Eman Jibrel, MPH
Atlanta
Summary
I immerse myself in the field of public health communications to effectively translate scientific research into actionable health recommendations. My role as a public health communicator requires me to identify gaps in public understanding of matters that are crucial to improving population health.
My efforts have led to advancements in the science and practice of health equity communication and increased the integration of health equity principles into the framework of public health systems and interventions. My extensive experience at the Federal level equips me with unique expertise in areas of communication, program evaluation, research, and the dissemination and promotion of communication materials. Moving forward I am excited to advance the science and practice of public health communications within the field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Communications Specialist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
08.2021 - Current
- Serve as CDC’s Office of Health Equity lead digital/content strategist where I develop and streamline communication materials to a wide audience.
- Collaborated with senior leadership in developing CDC’s Health Equity Science and Intervention Strategy, launched in 2021, to transform the approach to health equity at CDC and integrate health equity principles into the agency's work.
- Transformed CDC's CORE capabilities to implement health equity communications in CDC programs, policies, systems, and research that are inclusive of diverse population groups.
- Created the digital strategy and roll out plan that launched CDC's Office's Office of Health Equity’s first (X) Twitter and LinkedIn social media accounts.
- Digital strategist for CDC senior leadership to enhance the reach of public health messaging using digital media.
CDC COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force Lead
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Coordinated communications support between CDC’s COVID-19 Task Force Unit's to ensure rapid response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Collaborated with the Community Interventions and Critical Populations (CICP) Unit to develop new health guidelines to effectively communicate preventative measures to specific audiences.
- Support in development of pilot rapid assessment of cultural and linguistic appropriateness of COVID-19 educational materials.
- Drafted internal and external communication messaging and talking points for CICP TF lead during CDC's Incident Management (IM) meetings on Tuesday and Thursdays each week
- Provided expertise in messaging related to health equity and minority health with the Community Guidance and Disproportionately Affected Population Unit's
- Worked with communication unit’s to update language on considerations and guidance resources on CDC websites
- Facilitated and led weekly CICP IM Weekly Planning Meeting with 20+ response team leads to discuss on-going projects and/or newly published materials to present at weekly senior leadership meetings.
Health Communications (Fellow)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Improved strategic planning of CDC's student fellowship programs by streamlining processes between agency and grantee's.
- Participate in Office of Equal Opportunity, Human Resources, and Office of Health Equity Communications workgroup where I supported the office in strategic planning of agency-wide Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Strategic Plan.
- Authored and published featured articles and blog series on CDC's webpages on a monthly basis.
- Developed and disseminated quarterly public health newsletters using the Adobe Campaign software tool to over 120,000 subscribers.
- Increased response time of CDC public inquiries to the functioning mailbox.
- Optimized the Office's understanding of tools such as, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Social Media accounts, and Zoom Gov.
- Developed event flyers and shared promotional materials with grantees, partners, and external audiences.
Education
Masters in Public Health -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI08.2014
Skills
- Expert communicator in health equity, public health, addressing disparities, and emergency response
- Effective and unique approaches to building increased capacity and strategic partnerships
- Excellent leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
- Experience providing technical assistance to federal, state, and local partners
Timeline
Health Communications Specialist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
08.2021 - Current
CDC COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force Lead
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
10.2020 - 03.2021
Health Communications (Fellow)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
09.2019 - 08.2021
Masters in Public Health -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science -
Wayne State University
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