Jill A. Eriksen

Senior Program Manager – Opioid Response Network (ORN)

• Lead program and resource development, guiding project teams from concept to completion.
• Conduct needs assessments, program planning, and evaluation to inform strategy.
• Coordinate with federal agencies, academic partners, and stakeholders to advance project goals.
• Develop evidence-based technical assistance plans using current implementation science.
• Prepare competitive federal grant proposals, progress reports, and budget forecasts.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality deliverables.

• Supervised and mentored multidisciplinary clinical and public health staff in health education, family planning, and infectious disease programs.
• Led community needs assessments, built coalitions, and developed targeted public health initiatives.
• Managed billing operations for Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party payers, streamlining processes for efficiency.
• Secured and administered 11 grants totaling over $700,000 annually, consistently exceeding deliverables.
• Directed crisis communication planning and served as the Information Officer on the Emergency Preparedness Committee.

• Top 3% income earner in a health and wellness company
• Recruited and mentored a national sales team of over 1,000 distributors
• Conducted weekly training meetings
• Educated and encouraged healthy lifestyle choices

• Managed a $120,000 state grant to support pregnant and parenting students, working closely with college administration, faculty, and student services to ensure retention and academic success.
• Provided direct student support through goal setting, individualized service plans, and resource navigation.
• Collaborated with campus departments and community partners to expand health, childcare, and academic resources.
• Maintained accurate records and reporting while managing a high caseload, earning recognition for organizational excellence.

• Supervised health educators while managing and reporting on 7 grants totaling over $650,000 to support countywide health initiatives.
• Designed and delivered health education programs to diverse populations, addressing identified outreach needs.
• Built strong partnerships with community organizations and coalitions to advance public health goals.
• Assessed community health needs, directed program activities, and secured resources to meet emerging priorities.