Laurel Grant
Newark,DE
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a Master's in Public Health and over 10 years of dynamic career experience ranging from community-based nonprofits to regional health systems. Committed to improving health and well-being through data-driven, equitable solutions. A track record of cross-functional, multi-solution approaches that increase optimization, drive and sustain positive outcomes, and reduce disparities. Highly motivated individual with excellent attention to detail. Articulate, enthusiastic, and personable, with demonstrated success in cultivating relationships with industry and community champions to amplify diverse perspectives and maximize impact. Passionate about leveraging innovative systems, tools, and insights to, both, enhance existing infrastructure, and support transformative change.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Population Health Specialist
Nemours Children's
Wilmington, DE
06.2019 - Current
- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships.
- Translates knowledge of core population health competencies into practice.
- Identifies health needs (or needs that are impacting healthcare) of the broader pediatric population.
- Understands and applies QI/CI standards and methodologies.
- Develops and standardizes evidence-based protocols and best practices.
- Leads multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the successful implementation of projects and interventions.
- Develops written and oral materials including manuscripts, reports, articles, presentations, and posters.
- Develops culturally competent and linguistically appropriate educational materials for a range of audiences and settings.
- Develops and facilitates clinical and non-clinical training modules to support population health management.
- Identifies key drivers of health and health outcomes across and within populations to plan/develop, implement, manage, and scale impactful programs across the health system/region.
- Effectively communicates trending needs to executive leadership to inform strategic priorities.
- Identifies, establishes, and leads community engagement programs and activities across the DE Valley in partnership with community partners and non-profit leaders.
- Creates content for media campaigns focused on engaging the public with current initiatives.
- Cultivates relationships with local organizations to identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Coordinates activities between various stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of projects.
- Identifies potential partners in order to expand existing programs or services.
- Compiles information into meaningful reports that could be used by decision-makers.
- Develops and implements public policy initiatives to advance organizational objectives.
IRB Coordinator
Nemours Children's
Wilmington, DE
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the development of policies related to institutional research activities.
- Contributed to the development of strategies designed to improve the functioning of the IRB.
- Maintained and shared knowledge of federal regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Participated in accreditation reviews, acting as a liaison in the event of audits.
- Identified and completed necessary revisions to forms, policies, and procedures.
- Provided guidance on regulatory requirements to investigators.
- Created and distributed official IRB correspondence and reports in accordance with NOHSP policy and federal regulations.
- Reviewed and triaged study submissions to the IRB.
Project Manager
Public Health Management Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed the Delaware Public Health Institute.
- Managed a nonprofit board of directors.
- Maintained large-scale population health databases and mailing lists.
- Provided DHS (DE Department of Health Services) with a state health improvement plan.
- Prepared and presented press releases and maintained program-related website to provide information.
- Drafted grant proposals outlining proposed projects for funding opportunities.
- Developed and facilitated trainings for health professionals.
- Conducted Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) for health systems across the region.
- Oversaw development, fielding, and analysis of the Delaware Household Health Survey.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with a collective network of stakeholders.
- Collected and synthesized data from various sources to inform priorities and recommendations.
- Presented data findings in a clear, concise manner in a multitude of settings.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Led coalition meetings and large-scale events across the DE Valley.
Project Coordinator
The Delaware Ecumenical Council On Children And Families
Wilmington, DE
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed and managed website.
- Created and distributed various public health newsletters, booklets, and brochures to faith communities across the state.
- Contributed ideas towards process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity levels.
- Developed content for grant proposals, including letters of inquiry, budgets, and program descriptions.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA08.2015
Graduate Certificate - Health Coaching
University of Delaware
Newark, DE09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Behavior Science, Public Health
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.2012
Skills
- Public Health
- Health Coaching
- Program Development and Implementation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Project Management
- Survey Fielding and Design
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Budget Management
- Community Mobilization
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Database Management
- Public Speaking
- Coordination and Facilitation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Research and Evaluation
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Partnership Development and Management
- Pipeline Development
- Data Visualization and Reporting
- Evidence-Based Best Practice
- Population Health
- Value-Based Care
- Training and Education
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Public Policy
- Outreach and Engagement
- Publication Development
- Community and Public Relations
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Solving
- Administration and Operations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Population Health Specialist
Nemours Children's
06.2019 - Current
IRB Coordinator
Nemours Children's
01.2018 - 05.2019
Project Manager
Public Health Management Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2018
Project Coordinator
The Delaware Ecumenical Council On Children And Families
05.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Public Health -
Thomas Jefferson University
Graduate Certificate - Health Coaching
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Health Behavior Science, Public Health
University of Delaware