Erica Acheampomaa
Woodbridge,NJ
Summary
Professional wellness expert with proven track record in promoting health and wellness. Created successful wellness initiatives that enhanced employee health and productivity. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Educator
Capitol County Children Collaborative
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with Child Family Teams to develop and integrate self-management health goals into service plans for youth
- Provide health education specific to chronic conditions and offer motivational support to improve treatment adherence and promote healthy lifestyle changes.
- Support families through health promotion planning, resource facilitation, and monitoring of progress to meet wellness goals.
- Coordinate with community services, ensuring timely access to resources and services for families, and advocating for their needs.
- Conduct follow-up and transitional care support, ensuring continuity of care and monitoring youth outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with Medicaid standards and targeted case management regulations while ensuring HIPAA confidentiality.
- Facilitating meetings to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Outreach Representative
Zufall Health Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients in accessing Medicaid, food stamps, transportation, and other critical services.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and community agencies, advocating for their needs.
- Provided health education and basic information to patients to enhance their well-being.
- Utilized ECW software to maintain accurate activity logs, referrals, and documentation.
- Assisted in securing funding through grant applications and fundraising efforts, supporting continued program growth.
- Organized networking opportunities between key stakeholders within the community to facilitate collaboration.
- Conducted presentations to educate the public on the importance of our mission and services provided.
- Collaborated with internal departments to ensure cohesive messaging across all outreach materials and initiatives.
Student Peer Facilitator
RBHS Student Experience Symposium
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Co-led dialogues on topics such as mental health, identity, and student life, fostering open communication within the Rutgers community
- Collaborated with peers and faculty to assess the challenges students face and contribute solutions
- Supported students and individuals with issues, liaising between participants, families, and program executives about needs.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop tailored intervention plans for at-risk students, improving their chances of academic success.
- Empowered fellow students to take ownership of their learning experiences by sharing best practices for studying, note-taking, and test preparation.
Student Ambassador
Rutgers School of Public Health
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Led campus tours for prospective students and shared personal insights into academic life at the School of Public Health
- Participated in student panels, engaging with incoming students and promoting the school’s resources
Youth Program Counselor
Artists Mentoring Against Racism Drugs & Violence (AMARD&V)
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated workshops for at-risk youth, covering conflict resolution and self-esteem, and provided mental health support
- Collaborated on a team that delivered arts education and health mentoring to 50+ underserved youth
- Enhanced program effectiveness by developing and implementing comprehensive counseling strategies.
- Delivered engaging workshops on relevant topics, enhancing yputh understanding of key issues and strategies for success.
Project Gap Coordinator
Student Affairs Division, Elizabeth City State Uni
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Facilitated cross-departmental workshops to identify process improvements, leading to more efficient workflow and reduced bottlenecks.
Student Intern, Senior Nutrition Program
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted client assessments and supported senior nutrition program logistics, ensuring the well-being of elderly clients
- Assist in supporting and promoting nutritional well-being for older adults within the community.
- Helping to plan, prepare, and distribute nutritious meals while ensuring that dietary needs are met for seniors.
- Educate participants about healthy eating habits, provide nutritional resources, and support efforts to improve food security for this population.
- Facilitate workshops and activities that raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition for aging individuals, contributing to their overall health and quality of life.
Student Fellow
North Carolina Civic Fellowship Program
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted student voting rights and participated in campus voter registration and outreach efforts
Career Peer Ambassador
Elizabeth City State University Career Development Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in organizing career fairs and workshops, provided peer resume reviews, and offered career development guidance to students
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback surveys from participants, refining strategies based on collected data for continuous improvement of the Peer Ambassador program.
- Organized events to raise awareness about mental health, bullying prevention, alcohol abuse, and other relevant topics for high school students.
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC05-2022
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Wellness program development
- Nutrition expertise
- Workshop design
- Creative thinking
- Networking and relationship building
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Health assessment
- Research analysis
- Community engagement
- Advocacy
- Fundraising
- Group Facilitation
Accomplishments
United Nations General Assembly ECOSOC Youth Forum (April 2024) – Participant in discussions on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Rutgers Wellness PHirst Program,Bronze Tier Winner (Spring 2023) – Focused on student wellness and professional development.
- National Society of Leadership and Success, Member: – Cultivated leadership through campus initiatives.(2019-2024
-Rutgers School of Public Health Honor Roll, Spring 2023 – Spring 2024
- Wellness PHirst Program, Bronze Tier Wellness Winner, Spring (2023)
- Elizabeth City State University Chancellor’s List, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
- Career Peer Advisory Award, 2022
- Mental Health First Aid Certified, 2022
Girl Up Leadership Summit(July 2019) – Advocate for girls’ education and policy discussions.
- Viking Spirit Award, April 2019
- Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Emerging Leaders Award, April 2019
- Honor Roll, Fall 2019
- North Carolina Campus Compact Community Impact Award, 2018
Languages
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Health and Wellness Educator
Capitol County Children Collaborative
07.2024 - Current
Student Peer Facilitator
RBHS Student Experience Symposium
09.2023 - 05.2024
Outreach Representative
Zufall Health Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Program Counselor
Artists Mentoring Against Racism Drugs & Violence (AMARD&V)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Ambassador
Rutgers School of Public Health
05.2023 - 05.2024
Project Gap Coordinator
Student Affairs Division, Elizabeth City State Uni
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Intern, Senior Nutrition Program
Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student Fellow
North Carolina Civic Fellowship Program
08.2021 - 05.2022
Career Peer Ambassador
Elizabeth City State University Career Development Center
01.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Public Health
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Elizabeth City State University
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