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Isabella Sesay

Riverside,CA

Summary


Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in public health education and promotion. And hands-on experience gained through academic projects. Internships with Riverside University Health System. Excelled in developing health education programs leveraging data analysis for impactful decision-making, and working abroad. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parent Council Representative

Riverside County Office of Education/ Casa Blanca
08.2024 - Current

Supporting the Preschool Program: Ensuring the preschool's mission and goals are met

Participating in Board Meetings: Attending and actively participating in meetings to discuss and make decisions about the preschool's operations

Policy and Bylaw Development: Helping to develop and review policies and bylaws that govern the preschool

Budget Oversight and Monitoring: Assisting in the preschool's budget.

Community Engagement: Engaging with the community through outreach in health education (nutrition, informing the community about available services and resources), recruitment, promoting regular school attendance, and b partnerships

Fundraising and Grants: Participating in fundraising activities and applying for grants to support the preschool.

Legal and Compliance: Ensuring the preschool complies with local, state, and federal regulations

Internship With WIC and CalFresh Department

Riverside University Health System
02.2024 - 06.2024

Worked with teams to develop solutions and assist in writing the budget for a new program

  • Participated in three workshops and presentations related to Cal-Fresh projects to gain knowledge.
  • Developed a keen ability to communicate and educate clients on various topics relating to their health and well-being. I also developed Gestational diabetes health education programs tailored to specific audiences in two underserved communities.
  • Develop training materials and lesson plans that WIC staff are using

for clients experiencing postpartum loss.

Develop three Health Education tools, such as brochures, flyers, and posters, to educate community members about various health topics and promote healthy behaviors through several WIC social media platforms.

Contact Trac

UnitedHealth Group
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone calls, text, e-mail, and other platforms.
  • Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, documenting potentially affected contacts.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality while managing sensitive personal information during interviews and follow-up communications.
  • Record-keeping is performed by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
  • Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
  • Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
  • Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
  • Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to utilize community resources.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health Education And Promotion

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
08-2024

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Program Administration
  • Media Relations
  • Data Analysis
  • Health Education Program Development and Implementation
  • Community Needs Assessment
  • Health Education Curriculum Design
  • Public Speaking and Teaching
  • Microsoft Office
  • Can work with SPSS

Certification

UNICEF/Ministry of Health Sierra Leone 2010:

Training on Anthropometry and Retrospective and data collection training UNICEF

African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) and United Nations

Development Program (UNDP) (Dakar Senegal) 2015

Training on Gender-Responsive Economic Policy Management

Ministry of Commerce, Beijing, China 2012

Multilateral and Bilateral Trade System and National Development for Strategy for Developing Countries

Timeline

Parent Council Representative

Riverside County Office of Education/ Casa Blanca
08.2024 - Current

Internship With WIC and CalFresh Department

Riverside University Health System
02.2024 - 06.2024

Contact Trac

UnitedHealth Group
06.2020 - 03.2021

Master of Science - Public Health Education And Promotion

California Baptist University
Isabella Sesay