Jada Lanier
Middletown
Summary
Results-driven Public Health Advisor with extensive experience in disease investigation, health communications, and project coordination. Proven ability to execute public health initiatives with a focus on health equity, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in developing communication strategies, facilitating community outreach, and managing cross-departmental collaboration to achieve measurable public health outcomes. Adept at navigating complex public health environments with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Advisor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive communications audits to assess the reach, accessibility, and inclusivity of public health messages across various formats, ensuring alignment with community needs and health equity goals.
- Collaborate with division leaders to develop culturally sensitive and plain-language health communications, addressing gaps in health literacy and trust among diverse populations.
- Support immunization case investigations by streamlining data collection and reporting processes, resulting in improved vaccination rates and program outcomes.
- Facilitate focus groups, community discussions, and surveys to gather qualitative feedback, ensuring public health strategies are community-informed.
- Lead the development of a comprehensive communications plan to enhance community outreach, rebuild trust, and reduce disparities in accessing public health information.
- Design templates and standardized tools for consistent messaging, enabling sustainable and scalable outreach efforts across all OCDOH divisions.
Communicable Disease Specialist
Dekalb Public Health
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted confidential interviews for STD/HIV cases, achieving a 90% contact tracing success rate within the first three months.
- Educated individuals and partners on disease prevention, leading to a 25% increase in partner treatment compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and community organizations to boost HIV testing rates by 15% within a year.
- Linked over 120 individuals to HIV care and support services in six months, improving treatment outcomes.
- Documented case data and analyzed trends, supporting a 10% reduction in STD/HIV cases within the county.
- Participated in public health outreach events, increasing community awareness and program participation by 30%.
Wellness Coordinator
The Joint Chiropractic
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Developed wellness programs targeted on specific groups and areas of wellness.
- Collected and tracked information about participation and outcomes of individual programs.
- Conducted consultations to assess patient wellness needs and educate on chiropractic care benefits.
- Collaborated with the chiropractic team to design tailored wellness plans, improving patient satisfaction.
- Supported community wellness events, increasing patient inquiries by 40% and program enrollment by 35%.
- Monitored patient progress and provided feedback to ensure seamless care delivery, contributing to a 10% improvement in outcomes.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Management And Policy
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2023
Skills
- Behavioral interventions
- Technical Proficiency
- Chronic disease management
- Data interpretation
- Health communication
- Community outreach
- Public health education
- Health promotion
Timeline
Public Health Advisor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
10.2024 - Current
Communicable Disease Specialist
Dekalb Public Health
12.2023 - 09.2024
Wellness Coordinator
The Joint Chiropractic
01.2021 - 11.2023
Master of Public Health - Health Management And Policy
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
North Carolina A&T State University
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