Emily Purtell
Rensselaer County Department of Health
Rensselaer,US
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated public health and social work professional with experience in community engagement and evidence-based interventions. Expert in advocating for equitable access to healthcare and social services while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and program development. Committed to enhancing health and well-being of diverse populations through impactful initiatives.
Work History
Public Health Planner
5 Years 1 Month- Developed the 2025-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan for Rensselaer County.
- Participated in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment for Rensselaer County, Albany County, Schenectady County, Columbia County, Greene County, and Saratoga County.
- Facilitated effective communication among colleagues, vendors, clients, and guests to enhance collaboration.
- Coordinated Narcan trainings with community partners.
- Maintained the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program activities, quarterly reporting, and procurement of Narcan.
- Led Family & Consumer Science Committee at Rensselaer County Cornell Cooperative Extension, facilitating meetings and initiatives for two terms.
- Work with Emergency Preparedness Division to meet annual deliverables.
- Monitored progress of projects against established timelines ensuring that deadlines were met or exceeded.
- Generated monthly reports detailing progress towards objectives.
- Created detailed agendas, itineraries and program materials for events.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure essential resources for successful project and event execution.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain necessary resources for projects and events.
- Chair of Rensselaer County Health & Wellness Coalition.
- Exercise Evaluator for Mock Point of Dispersion (POD) for Rensselaer County Emergency Preparedness Division.
- Submitted and awarded five NACo Achievement Awards for Rensselaer County.
- Engaged with the community through tabling events, providing information and resources on public health initiatives.
- Coordinated the employee Blood Drive on a monthly basis.
- Member of the Rensselaer County Suicide Prevention Task Force.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to assess public health needs and prioritize initiatives effectively.
- Managed grant applications and funding proposals to support departmental health initiatives.
- Engaged in community outreach efforts to promote awareness of public health resources and services.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to enhance service delivery and population health outcomes.
- Conducted research on emerging health trends, staying current in an ever-changing field of study.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using evidence-based practices, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
- Demonstrated respect for staff, volunteers, and patients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Promoted health equity through targeted interventions tailored to diverse population needs.
Public Health Intern
3 Months- Developed a plan in the event of Rensselaer County Department of Health responding to a radiological event.
- Researched and identified funding opportunities to ensure sustainability of the Radiological Response Annex.
- Researched and identified potential funding opportunities for sustaining the Radiological Response Annex.
- Developed budget plan and grant opportunities to maintain the Radiological Response Annex.
- Updated the Radiological Response Annex for Rensselaer County
- Created online inventory database to track local, statewide, and federal supply availability.
- Developed a budget plan and grant opportunities to maintain the Radiological Response Annex.
Housing Stability Advocate
1 Year 3 Months- Established and nurtured partnerships with agencies and resources to enhance support for families in need.
- Acted as mediator between clients and landlords, as well as advocate with Department of Social Services.
- Maintained a caseload of 60 families
- Participated in on-call rotation to provide support during emergencies.
- Coordinated the Holiday Basket Program and Adopt-A-Family program
- Built and maintained relationships with agencies and resources.
- Maintained grants for Nutritional Program.
- Mediated conflicts between clients and landlords.
Education
Master of Public Health
Master of Social Work
Skills
Public Health Advocacy
Community Outreach
Health promotion
Needs assessment
Health equity
Report Writing
Program Support
Organizational Skills
Analytical skills
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Staff supervision
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Staff supervision
Certification
- Public Health Essentials Certificate, Cornell University - 2023
Timeline
Public Health Planner
Rensselaer County Department of Health
07.2021 - CurrentRead More
Public Health Intern
Rensselaer County Department of Health
01.2020 - 04.2020Read More
Housing Stability Advocate
St. Paul's Center
09.2016 - 12.2017Read More
University of New England
Master of Social Work
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University of New England
Master of Public Health
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