Elizabeth Gonzalez
Summary
Public health professional with a strong track record in coordinating regional cancer screening programs. Expertise in building partnerships to enhance healthcare access, ensuring compliance with health guidelines, and leveraging data analysis for quality improvement initiatives. Committed to advancing health equity through strategic community engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Program Coordinator
South Carolina Department of Public Health
Cayce
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinate regional cancer screening programs across assigned service areas, ensuring compliance with South Carolina Department of Public Health policies, CDC recommendations, and federal public health program requirements.
- Built and maintained partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and public health stakeholders to enhance access to preventive healthcare services and boost screening participation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance public health initiatives focused on improving healthcare access, reducing health disparities, and promoting health equity.
- Ensure program operations follow applicable state, CDC, and federal public health standards while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting practices.
- Developed and delivered training and technical assistance for healthcare partners and staff to ensure effective program implementation and adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Monitored program performance through data collection, analysis, and reporting to identify trends, address service gaps, and implement targeted quality improvement initiatives.
- Utilize program data to evaluate effectiveness, support decision-making, and communicate outcomes to state leadership and program administrators.
- Prepare reports, performance summaries, and recommendations to support strategic planning and continuous program improvement.
President
Gamecock SHAPE - University of South Carolina
Columbia
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Led executive board operations and organizational planning for a student public health organization focused on prevention, education, and health equity.
- Directed community outreach campaigns addressing disease prevention, health promotion, and wellness initiatives.
- Developed strategic action plans, improving organizational effectiveness and increasing community impact.
- Established partnerships with health organizations and community stakeholders, expanding educational programming and volunteer opportunities.
- Planned workshops and awareness events, enhancing student involvement in public health activities.
Executive Treasurer
Gamecock SHAPE - University of South Carolina
Columbia
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed organizational finances, budgets, and financial reporting to ensure effective program implementation.
- Promoted health equity through educational initiatives addressing HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), viral hepatitis, and substance use disorders among young adults.
- Created educational presentations and collaborated with executive board members to coordinate health promotion activities.
- Coordinated community events and volunteer opportunities to strengthen public health awareness and engagement.
- Developed student engagement strategies and incentives, boosting participation in health education initiatives.
Sales Associate
Zales The Diamond Store
Columbia
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Increased sales through relationship-building, consultative communication, and personalized service.
- Provided personalized customer service to enhance shopping experience for high-value purchases.
- Advised customers on jewelry care, warranties, gemstones, and product specifications to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Leveraged product knowledge to ensure accurate information delivery and foster customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2025
Skills
- Public Health Program Management
- Public health regulations
- State Health Program Compliance
- Program Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Health Equity Initiatives
- Healthcare Provider Partnerships
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Partnership Development
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Power BI
Timeline
Regional Program Coordinator
South Carolina Department of Public Health
03.2025 - Current
President
Gamecock SHAPE - University of South Carolina
12.2024 - 05.2025
Executive Treasurer
Gamecock SHAPE - University of South Carolina
08.2024 - 11.2024
Sales Associate
Zales The Diamond Store
07.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
University of South Carolina