FREZZELL BREWER
New York City
Summary
Master of Public Health graduate with over 14 years of experience in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and public health program oversight. Skilled in epidemiologic methods, statistical analysis using SAS and R, and program evaluation through graduate research and applied practice. Proven ability to conduct compliance audits, incident investigations, and data-driven quality improvement initiatives. Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights that support evidence based public health decision making.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Job Path NYC
New York City
06.2021 - Current
- Ensure agency compliance with OPWDD requirements and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments across Day Habilitation, Residential Habilitation, and Supported Employment programs.
- Audit billing documentation and service records to identify compliance gaps and mitigate regulatory risk.
- Investigate agency incidents through document review, evidence collection, and analysis.
- Design and implement corrective action plans that resolve compliance deficiencies and strengthen program controls.
- Collaborate with program leadership to maintain readiness for external audits and regulatory reviews.
DIRECT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Job Path NYC
New York City
08.2012 - 06.2021
- Supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving personal, educational, vocational, and community integration goals.
- Facilitated participation in employment, volunteer, educational, and recreational activities.
- Promoted person-centered planning and self-determination through informed decision-making support.
- Maintained accurate service documentation, case notes, and monthly progress reports.
- Coordinated communication among healthcare providers, supervisors, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
ADULT LEAD POISONING PREVENTION INTERN
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
New York, NY
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted with data collection, entry, management, and quality assurance activities for the Adult Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
- Maintained and updated program databases including EpiQuest, DocSpace, and Adult Risk E-Forms.
- Processed and coded patient interview data according to public health reporting guidelines.
- Supported surveillance and case management activities through record review and documentation.
- Collaborated with program staff and observed public health program operations and environmental health initiatives.
Education
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY06-2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY - BIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY08-2019
Skills
- OPWDD Compliance, Internal Audits, Policy Interpretation, Quality Assurance, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Corrective Action Planning, Regulatory Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Management, Microsoft Excel, SAS, R, Logistic Regression, Epidemiologic Methods, Program Evaluation, Public Health Surveillance, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Health Communication, Team Collaboration, Statistical Analysis, Critical Thinking, Program Development, Adaptability
- Compliance monitoring
Timeline
COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Job Path NYC
06.2021 - Current
DIRECT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Job Path NYC
08.2012 - 06.2021
ADULT LEAD POISONING PREVENTION INTERN
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
09.2011 - 08.2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY - BIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY
College of Staten Island
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai