Kira Gor

• Developed a comprehensive resource utilized by over 500 private well users to test and ensure water safety.
• Created actionable strategies for vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and infants, enhancing access to safe drinking water.
• Collaborated with local governments and public health organizations to roll out Minnesota's updated 10-year Statewide Drinking Water Action Plan, incorporating public feedback to strengthen community engagement.

Objective: To remove barriers for clients living with HIV/AIDS, ensuring access to essential healthcare services and improving program responsiveness.

Outcomes:

· Client Support & Program Development: Coordinated services including transportation, food vouchers, and medical assistance, reducing client barriers to care by 30% and enabling them to focus on health outcomes.

· Legislative Knowledge Application: Gained a comprehensive understanding of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009, supporting initiatives under the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) to address health disparities among minority populations.

· Strategic Planning Contribution: Assisted in developing strategic plans that enhanced program responsiveness, resulting in a 20% improvement in service delivery efficiency

Objective: To support IDPH's Data Surveillance Program by monitoring and analyzing HIV/AIDS data to inform program decisions.

Outcomes:

· Optimized Data Management: Utilized the 'Provide' data system to track HIV/AIDS cases statewide, ensuring 100% enrollment of eligible clients in the CARE program, which improved program participation rates by 15%.

· Conducted Data Analysis: Performed trend analyses on viral suppression rates and key indicators, generating reports that highlighted demographic disparities and informed targeted interventions.

· Supported Program Improvements: Assisted in researching strategies to enhance client outcomes, contributing to data-driven enhancements in care programs.

Objective: To address infectious disease epidemiology and enhance community planning efforts to reduce HIV/AIDS and STI disparities.

Outcomes:

· Enhanced Health Equity Initiatives: Collaborated with health equity groups to analyze surveillance data, identifying a 25% increase in HIV/AIDS cases among Black and African American communities, which informed targeted prevention strategies.

· Increased Community Engagement: Partnered with over 15 community organizations to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and STIs, increasing participation in prevention programs by 40%.

· Improved Program Effectiveness: Assisted in creating an integrated HIV/AIDS care plan and contributed to the HIV Prevention Interventions & Strategies Guidance for IDPH grantees, enhancing program effectiveness.

Objective: To support the elimination of health disparities among Illinois' racial and ethnic minorities through research and program development.

Outcomes:

· Enhanced Grant Approvals: Reviewed and verified 50+ grant applications, ensuring compliance and boosting successful approvals by 15%.

· Improved Community Outreach: Developed culturally sensitive public health content, increasing engagement with minority communities by 25%.

· Advanced Program Accessibility: Assisted in creating culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, aligning with state objectives to improve accessibility.