Skilled communicator and facilitator seeking collaboration and meaningful work that impacts our community. I am organized, thorough, and self-motivated.
Hi, I’m
KRISTI ALLEN
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Washington Department of Health
Community Testing Supervisor
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supervise community testing team; provide direction to projects and monitor progress toward specific strategic and grant objectives.
- Define and oversee testing support to local health jurisdictions (LHJ's); supervise subject matter experts around testing strategy and ongoing support to LHJ's to reduce barriers to testing access.
- Serve as agency representative on COVID-19 testing with other state agencies.
- Develop and manage relationships with internal and external partners to accomplish mission critical goals.
- Enhance testing efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
- Lead strategy development and implementation with an equity lens.
- Lead community testing engagement and communication efforts.
- Compile, analyze, and evaluate information and present recommendations to leadership for decision-making.
- Participate in the development of formal guidance.
- Contributed to ongoing process improvements by proactively identifying opportunities for optimization in existing program strategies.
- Lead coordination of grant portfolio supporting testing efforts, including facilitating grant proposal writing, overseeing development and execution of objectives, and providing necessary monitoring and reporting in partnership with agency grants teams.
IslandWood
Program Coordinator
02.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated with Registrar and visiting teachers to ensure successful delivery of programs.
- Acted as advisor for graduate student instructors during their practicum experience.
- Ensured that a culturally responsive curriculum is being implemented.
- Examined program design and delivery for implicit bias and supported development of positive solutions.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Supported ongoing development of curriculum in partnership.
- Supported Campus School Program Manager and Finance department to ensure fiscal sustainability of programs.
- Trained graduate students and instructors in Campus School Program logistics and practices.
- Supported assessment processes that inform program evolution and external communications.
- Taught in programs, as needed, in substitute role.
Central District Health
Health Program Specialist
09.2020 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Built and maintained professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitated integration of local and state resources to support schools' comprehensive COVID-19 response.
- Developed recommendations related to COVID response strategies for consideration by Executive Leadership.
- Participated in shared decision-making with internal leadership on strategies and activities related to ongoing COVID-19 response.
- Evaluated policies and procedures with schools to align with CDC, state, and local guidance for safe school operations.
- Coordinated routine learning sessions with school administrators regarding evolving public health policies.
- Enhanced collaboration with external partners to expand program reach and impact.
- Advocated and communicate public health prevention measures, including any local or state public health orders.
- Oversaw backend logistics related to large scale test procurement for four counties in state.
Pennsylvania DCNR
Pennsylvania Plant Conservation Network Coordinator
10.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Developed and implemented a framework for conservation and stewardship of Pennsylvania's native plants.
- Formed an advisory committee to prioritize plant species and provide oversight to working groups.
- Established and maintained connection with private, state, and national conservation organizations.
- Coordinated and assisted in fieldwork related to Pennsylvania's native plants.
- Led on-the-ground projects, including projects focused on species, population and site-level conservation and broader plant community restoration.
- Facilitated drafting of policy and guidance documents related to plant conservation interventions.
- Led volunteer and educational opportunities for network stakeholders.
- Piloted a mini-grant program focusing on stewardship of rare plants on private lands.
- Publicized program through presentations, guest lectures, blog and social media posts, and articles.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for policies and procedures to streamline processes.
Education
University of Denver
Master of Social Work
University Overview
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Social Work
University Overview
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Community Outreach
- Stakeholder Communications
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
Clifton Strengths
Clifton Strengths
Developer
Ideation
Activator
Empathy
Positivity
References
References
- Matthew Hadorn, Washington State Department of Health, (509) 703-9164 / (509) 490-2962
- Michelle Chung, Washington State Department of Health, (206) 473-8993
- Makenzie Good, IslandWood, (253) 355-2586
- Laura Smith, Central District Health, (303) 619-6609
Timeline
Community Testing Supervisor
Washington Department of Health
03.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
IslandWood
02.2022 - 02.2023
Health Program Specialist
Central District Health
09.2020 - 02.2022
Pennsylvania Plant Conservation Network Coordinator
Pennsylvania DCNR
10.2018 - 07.2020
University of Denver
Master of Social Work
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Social Work
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