court Nominating Commissioner- co chair
- Latino Coalition of Weld County -Founding member/Public Relations Director
- Colorado Latino Council- Member
- Alzheimer's Association- State Lobby Champion
- City of Greeley - Human Relations -Board Commissioner
- Servicios Segue- Board Member
- Hispanic Women of Weld County - Former Public Relations Officer/Volunteer Coordinator
- Greeley Woman's March Lead Organizer 2019
- Room at the Inn Homeless Shelter- President/Fundraising Manager
Timeline
Regional Coordinator Denver Metro/South/North
CDPHE
09.2021 - 05.2026
External Healthcare Organizer
SEIU 105
03.2021 - 09.2022
Deputy Director Covid Equity Task Force Colorado
State of Colorado
03.2021 - 09.2021
Director/Coordinator of Community Relations
Windsong at Northridge
05.2019 - 01.2021
Patient Access Coordinator
UC Health
11.2016 - 05.2019
Sales And Marketing
Colorado Mesa University