Kerry Chamberlain, PhD, MPH, ADAC
Durand
Summary
I am a highly accomplished professional who specializes in public health workforce development, emergency planning, and crisis communication. As the Workforce Development Specialist at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), I apply my leadership to managing a team of educators to facilitate learning management system operations and provide required training for public health staff. I am also a seasoned educator, with over 25 years of experience teaching at the university level, public health preparedness classes, and outdoor emergency care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workforce Development Specialist
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Lansing
12.2024 - Current
- In charge of training and educating staff in the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Revamped training plan in collaboration with division leadership, ensuring relevance and currency of required training.
- Collaborate with national organizations, such as the Center for Rural and Domestic Preparedness, to host specialized training sessions on topics like mass casualty management.
- In charge of the learning management system, MI-TRAIN and since 2013. This includes managing a team to ensure issues with the system are resolved in a timely manner. Over 20 tickets on average are resolved per day. I manage the catalog of training content with over 400 courses from our bureau alone and growing. I manage system administrators including, State Police, Corrections, local health departments and healthcare coalitions to ensure continued content update and user management.
- Mentored colleagues in workforce development, enhancing their skills and fostering teamwork.
- Identified and developed a valuable team from across the bureau to support learning management initiatives.
Adjunct Instructor
Michigan State University
East Lansing
12.2018 - Current
- Conducted training for MSU NUR 423 (Transitional Needs in Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities) titled "Emergency Preparedness for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities"
Senior Instructional Designer
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Lansing
01.2004 - Current
- Directed a team of instructional designers in developing online training modules for public health and healthcare preparedness.
- Employed Lectora and demonstrated proficiency in Articulate and Storyline tools.
- Implemented ADDIE model to guide development of workforce training materials.
- Maintained ADA compliance across all modules to promote inclusivity.
- Covered significant topics such as Long Term Care ICS 100, Immediate Bed Availability, MEDDRUN, CHEMPACK and SNS, and Crisis Standards of Care.
Adjunct Professor
University of Detroit Mercy College of Health Professions
Detroit
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Taught Healthcare Emergency Management (HSA 4600) and Population Health Managerial Epidemiology (HSA 5700) courses at the University of Detroit Mercy, enhancing students' understanding of real-world health preparedness and epidemiology.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to provide practical learning experiences, including engaging with regional healthcare coalitions, and hosting guest speakers, like the MDHHS Emergency Management Coordinator.
- Implemented innovative tools to improve online learning opportunities, resulting in positive feedback from students on the quality of education delivered.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2016
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2010
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-1994
Skills
- Employee training and curriculum development
- Learning management systems
- Project management
- Outreach strategies
- Mentoring and coaching
- Crisis management
- Public speaking
- Cultural competence
- Classroom instruction
- Adult learning principles
- Training material design
- ADA compliance
Accomplishments
National Public Information Coalition (NPHIC) and Grady College
- Michigan Prepares Emergency Plan Mobile Application Gold Winner –Outsourced Social Media, Sep 2015
Northern Michigan Region of the National Ski Patrol
- Outstanding Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor, Northern Michigan Region, Feb 2010
- National Appointment–#10500, Feb 2007
- Jon Van Zale Award, Feb 2002
- Outstanding Senior Outdoor Emergency Care Candidate, Feb 2002
Affiliations
National Ski Patrol, Sep 1993–Present
- Alumni Member and Patroller, 2010–Present
- Active Member, 1993–2010
- Volunteer, 16 Hours/Week
- Former Northern Michigan Region Outdoor Emergency Care Training Director, 2005–2011
- Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor, 2001–2011
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor, 2000-2010
- Senior Emergency Management Instructor, 2008-2010
Certification
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Courses
- IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS-130: How to be an Exercise Evaluator
- IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-250: Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF 15) External Affairs: A New Approach to Emergency Communication and Information Distribution
- ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
- IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
- IS-702: NIMS Publication Information Systems
- IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- K0141: Instruction Facilitation Skills
- L0440: Incident Command System Train the Trainer
Timeline
Workforce Development Specialist
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
12.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Michigan State University
12.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of Detroit Mercy College of Health Professions
06.2013 - 12.2013
Senior Instructional Designer
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
01.2004 - Current
Ph.D. - Public Health
Walden University
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Michigan State University
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