KAT SALAZAR
Orlando,FL
Summary
Aspiring Humanitarian Aid Leader with 10 years of experience implementing and managing programs in capacity and resilience building, social impact, public health, environmental sustainability, health equity, food security, and community development. Demonstrated expertise in developing and deploying client, member, donor, volunteer, and data management software, as well as optimizing business processes for non-profit organizations and private companies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator - Health Equity
ORLANDO HEALTH - Winnie Palmer Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Lead and oversee all operational functions of the Health Equity Program, managing the enrollment, care coordination, and ongoing support for 500+ vulnerable mothers, driving initiatives to reduce maternal morbidity and enhance health outcomes for both mothers and children.
- Direct two high-impact quality improvement initiatives, optimizing program efficiency while ensuring the integrity of all program data, inventory management, and charting, leading to enhanced reporting and program outcomes.
- Design, produce, and distribute evidence-based health literacy materials for mothers, improving patient education and engagement; manage all patient communications and support, including phone outreach, to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery and sustained patient participation.
Bartender
A LA CART
03.2024 - Current
- Serve high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Perform opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Foster culture of teamwork, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operation during high-traffic periods.
Vice President, Board of Directors
YNPN SAN DIEGO
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided visionary leadership and strategic direction for YNPN San Diego, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing overall mission effectiveness.
- Fostered a collaborative and high-performing board culture through effective communication, mentoring, and facilitation of board meetings and strategic planning sessions.
- Championed community outreach and engagement initiatives, successfully advocating for young nonprofit professionals and increasing the organization's visibility and impact within the San Diego nonprofit sector.
Programming Co-Chair, Board of Directors
YNPN SAN DIEGO
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Designed and implemented a diverse range of professional development programs and events, increasing member engagement and enhancing the skill sets of young nonprofit professionals in San Diego.
- Established strategic partnerships with local nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to expand program offerings and resources, fostering a collaborative network that benefited the YNPN San Diego community.
- Led the planning, coordination, and execution of high-quality events and workshops, ensuring smooth operations and positive attendee experiences while consistently meeting participation and satisfaction targets.
Program Director - Community Health & Well-Being
YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Led health pilot programming to build Centers for Well-Being foundational structure for 3 branches in the San Diego region, implementing SOPs for multi-functional operations, including data management systems utilized throughout associations.
- Achieved evidence-based measurements and KPIs by developing programs such as Immunization Clinics, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, Food Distributions, Healthy Cooking, and monthly resource fairs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being reducing barriers to the community.
- Managed more than $342,000 in grants and acquired additional funding to address social determinants of health for BIPOC families, LGBTQIA+, and multigenerational populations.
Lead Support Specialist - Housing Our Youth
YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided intentional case management for youth experiencing homelessness and implemented personalized Progression Plans to support participants mindfully and efficiently
- Served as program liaison responsible for designing and leading grant initiatives and funder collaboratives
- Permanently housed 67 youth with care coordination team by enhancing program's capacity with wrap-around services and operations
Residential Care Worker
UNI Healthcare
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated services including planning, monitoring, documenting, and conducting evaluations of residents at 24-hour temporary shelter, Polinsky Children's Center.
- Provided 1:1 behavioral assistance to achieve goals (behavior, communication, social, daily living) for newborns to 17 residents.
- Utilized behavioral interventions according to Nurtured Heart Approach and physical techniques to prevent injury to residents and others and to ensure safe and therapeutic environments.
Youth Care Worker
New Alternatives, INC
04.2021 - 07.2021
Community Connector
2-1-1 San Diego
12.2020 - 04.2021
Sustainability Coordinator
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership
09.2019 - 12.2020
AmeriCorps VIP Fellow
SBCS Corp
08.2018 - 09.2019
Education
Master of Science - Humanitarian Action
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01.2018
Skills
- Program Design & Development
- Operations Management
- Community Engagement & Organization
- Resource Navigation
- Personnel Management
- Executive Level Cross-team Collaboration
- Organization Culture Building
- Quality Improvement
- Data Analytics, Tracking and Evaluation
- Outreach & Marketing
Certification
SCIENTIFIC: Health Science Quantitative/Qualitative Data Collection and Sampling, Research and Evaluation
TECHNICAL: Microsoft Office, Google Suite , Adobe , Project Management Software, Marketing, RED Cap, Better Impact, Salesforce, ETO, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
AWARDS: YMCA- Rookie of the Year 2022, Director of the Year 2023 - Raising the B.A.R. (Belonging, Achievement, Relationships)
CERTIFICATIONS: CPR and First Aid, Basic Life Support, Healthy Heart Ambassador, Hunger Free Navigator, Volunteer Management, Mental Health First Aid
FRAMEWORKS: Positive Youth Development (PYD), Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), Mindful Forgiveness, C.A.A.V.E., Nurtured Heart Approach
Timeline
Program Coordinator - Health Equity
ORLANDO HEALTH - Winnie Palmer Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Bartender
A LA CART
03.2024 - Current
Vice President, Board of Directors
YNPN SAN DIEGO
01.2023 - 12.2023
Program Director - Community Health & Well-Being
YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
10.2022 - 09.2023
Lead Support Specialist - Housing Our Youth
YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
03.2022 - 10.2022
Residential Care Worker
UNI Healthcare
08.2021 - 11.2022
Youth Care Worker
New Alternatives, INC
04.2021 - 07.2021
Programming Co-Chair, Board of Directors
YNPN SAN DIEGO
01.2021 - 12.2022
Community Connector
2-1-1 San Diego
12.2020 - 04.2021
Sustainability Coordinator
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership
09.2019 - 12.2020
AmeriCorps VIP Fellow
SBCS Corp
08.2018 - 09.2019
SCIENTIFIC: Health Science Quantitative/Qualitative Data Collection and Sampling, Research and Evaluation
TECHNICAL: Microsoft Office, Google Suite , Adobe , Project Management Software, Marketing, RED Cap, Better Impact, Salesforce, ETO, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
AWARDS: YMCA- Rookie of the Year 2022, Director of the Year 2023 - Raising the B.A.R. (Belonging, Achievement, Relationships)
CERTIFICATIONS: CPR and First Aid, Basic Life Support, Healthy Heart Ambassador, Hunger Free Navigator, Volunteer Management, Mental Health First Aid
FRAMEWORKS: Positive Youth Development (PYD), Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), Mindful Forgiveness, C.A.A.V.E., Nurtured Heart Approach
Master of Science - Humanitarian Action
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University, Fullerton
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