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Elisa Al-Hakim

Seattle,WA

Summary

Harm reduction professional with solid track record in public health and community outreach. Developed and executed impactful harm reduction strategies to address substance use, stigma, Overdose, and related issues. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability, consistently meeting changing program demands. Known for strong communication and crisis intervention skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

The People's Harm Reduction Alliance
11.2014 - Current
  • Manage and develop the syringe access, outreach, peer training and leadership program, and other related low-threshold programs across multiple street and office-based sites.
  • Supervise the Syringe Exchange and Outreach teams; provide guidance, weekly supervision, and ongoing training and skills development to improve knowledge and service delivery and ensure a positive experience for program participants and staff.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain program policies and procedures. Ensure that program services are effective and satisfying for program participants, consistent with the agency's harm reduction philosophy, and are delivered as outlined in contractual agreements with funders as well as Federal, State and local government regulations.
  • Work with other community organizations, participants, and staff to identify strategies and new community settings for harm reduction/overdose prevention events, trainings, and service delivery. Develop and maintain strategic relationships/agreements with local, regional, state, and federal representatives, as well as allied organizations, community organizing groups, coalitions, and other community stakeholders.
  • Develop, promote, and maintain social media presence and community perception. Administrate the creation and publishing of relevant, original, high-quality content. Identify and improve organizational development aspects that would improve content. Develop and deliver webinars, conference calls, and stakeholder convenings.

HRHC prevention specialist

Clallam county health and human services
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Link participants to other support services within the community.
  • Maintain current understanding of best harm reduction practices for people who use drugs and participate in additional trainings when offered, and also maintain current understanding of overdose issues and trends and participate in additional trainings.
  • Tracking and investigating fatal and not fatal opioid overdoses in Clallam County and conducting overdose prevention trainings, naloxone administration/NARCAN training, and other community trainings during outreach to people who use drugs.
  • Implements best practices/evidence based prevention programs in the community. The incumbent may provide educational classes at schools, for youth groups, and a variety of other stakeholders throughout the county.
  • Plans and coordinates community-wide trainings and/or provider trainings. Works with local and regional partners to coordinate services, administer program and contract requirements and is responsible to report to funders on program outcomes and evaluation.
  • Participate or staff chemical dependency/mental health advisory committee.
  • Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to apply working knowledge of evidence-based programs, needs assessments, goals, objectives, and strategies that harm reduction.
  • Knowledge of overdose prevention. substance use disorders, harm reduction best practices

Board of Directors-Chair

Idaho Harm Reduction Project
05.2019 - 05.2025
  • Company Overview: Idaho Harm Reduction Project works to serve the drug using community of Idaho, as well as the general public by creating safe communities through evidence based programming, education, needle exchange and appropriate needle disposal.
  • Support the implementation of harm reduction strategies within syringe exchange programs in Idaho.
  • Idaho Harm Reduction Project works to serve the drug using community of Idaho, as well as the general public by creating safe communities through evidence based programming, education, needle exchange and appropriate needle disposal.

Outreach Volunteer

The People's Harm Reduction Alliance
01.2009 - 12.2015
  • Conduct community outreach to foster good community relations, educate about program services and assess need. This includes but is not limited to attending/visiting community meetings, trainings, and encampments.
  • Exchange syringes and other health-related resources and tools, and collect used syringes in accordance with public health regulations and agency policies. Provide safer sex and safer drug use interventions and promote safer sex and safer drug use outcomes.
  • In a manner consistent with Harm Reduction principles, provide substance use and sexual risk assessments and discuss individualized risk reduction and harm reduction strategies. This includes safer injection practices; safer sex practices; overdose prevention and reversal; drug use management techniques; HIV, HCV and STI prevention; and other topics relevant to people who use drugs. Conduct HIV/HCV/STI counseling and testing both on and off-site. Provide screening and risk reduction sessions, as well as education and referrals as necessary. Assist with the provision of overdose prevention trainings and distribution of Naloxone. Provide low-threshold referrals and connect participants with medical care, drug treatment, and other life-stabilizing services.

Volunteer/Board Member/Co-founder

Emerald City Art Collective
03.2009 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for operations and sustainability of local Music/Art Space.
  • Manages financial records and is in charge of accounts payable.
  • Development and management of strategic partnerships with production companies, musicians, artists, and our community.
  • Delegating jobs and managing people in a fast paced, high stress environment.
  • Lead sound gear technician. Responsible for all set-up/break down and trainings.
  • Providing on-site security and safety guidelines. Organizing and supporting volunteers.
  • Extensive knowledge of non profit laws, taxes, and licenses that will ensure program sustainability and compliance.

Community Engagement Staff

Washington Community Action Network
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Provide access to voter education, Voter Registration.
  • Working in political action and lobbying.
  • Working on local issues.
  • Phone donations.
  • Explaining issues to members.

Volunteer

DCM, The Seattle Symphony Benaroya hall
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Share knowledge of the symphony, shows, conductors, and more through a variety of community engagement methods.
  • Support fundraising efforts through various forms of telecommunication as well as in person events/activities.
  • Provide excellent customer service to a diverse community and marketing to a large metro region.

Skills

  • Harm reduction strategies
  • Community resources
  • Community engagement
  • Client confidentiality
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking

Timeline

HRHC prevention specialist

Clallam county health and human services
04.2022 - 09.2023

Board of Directors-Chair

Idaho Harm Reduction Project
05.2019 - 05.2025

Director of Operations

The People's Harm Reduction Alliance
11.2014 - Current

Volunteer/Board Member/Co-founder

Emerald City Art Collective
03.2009 - 05.2013

Outreach Volunteer

The People's Harm Reduction Alliance
01.2009 - 12.2015

Community Engagement Staff

Washington Community Action Network
01.2009 - 12.2010

Volunteer

DCM, The Seattle Symphony Benaroya hall
01.2009 - 12.2010

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