Jessica Henry
Wyandotte,MI
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in community health. Talent for effectively navigating challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach. Able to tackle new tasks with ease. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Community Health - Toledo
Bon Secours Mercy Health
06.2019 - Current
- Develop a working knowledge of existing conditions, trends, activities and public policies affecting the community, and assists with assessment of health status and conditions within the social environment
- Responsible for market community benefit goals and reporting
- Serves as market expert in community benefit reporting
- Provide significant assistance in creation of Community Health Needs Assessments within assigned geographic area
- Interact effectively with local system management, elected officials and their staff, and community agencies, and potential funders or investors
- Develop effective relationships with community leaders and residents across diverse interests, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds, including formation of community coalitions and priorities
- Assist in legislative and public policy advocacy to local and state government officials for issues that impact the health and well-being of the community
- Implement priorities resulting from Community Health Needs Assessments
- Provide input to proposals and capital requests related to community revitalization and/or economic development
- Collaborate with and maintain network of civic partners in the service of addressing the health and well-being needs of communities
- Engage state and county partners with attention to grant and funding opportunities; assist in preparation of grant applications
- Serve as resource to local and market leadership teams in the promotion of effective community partnerships across the care continuum, providing direct management to key resources as assigned
- Prepare internal and external documents, including evaluation and process reports, board and public presentations, and funding requests
Community Health Needs Manager
Mercy Health
11.2013 - 06.2019
- Develops, organizes, coordinates, implements and manages programs and initiatives to meet the identified community health needs and objectives
- Serves as key community representative for Mercy Health as it relates to the community needs and priority health issues
- Manages Community Health Affairs staff and department responsibilities
- Manages Mercy Health Senior Wellness Center staff and department responsibilities
- Assists with the community health assessment and responsibilities on behalf of Mercy Health
- Serves as a liaison on identified both internal and community organizations, committees and task forces
- Monitors and assists in establishing methods, programs and initiative evaluation, measurement and reporting
- Serves as a Mercy Health spokesperson for media interviews; Mercy Health programs, community initiatives, events and health screenings
- Works with internal and external partners and organizations to position Mercy Health as a health care leader and provider of services that exemplify Mercy Health's mission
- Promotes Mercy Health through representation at community events, organizations, committees, coalitions and health initiatives as appropriate
Education
Graduate Certificate - Public Health
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2017
Bachelor Education - Public Affairs And Community Service
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH05.1993
Skills
- Program Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Relationship Development
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Wellness Education Programs
- Effective Communication
- Non-Profit Leadership
Certification
Certified in Public Health
Timeline
Director, Community Health - Toledo
Bon Secours Mercy Health
06.2019 - Current
Community Health Needs Manager
Mercy Health
11.2013 - 06.2019
Certified in Public Health
Graduate Certificate - Public Health
University of Florida
Bachelor Education - Public Affairs And Community Service
University of Toledo
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
Owens Community College
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