Juanita Fitzgerald
Avon,IN
Summary
Accomplished well-being and public health professional seeking a leadership position to bring awareness to employee well-being by targeting inequities and Social Determinants of Health in order to create and normalize a healthy company culture. Adept at managing change, while leading diverse teams to improve the lives of others.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Management Specialist
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
Indianapolis, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Ensures that proposals, contracts, and subcontracts are compliant with funding agency, federal, and state requirements
- Review budgets to meet federal guidelines regarding use of funds
- Create and maintains a grants database as a submission and award management tool
- Conduct research to identify potential funding opportunities
Community Health Improvement Manager
Franciscan Alliance
Indianapolis, IN
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Served as Indiana's leader in community benefit and Social Determinants of Health leader overseeing operations, relationships, data and strategic plans to meet health needs in communities that the hospitals serve
- Orchestrated the lifecycle of multiple health equity grants, including staff and budgets, to meet social needs and reduce disparities
- Fostered cross-sector internal and external partnerships to improve SDoH
- Collaborated with marketing to build communication efforts internally and externally to improve well-being strategies
- Engineered immigrant and refugee projects and initiatives that bridged gaps of access to care
- Provided leadership and coached a diverse team in professional and personal development
- Maintained IRS regulations for hospital compliance
Health Coach Manager
American Health Network
Indianapolis, IN
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Spearheaded the Health Coaching Business for Employer Health, onsite Health Coaching clients
- Cultivated secure relationships with HR and senior leaders to ensure excellent implementation of health promotion programs
- Negotiated contracts and closed agreements to maximize profits
- Collaborated with Employer Health Medical Director and Clinic Services Manager to establish best practices for disease management
- Galvanized a remote team of Registered Nurse’s and Registered Dietitian’s
- Designed employee incentive plans and wellness campaigns for clients
- Analyzed data to identify client needs, interests, or concerns in order to develop effective marketing strategies
Senior Wellness Coach
Wellness Coaches
Indianapolis, IN
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Serviced employees by delivering one-on-one behavioral counseling and goal implementation strategies then monitored progress towards attainment of specific goals
- Developed, promoted and managed health and safety programs to reduce chronic illnesses and health issues that improve employee’s lifestyle behavior in efforts to reduce healthcare costs
- Partnered with HR and other client leadership to strategize on ways to improve employee well-being
- Served as subject matter expert in well-being for multiple diverse businesses and organizations
- Compiled data and information to prepare reports highlighting participant progress and success
- Provided expertise on various internal leadership teams
Health Coach
WebMD Health Services
Indianapolis, IN
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided telephonic health coaching to client employees to improve quality of life
- Developed presentations and educated team members on improving quality of health coaching
- Designated member of the Condition Management team to strategize how to better serve participants with severe chronic illnesses
Senior Wellness Coach
Wellness Coaches
Indianapolis, IN
03.2010 - 09.2014
Health Promotion Consultant
WellPoint/Anthem
Merrillville, IN
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Gained knowledge in the managed care industry
- Assisted with regional provider trainings to assure compliance with the Anthem Hoosier Healthwise Medicaid program
- Provided outreach to increase member’s access to prenatal services and information
- Served as community liaison and partnered with community leaders to implement health programs for low income populations
Community Outreach Specialist
Community Healthcare System
East Chicago, IN
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Organized and managed large health fairs and other hospital programs
- Worked closely with physicians and other medical professionals to provide community programs
- Represented the hospital by building solid relationships with community leaders and serving on community boards and coalitions
Education
Master of Arts - Public Health Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LABachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Minor Psychology
Indiana University
Bloomington, INCertified Professional Health and Wellbeing Coach (CPHWC) -
Wellcoaches School of Coaching
2023
Skills
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Results driven
- Leadership
Leadership & Volunteer Experience
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women Health Committee Co-Chair & Leadership Committee member, 2021-present: Advocate on behalf of girls and women in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment
- Project Esteem Mentor-Volunteer, 2018-present: Empower and motivate youth by embracing self-worth and excellence through mentorship
- New Life Health Ministry Co-Leader, 2013-present: Promote awareness and education about physical, mental and spiritual wellness
Accomplishments
- American Fitness Professional & Associates (AFPA)-Certified Nutrition Wellness Consultant, February 2016-2020
- American College of Sports Medicine & National Physical Activity Society (ACSM/NPAS), Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist, March 2015-2018
- American Red Cross CPR/First AID/AED Instructor, Indianapolis, CPR/First AID/AED instructor, December 2010-March 2017
Timeline
Grants Management Specialist
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
05.2023 - Current
Community Health Improvement Manager
Franciscan Alliance
03.2020 - 02.2023
Health Coach Manager
American Health Network
01.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Wellness Coach
Wellness Coaches
03.2016 - 12.2018
Health Coach
WebMD Health Services
09.2014 - 02.2016
Senior Wellness Coach
Wellness Coaches
03.2010 - 09.2014
Health Promotion Consultant
WellPoint/Anthem
06.2007 - 12.2009
Community Outreach Specialist
Community Healthcare System
08.2005 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Public Health Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Minor Psychology
Indiana University
Certified Professional Health and Wellbeing Coach (CPHWC) -
Wellcoaches School of Coaching
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