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Judy Dahlstrom

Taylorsville,NC

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience at Partners Health Management, excelling in project management and community outreach. Proven track record in grant writing and fostering relationships, leading to a significant budget increase. Strong leadership and organizational skills drive successful initiatives, enhancing service delivery and stakeholder engagement across diverse populations.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hickory City Schools

Substitute Teacher
08.2023 - Current
  • Educated middle school students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.

Hickory City Schools

Sixth Grade Teacher
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Taught sixth grade Science at Northview Middle School
  • Provided student and parent support that included academic performance and behaviors
  • Implemented numerous educational and interactive tools

Hickory City Schools

Behavioral Support Specialist
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked with middle school students who demonstrated anger, anxiety, fear, or other unusual or inappropriate behaviors
  • Assisted with and provided solutions to faculty and administrators regarding student behavioral issues.

Partners Health Management

Project Manager
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Organized, implemented and managed all functions of a $4 million federal grant
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports
  • Developed and implemented processes around outreach, community resources and stakeholder engagement
  • Worked collaboratively with consultants and internal work groups
  • Tracked, maintained and analyzed data for reporting and charting

Partners Health Management

Project Manager
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Fostered and maintained stable, productive working relationships with behavioral health providers in eight county area
  • Lead and/or assisted in various projects, including the 2020 Community Needs Assessment, Social Determinants of Health, Aunt Bertha implementation, and Mobile Crisis Management reporting
  • Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company

Partners Health Management

Special Project Manager
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Managed, tracked and reported progress of key projects and initiatives as directed by CEO and executive leadership including strategic plan, Transitions to Community Living (DOJ Settlement) and Rutherford County acquisition
  • Researched, developed, and implemented emergency procedures for staff in five locations; produced all accompanying instruction manuals

Partners Health Management

Provider Network Specialist
07.2012 - 10.2015
  • Operationalized hubs (safe, known places for care) in four counties
  • Developed, wrote and processed Requests for Proposals for services
  • Coordinated and facilitated start-up of credentialing and provider enrollments

Mental Health Partners

Development Coordinator
01.2006 - 07.2012
  • Managed public information and communications
  • Planned and implemented community and agency event planning
  • Performed background research, compiled stats and materials and wrote various grants
  • Assisted with grievance management

Adult Life Programs, Inc.

Executive Director
01.1992 - 01.2006
  • Growth of agency during tenure from two sites, eight employees and $200,000 budget to five sites, 40 employees and $1 million budget
  • Management of five adult day health and day care sites in three counties
  • Client, Board of Directors and staff recruitment
  • Oversight of Board of Directors, operating budget, hiring, supervision, training, insurance and employee benefits administration
  • Developed agency policies and procedures

Brian Center Health and Rehab

Admissions Director
12.1989 - 01.1992
  • Cultivated relationships with hospitals to maintain census at 167 bed nursing home
  • Served as chair of 'I Make a Difference' committee for employees to enhance patient experiences and engage with the community

Catawba Valley Area Girl Scout Council, Inc.

Field Director/Program Director/Camp Director
03.1986 - 01.1992
  • Recruited, trained and coordinated volunteers within seven county area
  • Modeled Girl Scout mission with girls and adults for special events and programming
  • Directed all aspects of seven week residential camp for girls including staff recruitment, hiring, meal planning, puchases, health and safety and day to day operations

Education

Non-Profit Management -

Duke University
01.2003

Bachelor of Science Degree -

Slippery Rock University
05-1980

Skills

  • Communications
  • Administrative
  • Organization
  • Leadership
  • Project Planning
  • MS Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Google Docs, Sheets
  • Grant Writing and Fundraising
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Project management
  • Community outreach

Certification

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Training

  • Project Management
  • Mental Health First Aid - Adult and Child
  • HIPAA and Confidentiality
  • Process Mapping

Timeline

Hickory City Schools

Substitute Teacher
08.2023 - Current

Hickory City Schools

Sixth Grade Teacher
08.2022 - 06.2023

Hickory City Schools

Behavioral Support Specialist
01.2022 - 06.2022

Partners Health Management

Project Manager
09.2020 - 01.2022

Partners Health Management

Project Manager
09.2018 - 09.2020

Partners Health Management

Special Project Manager
10.2015 - 09.2018

Partners Health Management

Provider Network Specialist
07.2012 - 10.2015

Mental Health Partners

Development Coordinator
01.2006 - 07.2012

Adult Life Programs, Inc.

Executive Director
01.1992 - 01.2006

Brian Center Health and Rehab

Admissions Director
12.1989 - 01.1992

Catawba Valley Area Girl Scout Council, Inc.

Field Director/Program Director/Camp Director
03.1986 - 01.1992

Non-Profit Management -

Duke University

Bachelor of Science Degree -

Slippery Rock University