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Jennifer Torres

Cherry Hill,NJ

Summary

Mission-driven professional transitioning from a distinguished 34-year career in public health to a role in education. Established reputation in mentoring, training, leadership, and effective communication. Solid experience in engaging diverse audiences, managing teams, and delivering complex information in accessible ways. Conducted over 100 classroom trainings and prepared to create inclusive, collaborative classroom environments that promote student growth and lifelong learning.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Health Advisor – Officer in Charge

CDC
01.2015 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Philadelphia Port Health Station
  • Promoted for exceptional leadership during the Ebola crisis, coordinating across 3 medical facilities and providing disease surveillance at the Ports of Entry.
  • Spearheaded 100+ educational sessions on COVID-19 prevention for airport and federal stakeholders, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate based on post-training surveys, and directly improving public health awareness.
  • Developed instructional materials and health education curricula tailored for professional, non-medical audiences to enhance understanding of disease transmission and prevention.
  • Facilitated cross-agency collaboration workshops with the Department of Homeland Security, resulting in a 40% increase in the efficiency of port-of-entry health screenings.
  • Supervised and mentored a team of 6 staff, fostering a nurturing and collaborative environment.
  • Championed a positive learning environment through team-building and reflective practice sessions, resulting in a 50% improvement in communication.
  • Philadelphia Port Health Station

Public Health Advisor – Assistant Officer in Charge

CDC
03.2007 - 12.2015
  • Company Overview: Philadelphia & Honolulu Port Health Stations
  • Developed and delivered over 20 trainings for Customs and Fire/EMS staff, enhancing awareness of CDC illness response protocols.
  • Designed lesson plans on communicable disease guidelines for more than 100 personnel, strengthening cross-agency collaboration and preparedness.
  • Conducted educational outreach to airline staff and first responders on symptoms and containment of the 10 quarantinable diseases.
  • Applied adult learning principles in educational sessions, adapting content to diverse audiences with varying levels of prior knowledge.
  • Philadelphia & Honolulu Port Health Stations

Public Health Advisor – Disease Intervention Specialist

CDC/Chicago Dept. of Public Health
05.2002 - 03.2007
  • Supervised and trained a team of five disease investigators, leading weekly case conferences and hands-on workshops to reinforce investigation protocols.
  • Collaborated with public and community organizations to develop culturally responsive education strategies and outreach materials reaching over 100 individuals.
  • Led sessions in Chicago Highschools teaching STD transmission to a classroom of 35 students.

Education

Master of Science - Emergency and Disaster Management

Trident University International
01.2010

Accomplishments

  • Awarded four CDC & ATSDR Honor Awards for exemplary crisis response during Ebola, MERS, COVID-19, and Operation Allies Welcome.
  • Transitioned from field leadership to training roles, demonstrating a natural aptitude for instruction and mentorship.

Key Skills

Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Training Material Development, Learning Principles, Educational Technology, Remote Learning Technologies, Curriculum Development, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Competency-Based Assessment, Team Building, Mentorship, Staff Development, Team Management, Conflict Resolution, Cross-Cultural Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Coordination, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Performance Tracking

Timeline

Public Health Advisor – Officer in Charge

CDC
01.2015 - 04.2025

Public Health Advisor – Assistant Officer in Charge

CDC
03.2007 - 12.2015

Public Health Advisor – Disease Intervention Specialist

CDC/Chicago Dept. of Public Health
05.2002 - 03.2007

Master of Science - Emergency and Disaster Management

Trident University International
Jennifer Torres