Hi, I’m
Denise Albright
Waldorf,Maryland
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
MD Department of HealthBaltimore, MD
Program Manager for Public Health Initiatives and Integration
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Direct and coordinate activities of three divisions including Statewide Public Health, Cessation/Health Systems Initiatives and Health Equity Division
- Development of Health Equity Division within Center
- Supervise three direct reports with full accountable staff of seven three direct reports with full accountable staff of seven
- Assist Director in development/monitoring of Center-wide budgets totaling over 20 million dollars
- Conducted strategic planning for new grant initiatives meant to address tobacco related health disparities
- Build capacity for tobacco control through state and local partnership, training and resource development
- Reviews/Approves grant documentation for program funding annually
- Integrate statewide and local programs to streamline Center programs
- Conduct training workshops, lectures, presentations and other education events for internal and external stakeholders
- Develop project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion
- As a part of leadership team, develop short and long-range plans for program operations and effective use of resources
- Represent Center/Maryland Department of health in high-level capacities including coalitions, advisory boards, workgroups and committees
MD Department of HealthBaltimore, MD
Coordinator, Local Public Health Initiatives
02.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Provided grant management and technical assistance to local health departments, community and faith-based organizations
- Coordinated Tobacco, Diabetes and Chronic Disease integrative initiative for local health departments
- Coordinated Pregnancy program resulting in decreased smoking among pregnant women in jurisdictions where program was implemented
- Coordinated Cigarette Restitution Fund program grants for local health departments
- Coordinated Tobacco Enforcement program grants local health departments
- Maintained accurate data and record keeping management system
- Collaborated with team members to complete Departmental Legislative Reports.
MD Department of HealthBaltimore, MD
Deputy Lead COVID Testing Operations-MDH Detail During COVID Pandemic
09.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Directed and Managed COVID test site supply scheduling for 24 local health departments
- Developed policies, workflows and reporting efforts
- Led planning and test site efforts for all confidential and public facing Governor ordered test sites to meet surge demands and relieve testing burden from State hospital emergency rooms
- Provided oversight for the State’s mobile test site operations to support community requests and demands
- Provided planning and operational guidance for statewide and county test sites
- Trained and onboarded new test site directors and staff
- Led test sample collection system planning and implementation for new lab contractors to process and report out test samples
- Member of COVID Health Equity Workgroup to ensure health inequities were identified and addressed for statewide testing and vaccination efforts
- Worked with National Guard General and designees to train, assign and manage State of Emergency National Guard relief staff to test sites
- Ensured ADA compliance for all State run test sites and supported local health departments with adhering as well.
MD Department of HealthBaltimore, MD
Engagement Team Lead
06.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Established new Engagement Branch for COVID Response
- Developed assessment system to ensure equitable COVID response with limited resources
- Supervised four lead staff and ultimately responsible for full team of 16
- Established partnerships to address testing/vaccination needs in populations with greatest COVID disparities.
Maryland Department of HealthBaltimore, MD
Mass COVID Test Site Director
07.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Directed and managed Maryland's largest flagship COVID Test Site with over 1000+ patients daily including overall supervision and responsibility for 8 direct reports /80+ staff
- Established the 1st in the country co-located mass test, vaccination and treatment site in conjunction with local faith-based organization and using federal funds
- Developed Test Site policies to ensure safety and efficient management of site
- Provided daily and weekly reports out to MDH leadership
- Supported management of media inquiries for test sites
- Ensured HIPAA compliance for patients receiving test site services
- Transitioned mass COVID test sites to mass vaccination site
Maryland Department of HealthBaltimore, MD
Coordinator, Local Public Health Initiatives
09.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Provided supervision of Coordinator of Special Programs/Health Services IV and Community Health Educator II
- Coordinated Faith-based and Pregnancy initiative
- Conducted presentations, drafted Departmental reports and legislative position papers
- Coordinated programmatic and budget development, modification and reconciliation review process for local health department programs
- Participated in strategic planning and provided oversight for development and implementation of tobacco related Minority Outreach Project tailored to reach minority, low income and disadvantaged populations
- Ensured completion of grant budgets, deliverables, products, and reports
- Coordinator of high-profile Tobacco Enforcement Program resulting in a statewide tobacco retailer violation rate reduction and protecting State's Substance Use Block grant funds
- Conducted intensive site visits which included programmatic and fiscal reviews and developed resulting reports
MD Department of HealthBaltimore, MD
Injury Prevention Section Head
05.2019 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Provided supervision for staff of three
- Developed community partnerships to leverage existing programs and extend reach into disparate communities
- Supported development of Injury Prevention statewide strategic plan including analyzed data to guide future program direction
- Established priorities and partnerships, developed performance standards, monitored implementation efforts and worked with evaluators to evaluate program performance
- Ensured completion of grant budgets, deliverables, products, and reports
- Provided oversight of Maryland’s Kids in Safety Seats Program
- Participated in cross-bureau efforts in collaboration prioritizing domestic violence and HIV/AIDS efforts
MD Department of HealthBaltimore, MD
Coordinator, Local Public Health Initiatives- Contractual
03.2014 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Provided supervision of Coordinator of Special Programs/Health Services IV
- Conducted presentations with internal and external stakeholders
- Conducted data collection, data entry and data analysis
- Led strategic planning and provided oversight for development and implementation of tobacco related Minority Outreach Project tailored to serve minority, low income and disadvantaged populations
- Facilitated training for minority outreach community partnership grantees to mobilize and address social determinants of health
- Conducted site visits, wrote site visit reports, followed up on corrective actions
- Managed Governor ordered statewide special initiative, Pregnancy Initiative
- Drafted state and federal administrative reports
- Drafted legislative position papers
MD Department of Health & Mental HygieneBaltimore, MD
Community Health Educator -Contractual
01.2011 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Developed bid board procurement notices and led evaluation processes for procurements
- Provided grants management for contractual agreements
- Facilitated regional trainings for local health departments & community-based organizations
- Provided trainings for minority outreach grantees in conjunction with Office of Minority Health and Health Disparitiesto address disparities in low-income communities
- Reviewed annual grant applications and provided biannual reports
- Conducted intensive site visits which included programmatic and fiscal reviews
- Provided technical assistance to local health department programs to ensure inclusivity of schools, community-based and faith-based organizations, federally qualified health centers, social service programs and community advocates.
Howard UniversityWashington, D.C.
Asthma Counselor/Howard University Center for Reducing Asthma Disparities Research
01.2004 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Conducted asthma counseling as part of Howard University/Johns Hopkins collaborative & investigative research relating to the social determinants of health and the disproportionate burden of asthma experienced by inner-city African Americans
- Conducted confidential intake assessments and follow up for patients
- Connected patients to wrap around services including HIV/STD free clinical services, and assisted with social service applications
- Attended patient appointments to support patient care
- Developed patient action plans with physician to support patient medical care
- Recruited low-income, insured and underinsured participants through community outreach
- Managed case files, progress notes, service plans and documented client goal achievements
- Collected and entered data to support research efforts
- Provided training for Asthma research counselors
Howard University HospitalWashington, D.C.
Asthma Counselor: Adult Asthma Clinic-Dual Role
01.2004 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Provided daily clinical operational and fiscal management of Howard University’s Adult Asthma Clinic which for low income and underserved populations of
- Revised intake and wrap around services protocols
- Navigated clients through multiple inter-departmental programs which included HIV/AIDS and STI service programs
- Provided confidential case management and counseling including the use of Motivational Interviewing techniques
- Conducted presentations in the community and at coalition meetings
- Conducted intake interviews, completed progress notes
- Conducted annual recertification to retain clients, and annual client goal evaluation
- Participated on community coalitions
- Developed patient action plans to support patient care
American Lung Association of DCWashington, DC
Project Manager
01.2001 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Managed Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded, “Allies Against Asthma” project to advance community action towards pediatric asthma disparities
- Supervised Community Health Workers, interns and volunteers supporting community outreach
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, staff retention and staff recruitment efforts
- Developed and implemented outreach education program targeting disparate populations
- Conducted workshops to train public school nurses for Indoor Air Quality Program and facilitated focus groups focused on community asthma management norms.
Department of Health/Office of Maternal and Child HealthWashington, NJ
Graduate Internship
01.1999 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Provided sexually transmitted disease risk educational group sessions targeting District of Columbia youth, parents and community
- Participated on the District of Columbia’s Infant Mortality Review Committee
- Assisted in grant writing, program reporting and development of advertising campaigns
- Provided group mentoring sessions with at risk youth in schools to promote positive lifestyle behaviors
- Assessed the need for crisis intervention including student need for emergency shelter, safety planning based on domestic violence and supportive services for youth
Education
Johns Hopkins University
COVID-19 Contact Tracing
01.2020
Liberty University
M.A. from Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy
01.2011
University of the District of Columbia
B.S. from Health Education
01.2001
FEMA Incident Command 200, 700, 800
Skills
- Compliance Enforcement
- Data Analysis
- Partnership Development
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Program Performance Analysis
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Procurement
- Budget Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Performance Monitoring
- Team Management
- Process Improvement
- Training and Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
- Problem-Solving
- Community Outreach
- MS Office Applications
- Presentation Creation and Delivery
Volunteer Accomplishments
Special Advocate for abused and neglected children (2023-present)
- Develop court reports
- Conduct case management
- Participate in therapy sessions for youth
- Submit recommendations for court decisions on youth placement
Volunteer Efforts
- Court Appointed Special Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children (CASA) in Prince George’s County, MD where I provide crisis intervention, investigative and information gathering, development of court reports and ensure my presence for testimony at court hearings to advocate for best interest of child within the care and custody of the Department of Social Services
- Previous Girls Basketball Assistant Coach for Bladensburg High School
Awards
MD Department of Health Health Equity Workgroup Recognition Award - 2022
MD Department of Health Secretary of Health Spotlight Award - April 2021
MD Department of Health Secretary of Health Spotlight Award - November 2020
MD Department of Health Team Innovation Award - 2017
References
- Lawrence Carter, (410) 419-4385, Lawrence.Carter@Maryland.gov
- Cheryl Richards, (202) 374-6503, CRichards@pgcasa.org
- Kimberly Hiner, (443) 930-0411, Kimberly.Hiner@Maryland.gov
Accomplishments
- Maryland Department of Health Health Equity Team Recognition Award (2022)
- Maryland Secretary of Health Team Innovation Award (2017)
- Maryland Secretary of Health Spotlight Award (November 2020)
- Maryland Secretary of Health Spotlight Award (April 2021)
Timeline
Program Manager for Public Health Initiatives and Integration
MD Department of Health
11.2022 - Current
Coordinator, Local Public Health Initiatives
MD Department of Health
02.2022 - 11.2022
Deputy Lead COVID Testing Operations-MDH Detail During COVID Pandemic
MD Department of Health
09.2021 - 02.2022
Engagement Team Lead
MD Department of Health
06.2021 - 09.2021
Mass COVID Test Site Director
Maryland Department of Health
07.2020 - 06.2021
Coordinator, Local Public Health Initiatives
Maryland Department of Health
09.2019 - 07.2020
Injury Prevention Section Head
MD Department of Health
05.2019 - 09.2019
Coordinator, Local Public Health Initiatives- Contractual
MD Department of Health
03.2014 - 05.2019
Community Health Educator -Contractual
MD Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
01.2011 - 03.2014
Asthma Counselor/Howard University Center for Reducing Asthma Disparities Research
Howard University
01.2004 - 01.2008
Asthma Counselor: Adult Asthma Clinic-Dual Role
Howard University Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2008
Project Manager
American Lung Association of DC
01.2001 - 01.2004
Graduate Internship
Department of Health/Office of Maternal and Child Health
01.1999 - 01.2001
Johns Hopkins University
COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Liberty University
M.A. from Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy
University of the District of Columbia
B.S. from Health Education
FEMA Incident Command 200, 700, 800