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GERDA LOUIZI

GERDA LOUIZI

Public Health Analyst
Duluth,GA

Summary

Agile program analyst who excels in delivering actionable insights and driving process improvements. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Expertise in data analysis, problem-solving, and program evaluation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Consultant

ServeHaiti, LLC
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided technical assistance to the governing board on public health topics, including social determinants of health, community health care workers, and coalition-building strategies, utilizing PowerPoint presentations to enhance understanding.
  • Developed strategic goals, objectives, and work plans to increase funding and volunteer staff for maternal health and nutrition programs.
  • Executed program development and created logic models to align with the organization's vision and mission, optimizing a $1 million grant writing campaign.

Public Health Analyst (Vitek Contractor)

Center for Disease Control and Injury Prevention
11.2021 - 02.2025
  • Served as program coordinator for the Office of Smoking on Health(OSH), managing pre- and post-award activities for over 60 grants annually, ensuring timely release of $200M in federal funding.
  • Enhanced program delivery through the collection, analysis, and reporting of funding and program data to support strategic decisions.
  • Negotiated award timelines with internal teams, maintaining end-to-end tracking in GrantSolutions and meeting 100% of deadlines over three years.
  • Reduced application processing time by 25% and improved internal consistency across programs by developing SOPs and guidance guides.
  • Developed web content for seven NOFOs, including $85.7M annually for the National Tobacco Control Program, improving applicant understanding of deadlines and eligibility.
  • Delivered technical assistance and group training on GrantSolutions to over 20 program staff, reducing system errors and speeding up Notice of Award issuance.
  • Authored and published the OSH Weekly Dose Newsletter, reaching over 500+ public health stakeholders with timely funding alerts, research updates, and program deadlines.

Grant Manager (Cherokee Nation Contractor)

Center for Disease Control and Injury Prevention
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Selected to assume high-profile grant portfolio based on strong recipient relationships, reliability, and proven expertise in technical assistance.
  • Coordinated grant applications against tight deadlines, successfully awarding $2.25 billion nationwide.
  • Led the closeout of expired grants by coordinating with recipients to recover required documentation, de-obligating over $1M in unused funds for reallocation to COVID-19 relief efforts, while ensuring full compliance with audit and reporting requirements.
  • Performed in-depth cost analysis on over 50 budgetary actions, ensuring 100% allocability and allowability in funding and compliance with federal guidelines.
  • Facilitated targeted training for grant recipients on budget revisions, financial reporting, and prior approval requirements, significantly strengthening compliance and reducing errors by 25% across the portfolio.
  • Built partnerships with state and local governments to coordinate pandemic response grants, improving compliance and strengthening public health outcomes.
  • Aggregated and analyzed financial data from 34 states, localities, and associated territories, producing reports that informed program decision-making and identified funding alignment improvements.

Grant Manager (Chenega Corporation Contractor)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
05.2020 - 03.2021
    • Managed the full grant lifecycle, including pre-award assessments, award administration, and post-award closeouts, for over 60 grant recipients.
    • Processed 58 awards within 10 days, facilitating $165M in funding impacting 39M people across 490 tribes in response to the public health COVID-19 emergency.
    • Conducted training sessions on budget revisions, uniform grant guidance and reporting for over 100 applicants, enhancing compliance for new program managers.
    • Facilitated program and grant staff collaboration by efficiently managing grant activities, project workflows and client communications.
    • Prepared no-cost extensions and supplemental funding awards to ensure continued access to resources for addressing growing public health needs.
    • Forged partnerships with Native American/Alaska Native managers, improving grant performance and increasing public health outcomes.

Community Liaison

Georgia Online Academy
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Proactively identified and referred families to relevant community resources, ensuring seamless continuity of services for at-risk students and their families.
  • Facilitated communication between families, the Georgia Archives, and the State Charter School Commission, ensuring continued access to education for more than 2,000 students.
  • Oversaw financial audits and fiscal performance for a portfolio of grants, including closeout documentation and final data reporting for public transparency, enhancing accountability.
  • Created a process to coordinate the transfer of 3,000+ student records in full compliance with FERPA, safeguarding student privacy.

Education & Donor Relations Committee Member

Junior League of North Fulton and Gwinnett County
10.2016 - 01.2019
  • Served on education and donor relations committees, organizing events and activities to support women's and girls' empowerment.
  • Organized fundraising events, improved participant engagement through educational workshops, and expanded program reach, leading to 20% growth in event attendance.

Executive Director of Federal Programs

Georgia Online Academy
06.2017 - 11.2018
  • Promoted to lead a division of 20+ virtual staff managing federal grants, student services, and compliance.
  • Implemented a new community-based student support system that increased student satisfaction by 30% and ensured 100% federal compliance.
  • Developed and implemented a staff development program, achieving 92% staff retention rate over three years, significantly improving student outcomes.
  • Oversaw $2M+ in federal funds across 11 campuses, optimizing fund use and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Developed logic models and performance frameworks, streamlining grant execution and achieving a 15% increase in student services.
  • Facilitated group planning and meetings, coordinating project teams to improve communication and collaboration by 20%.
  • Consolidated and summarized data analyses and project/grant activity findings, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

Director of Federal Programs

Georgia Online Academy (State Charter Virtual School Network)
06.2014 - 06.2017
  • Directed long-range planning, organization, evaluation and coordination of district's educational and special population programs.
  • Used agile methodologies to develop workflows, project timelines, and evaluation tools, achieving a 25% improvement in community engagement over three years.
  • Led strategic statewide intervention initiatives for at-risk students, achieving a 60% reduction in the achievement gap over three years and successfully transitioning the school out of Title I priority status.
  • Increased program reach from 150 to over 2,000 students by leveraging data analysis to transition from targeted assistance to a schoolwide Title I program and securing $250,000 in additional federal funds.
  • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative program data, including community surveys and student achievement, to inform decision-making and develop a logic model, resulting in a 10% increase in program impact within the first year.
  • Conducted evaluations to assess compliance, effectiveness, and risk mitigation, achieving an average 10% improvement in program outcomes annually.
  • Established CFR 200-compliant grant policies and procedures, enhancing accountability and performance, leading to 85% reporting accuracy in federal audits.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology

Daemen University
Amherst, New York

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington

Education Specialist (EdS) - Educational Technology

Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Data collection & Analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Budgeting & Financial stewardship
  • Knowledge management
  • Compliance & Risk mitigation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Workplan and KPI tracking
  • SmartSheets
  • Workflow optimization & Mapping
  • Business analysis
  • Operational efficiency

Languages

French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Program Consultant

ServeHaiti, LLC
01.2023 - Current

Public Health Analyst (Vitek Contractor)

Center for Disease Control and Injury Prevention
11.2021 - 02.2025

Grant Manager (Cherokee Nation Contractor)

Center for Disease Control and Injury Prevention
03.2021 - 11.2021

Grant Manager (Chenega Corporation Contractor)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
05.2020 - 03.2021

Community Liaison

Georgia Online Academy
11.2018 - 04.2019

Executive Director of Federal Programs

Georgia Online Academy
06.2017 - 11.2018

Education & Donor Relations Committee Member

Junior League of North Fulton and Gwinnett County
10.2016 - 01.2019

Director of Federal Programs

Georgia Online Academy (State Charter Virtual School Network)
06.2014 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology

Daemen University

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

Eastern Washington University

Education Specialist (EdS) - Educational Technology

Lesley University

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