Diane Sullivan
North Sutton,NH
Summary
As a consummate health and humanities professional, with over 30 years of experience, I have had the distinct pleasure of working and volunteering for a wide variety of healthcare and educational institutions.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Granite Hill School
04.2019 - Current
- As a collective member of a 6-12 grade school board serving students with learning and developmental issues, we review and make decisions on policy statements, financial documents, employee compensation, and other pertinent decisions relative to the operational effectiveness of Granite Hill School.
Heart Health and Wellness Blogger
Self-Employed
03.2022 - Current
- As a Woman of Impact Nominee for the New Hampshire American Heart Association, I created a heart health blog to educate readers about women's heart health and overall health.
Student Assistance Counselor
Second Growth
03.2023 - 08.2023
- In my role as a Middle School Student Assistance Counselor, I provided behavioral health and substance misuse counseling, education, and risk assessment, to students both in the classroom and on an individual level.
Health Policy Team Member
New Hampshire Public Health Association
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Proposed, evaluated, and revised public health policy statements on chronic and communicable diseases while also recognizing and addressing the following: (1) Health disparities; (2) Health inequities; (3) Healthcare ethics; (4) Health accessibility; (5) Health affordability and; (6) Adherence to state and federal laws.
- Created a strategic plan for legislative action and focus; Interacted with state business and legislative leaders to provide guidance, education, and direction on state public health issues.
Wellness Connection Team Member
New London Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with stakeholders of the greater Kearsarge region to design, implement, and evaluate public health programs based on New London Hospital's Community Needs Assessment.
- Utilized theory-driven methodologies to promote effective community health outcomes.
Go Red for Women Exec. Leadership Committee Member
American Heart Association
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Procured donors, new members, advocates, and volunteers for one of the major fundraising and advocacy efforts of the AHA.
- Provided leadership and business/health acumen to effectively guide the efforts of the Go Red for Women campaign.
Health Ed. and Advocacy Committee Member
New Hampshire Children's Trust
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked/Volunteered as a collective member of the Governor's Council for Child Abuse (NH Children's Trust) to educate the citizens and members of the legislature of New Hampshire on issues related to: (1) Strengthening families; (2) Evaluating societal norms; (3) Promoting effective policy change; (4) Ensuring safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments for children by educating, advocating, and promoting stakeholder relationships.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
SAU #6 Claremont, NH
02.2019 - 06.2019
- While filling in for a high school health teacher who was on leave of absence, I taught health classes to high school students, took attendance, graded papers, designed quizzes and tests, and also provided guidance counseling to a group of senior students.
Abstract Reviewer
Society For Public Health Education
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Assessed, evaluated, and scored abstracts for the 2019 Annual Conference of the Society for Public Health Education.
Dietetic Intern
ME Med; UNH; Littleton Reg; Henniker Sch; Villa Crest NH
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Assessed patients for nutritional inadequacies and over-all health and well-being.
- Provided health/nutrition education to: (1) Students from pre-K through grade 8 - including parental classes for Head Start parents; (2) Nursing home residents and staff; (3) Patients in a hospital setting; (4) Home visit clients through UNH Extension programs.
- Participated in food service management procedures including: (1) Integrative care plan meetings; (2) Policy and procedure creation; (3) Quality control; (4) Chart audits; (5) State and federal reports; (6) Quantity food preparation.
Nutrition And Family Health Columnist
InterTown Record
09.2013 - 03.2014
- As part of a dietetic/experiential internship, I wrote a weekly nutrition and family health education column for a local newspaper.
Health Coordinator/Health Assistant
Douglas County School Administration
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided basic healthcare to 3,500 high school students. Performed the following job functions: (1) Medication disbursement; (2) Charting; (3) First-aid; (4) First-responder and life-saving techniques (CPR, Epi-Pen injection, Glucagon rescue, and mental health crisis intervention).
- Created health education materials and programs aimed at providing relevant, needs-based health information to the student body and staff.
Montessori Teacher
Montessori School Of Greater Lafayette
08.2000 - 12.2002
Nutrition Coordinator
Benjamin Rush Center
08.1995 - 12.1997
Nutrition Manager
Community Nutrition Network/Southwest Center On Aging
06.1991 - 08.1992
Dietetic Technician
Canteen Corporation/Edwards Hospital
09.1986 - 11.1989
Nutrition Supervisor
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Hospital
08.1985 - 08.1986
Education
Student Assistance Counselor Certification - Behavioral Health And Addiction Studies
U of P Medical Center Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA2022
Certificate - Substitute Teacher - Education
STEDI SubSkills Training
Logan, UT2019
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) - Public Health
National Commission For Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Fullerton, PA2018
Master of Education - Health and Wellness Education : 4.0 GPA
American College Of Education
101 W. Ohio Street, Indiana 462042018
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health : summa cum laude
Granite State College
25 Hall Street, New Hampshire 033012015
Associate of Science - Dietetic Technology : summa cum laude
Southern Maine Community College
2 Fort Road, 041062014
Skills
- Cultural Diversity
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Critical Thinking Processes
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Evidence-Based Methodologies
- Experiential Learning Tools
Affiliations
- NH Go Red For Women Woman of Impact 2022 Nominee
- 2020 Award Recipient: 20 Outstanding NH Women
- Member Kappa Delta Pi /International Honor Society in Education
- Member of the New Hampshire Public Health Association
- Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Member of the Society for Public Health Education
- Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle
Timeline
Student Assistance Counselor
Second Growth
03.2023 - 08.2023
Heart Health and Wellness Blogger
Self-Employed
03.2022 - Current
Board Member
Granite Hill School
04.2019 - Current
Go Red for Women Exec. Leadership Committee Member
American Heart Association
04.2019 - 04.2020
Long Term Substitute Teacher
SAU #6 Claremont, NH
02.2019 - 06.2019
Abstract Reviewer
Society For Public Health Education
06.2018 - 09.2018
Health Ed. and Advocacy Committee Member
New Hampshire Children's Trust
01.2018 - 01.2020
Health Policy Team Member
New Hampshire Public Health Association
09.2017 - 01.2023
Wellness Connection Team Member
New London Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2022
Nutrition And Family Health Columnist
InterTown Record
09.2013 - 03.2014
Dietetic Intern
ME Med; UNH; Littleton Reg; Henniker Sch; Villa Crest NH
08.2013 - 12.2014
Health Coordinator/Health Assistant
Douglas County School Administration
08.2005 - 08.2006
Montessori Teacher
Montessori School Of Greater Lafayette
08.2000 - 12.2002
Nutrition Coordinator
Benjamin Rush Center
08.1995 - 12.1997
Nutrition Manager
Community Nutrition Network/Southwest Center On Aging
06.1991 - 08.1992
Dietetic Technician
Canteen Corporation/Edwards Hospital
09.1986 - 11.1989
Nutrition Supervisor
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Hospital
08.1985 - 08.1986
Student Assistance Counselor Certification - Behavioral Health And Addiction Studies
U of P Medical Center Psychiatric Hospital
Certificate - Substitute Teacher - Education
STEDI SubSkills Training
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) - Public Health
National Commission For Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Master of Education - Health and Wellness Education : 4.0 GPA
American College Of Education
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health : summa cum laude
Granite State College
Associate of Science - Dietetic Technology : summa cum laude
Southern Maine Community College
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