KELVIN FREEMAN

• Developed and delivered engaging course content for diverse student populations.
• Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance critical thinking and student participation.
• Teach graduate-level coursework in public health systems, epidemiology, and emergency preparedness.
• Prepare future public health leaders in policy interpretation, disease control, and health system leadership.

• Provide executive leadership for citywide public health preparedness programs in alignment with federal, state, and local statutory requirements.
• Advise senior leadership, city officials, and interagency partners on communicable disease control, emergency response, and public health policy.
• Lead investigations and coordinated responses to infectious disease outbreaks, environmental hazards, and public health emergencies.
• Exercise authority in disease mitigation strategies, including isolation, quarantine coordination, and mass prophylaxis planning.
• Direct development and implementation of strategic public health initiatives, ensuring compliance with CDC and state deliverables.
• Serve as lead public health authority for major events, including the 2024 NFL Draft, ensuring population health protection and risk mitigation.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and establish departmental priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and regulatory requirements.
• Act as liaison between government agencies, healthcare systems, and community organizations.
• Deliver public briefings, presentations, and media communications on public health risks and interventions.
• Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
• Led cross-functional teams to align goals with organizational objectives and performance metrics.

• Coordinated emergency response plans across university departments to enhance preparedness and collaboration.
• Developed training programs for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Directed institutional emergency management program, aligning operations with public safety laws and regulatory standards.
• Led hazard identification, risk analysis, and emergency planning initiatives across the university.
• Coordinated multi-agency responses and exercises involving infectious disease, hazardous materials, and active threats.
• Chaired committees responsible for strategic planning and emergency operations governance.

• Developed strategic emergency response plans to enhance county resilience and safety.
• Led cross-functional teams in disaster preparedness training initiatives for local agencies.
• Served as chief executive for county emergency management operations.
• Advised elected officials and county leadership on public safety, emergency response, and hazard mitigation strategies.
• Managed real-world emergency incidents and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Supervised personnel, managed departmental operations, and coordinated intergovernmental partnerships.

• Coordinated health initiatives to promote community wellness and disease prevention programs.
• Managed scheduling and logistics for health education seminars and outreach events.
• Investigated and responded to communicable disease threats, including Ebola preparedness planning.
• Supported enforcement of public health laws related to disease control and prevention.
• Coordinated vaccination, response planning, and public health education initiatives.

• Served as Public Health Educator and Researcher, developing and implementing programs addressing maternal health, breastfeeding, prenatal health, end-of-life care, and physician assistant education.
• Designed and delivered undergraduate and graduate courses, creating syllabi, lectures, assessments, and mentoring students while managing classroom operations.
• Sponsored community and advocacy partners to conduct needs assessments, program evaluation, and national/state health surveys, applying research design, social marketing, and statistical analysis (SPSS) with IRB compliance.
• Developed data systems and project budgets; ensured data validity and ethical standards; and disseminated findings through manuscripts, conference presentations, reports, and federal-level advocacy, while supporting grant development and faculty search committees.

• Directed preparedness and response activities across a 33-county region, including seven military.
• Investigated and managed outbreaks including H1N1 influenza and Hepatitis A.
• Led Strategic National Stockpile and mass vaccination planning.
• Provided technical assistance and policy guidance to local health departments.

• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care initiatives and streamline operational processes.
• Implemented workflow improvements resulting in increased efficiency within program operations.
• Served as primary liaison for the planning, implementation, and quality improvement of the Community Care of North Carolina for Uninsured Parents (CCNC-UP) pilot program in Eastern North Carolina, funded by a $10M SHAP and HRSA grant.
• Defined project scope, goals, deliverables, and full-scale pilot plans, coordinating planning meetings with local, state, and federal partners to align strategies and objectives.
• Analyzed project progress, implemented interventions and changes, and prepared reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders to ensure outcomes and deadlines were met.

• Managed all hardware, software, security, and telecommunications for local and regional Census offices in North Carolina, supporting over 1,000 field staff.
• Supervised and trained a team of 15 help desk clerks, overseeing data entry operations, workflow scheduling, quality assurance, and shipment of ~$1.5M in office equipment.
• Developed and maintained automated tracking systems for asset management, property control, payroll, and personnel (DAPPS), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Directed help desk operations, assessed team performance, implemented corrective actions, and applied EEO principles to maintain operational efficiency and continuity