Kimi Watkins-Tartt
Oakland,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable public health leader with strong background in health management and program development. Proven track record in implementing innovative health initiatives and fostering community partnerships to enhance public health outcomes. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and team leadership to drive organizational goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Director
Alameda County Public Health Department
03.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: The Alameda County Public Health Department is a $130M department with 600+ employees
- As Director, responsible for providing overall administrative and fiscal direction, planning and organization of the programs and operations of the Public Health Department; through programmatic and administrative divisions of the department, directs the service delivery of State-mandated and discretionary public health and community programs; ensures the monitoring and evaluation of County-operated and contracted community-based services to ensure compliance with legislative and funding mandates, minimum standards as well as State and Federal rules and regulations; ensures appropriate oversight of resident advisory boards such as the board appointed Public Health Commission; sets direction for system level public/private partnerships and leads the collaboration with other Health Care and County departments
- Successfully led the department's COVID-19 pandemic response resulting in high uptake of vaccinations and one of the lowest COVID fatality rates among similar jurisdictions.
Division Director
Community Health Services Alameda County Public Health Department
06.2005 - Current
- Responsible for the oversight, management, supervision, planning and support to community health, chronic disease and population-based programs in the division including Diabetes, Asthma, Tobacco Control, Dental Health, Health Care for the Homeless, WIC, Tattoo Removal, Nutrition Services, Alcohol & Drug Prevention, and HOPE Collaborative
- Programs are staffed by125 employees, including seven Program Directors, with budgets totaling approximately $16 million annually
- Improved division productivity by streamlining processes and implementing new project management tools.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Interim Public Health Director
Alameda County Public Health Department
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Responsible for providing overall administrative direction, planning and organization of the programs and operations of the Public Health Department, which include Family Health Services, Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Community Health Services, Public Health Nursing, Finance, Information Systems, Quality Improvement & Accreditation, Health Equity, Policy & Planning, and Public Information
- Ensure consistent high-quality services across the department; Ensure budget and personnel oversight; Serve on Health Care Services Agency Leadership Team and liaison between the department and Board of Supervisors
Deputy Director
Alameda County Public Health Department
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Responsible for providing oversight to the department’s programs and operations including direct administrative management of department’s operating divisions, which include Family Health Services, Division of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Community Health Services and Public Health Nursing
- Determine and interpret departmental policies; provide leadership and direction to departmental managers and staff to ensure management responsibility and public accountability for the Public Health Department’s service delivery; and provide direct administrative support to the department in the areas of organizational policy and program development, public information/relations activities and resolution of policy and operations problems; acts in the absence of the Public Health Director
Deputy Division Director
Community Health Services Division Alameda County Public Health Department
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Assist the Division Director in overall operation of division; represent the division, supervise staff and oversee division in the directors’ absence; provide oversight for division strategic planning, evaluation, resource development and new programs implementation; provided specific oversight for the Department’s Violence Prevention planning efforts and a4-year $3.7 million Health Disparities in Diabetes Demonstration Project funded by the California Endowment
Deputy Director
Health Care for the Homeless/Homeless Families Program Alameda County Public Health Department
09.1995 - 09.2000
- Assist the Unit Director in overseeing the operations of the Health Care for the Homeless Program in addition to directly managing the operations and personnel of the Homeless Families Program
- The specific duties included recruiting, training and managing personnel; conducting needs assessments of client populations to determine gaps in service; plan and implement programs and services to address gaps; lead the program’s strategic planning annual work plan development process; develop and implement program evaluation efforts; negotiate and manage contracts with both funding agencies and sub-contractors; investigate and secure financial resources to sustain program efforts such as grant writing and Medicaid reimbursement; develop and monitor program’s $1.5 million budget; represent the program in department/agency as well as community planning processes, general meetings, advisory boards and committees
Support Services Coordinator
Health Care for the Homeless/Homeless Families Program Alameda County Public Health Department
05.1991 - 09.1995
- Coordinate support services (Individual, Family & Group Psychotherapy, Health Education, Parenting Education, Rental Assistance and Job Training and Placement) for homeless families participating in the program
- Primary duties included grant writing; negotiating, executing and monitoring all support services sub-contracts; preparing quarterly and annual financial and narrative reports for funding agencies; assist Director in developing and monitoring budgets; evaluate effectiveness of support services; coordinate program’s outreach efforts to ensure client participation; represent program on various departmental and community advisory boards and task forces
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Spanish, Concentration in Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
01.1987
Skills
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare administration
- Public health
- Analytical thinking
- Staff training and development
- Emergency preparedness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Organizational goal development
Affiliations
- County Health Executives Association of California (CHEAC)2012 – Present
- National Association of City and County Health Officials2008 - Present
- Big Cities Health Coalition2019 - Present
- HOPE Collaborative2007 - Present
- Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative (BARHII)2000 – Present
- American Public Health Association1994 - Present
- Ethnic Health Institute Advisory Board2024
Timeline
Public Health Director
Alameda County Public Health Department
03.2019 - Current
Interim Public Health Director
Alameda County Public Health Department
08.2018 - 02.2019
Deputy Director
Alameda County Public Health Department
02.2014 - 08.2018
Division Director
Community Health Services Alameda County Public Health Department
06.2005 - Current
Deputy Division Director
Community Health Services Division Alameda County Public Health Department
09.2000 - 06.2005
Deputy Director
Health Care for the Homeless/Homeless Families Program Alameda County Public Health Department
09.1995 - 09.2000
Support Services Coordinator
Health Care for the Homeless/Homeless Families Program Alameda County Public Health Department
05.1991 - 09.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Spanish, Concentration in Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
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