Kelci Tarascio
Tarpon Springs
Summary
An impact driven and relationship guided professional with more than 8 years of experience developing cross-sector partnerships, managing multi-million dollar portfolios, and cultivating intentional relationships to advance common goals. Skilled in engaging the right stakeholders, long-range and strategic planning, and collaboration to drive longstanding impact in the community. Organized and quick-thinking professional that thrives in fast paced and creative problem solving environments, eager to leverage institutional knowledge and expertise to drive donor development and philanthropic growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator - Pinellas County
BayCare Health System
01.2022 - Current
- Identify and cultivate strategic community partnerships to meet community needs and organizational objectives.
- Communicate programmatic impact and updates to hospital leadership, board and committee members, and community stakeholders.
- Develop and oversee a robust portfolio exceeding $5.5m annually across four BayCare hospitals, spanning over 30 different projects and partnerships.
- Lead outreach and engagement efforts throughout Pinellas County to promote BayCare's commitment to the community.
- Engage in strategic planning, collective thinking, and problem solving to advance BayCare's Community Benefit impact.
- Maintain knowledge on local resources, contacts, and programs to build pathways for connections and collaborative opportunities.
- Coordinate the design and execution of events that demonstrate BayCare's Community Benefit efforts to a variety of audiences.
Biological Scientist III
Florida Department of Health - Pinellas County
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Organized outreach opportunities to prevent opioid overdoses, focusing on education and harm reduction.
- Participated in planning sessions dedicated to reducing opioid overdose deaths in Pinellas County.
- Developed a network of community contacts to help advance opioid overdose prevention efforts.
- Advocated for opioid overdose prevention and related substance use needs with community leaders.
Human Services Program Specialist
Florida Department of Health - Citrus County
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Investigated communicable disease outbreaks, coordinating with community leaders.
- Leveraged resources as the lead investigator of a Hepatitis A outbreak, garnering buy-in from non-traditional sources of support to track and report the outbreak.
- Established education, prevention, and outreach events for the community.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Education, Behavior, and Promotion
University of West Florida
12-2022
Bachelor of Science Public Health - Emergency Management
University of South Florida
08-2017
Skills
- Relationship Development and Growth
- Planning & Execution of Initiatives
- Impact Reporting and Analysis
- Cross-sectional Collaboration
- Organization and Multi-tasking
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- Resourcefulness and Efficiency
Accomplishments
American Hospital Association Advancing Health Equity Conference Presenter, 2023
BayCare Health System Quality Sharing 365 Presenter, 2023
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Leadership Pinellas, Class of 2026
- St. Petersburg College Health Services Administration Adjunct Instructor
Timeline
Community Outreach Coordinator - Pinellas County
BayCare Health System
01.2022 - Current
Biological Scientist III
Florida Department of Health - Pinellas County
01.2020 - 01.2022
Human Services Program Specialist
Florida Department of Health - Citrus County
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Public Health - Health Education, Behavior, and Promotion
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science Public Health - Emergency Management
University of South Florida