Katee Evans
Summary
Professional with extensive expertise in crisis management, emergency preparedness, and community engagement. Skilled in designing health programs that meet grant compliance, resulting in improved health outcomes and stakeholder collaboration. Proven track record in aligning health initiatives with community needs to enhance access and effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Culture and Climate School Coordinator
Evanston/Skokie School District 65
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitates staff training on policy updates, system functionalities, and best practices for licensing record maintenance.
- Serves as an active member of the CARES Crisis Team, providing crisis support and intervention during school emergencies.
- Participates in District Critical Incident Response Team operations, ensuring adherence to emergency protocols during high-level incidents.
- Manages responses to crisis drills, including ALICE training, enhancing school readiness, and staff response capabilities.
- Collaborates with district leaders and safety personnel to improve emergency and crisis preparedness plans.
- Delivers CPI training district-wide, focusing on de-escalation strategies and compliant physical hold techniques.
- Analyzes student and community behavioral data to identify gaps, and strengthen preventative response systems.
- Member of the Districtwide Student Safety and Support Committee, contributing to the development and implementation of policies and practices that promote safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments.
Development and Education Director
Sokana Collective Worldwide
01.2023 - Current
- Designs, implements, and evaluates health programs to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Aligns policies with state and local stakeholders for maternal and infant health initiatives.
- Secures over $75,000 in grant funding to support maternal and infant health initiatives.
- Ensures compliance with grant mandates through detailed reporting and documentation.
Family and Community Engagement Specialist
Evanston/Skokie School District 65
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Established partnerships with 10 organizations, enhancing community health access by 30%.
- Tracked developmental and health data to identify disparities, implementing evidence-based interventions.
- Managed licensing and permitting processes for school health initiatives, coordinating temporary food permits.
- Maintained accurate records in licensing system, sending renewal notifications and facilitating inspections, reducing approval processing time by 25%.
Program Coordinator
Chicago Volunteer Doulas, Inc
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Enhanced service delivery quality by 15% through partnerships with five health organizations.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings to facilitate effective program implementation.
- Collaborated on grant applications and supported budget management for program operations.
- Organized community outreach events to promote awareness of doula services.
- Assisted in developing program evaluations to optimize service delivery.
- Managed daily program operations, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
Education
Master Of Public Health (MPH) - Health Administration
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, ILGrant Writing -
DePaul University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Program evaluation
- Health program design
- Crisis management
- Grant writing
- Compliance reporting
- Community engagement
Certification
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor
Timeline
Development and Education Director
Sokana Collective Worldwide
01.2023 - Current
Culture and Climate School Coordinator
Evanston/Skokie School District 65
08.2022 - Current
Family and Community Engagement Specialist
Evanston/Skokie School District 65
03.2020 - 08.2022
Program Coordinator
Chicago Volunteer Doulas, Inc
01.2018 - 08.2023
Master Of Public Health (MPH) - Health Administration
Loyola University of Chicago
Grant Writing -
DePaul University