Leanna M. Bird
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Program Development
Allegheny Health Network, Center for Inclusion Health
04.2022 - Current
- Manage administration of SAMHSA Improving MAT Access to Vulnerable Groups $2.6M grant, including financial oversight, evaluation, and grant requirements
- Manage overall administration of $1.97M Jennie K Scaife Charitable Foundation philanthropic grant, including financial oversight and meeting grant requirements
- Established statewide advocacy efforts to develop state plan amendment to secure Medicaid reimbursement for Community Health Workers; work with PA DHS, CHWs, and stakeholders to advance policy
- Develop and submit grant proposals that address long-term vision of CIH programs
Project Manager
Jefferson Center For Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed $2 million dollar community health worker project, including creative development, planning, execution, measurement, and optimization
- Secured and managed American Public Health Association and National Association of Counties Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge 2-yr grant designed to accelerate systems-level approaches to improving community health
- Worked with health insurance payers, as well as philanthropic donors and government agencies, to secure sustainable funding for community health worker program
Program and Communications Coordinator
Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Created and implemented 10 new recreational, volunteer, educational, and partner engagement programs for 2,000+ people/yr
- Developed 45 new partnerships with businesses, non-profits, government agencies, community groups, and schools in PA through program collaboration
- Managed overall marketing strategy and branding of programs through website development, press releases, social media, and quarterly newsletters
- Generated $25K in annual, sustainable funding through membership drives, business sponsorships, legacy donors, and in-kind donations; additionally secured $10K in grants
English Composition Adjunct Instructor
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented curriculum on topics such as grammar and usage, organization of ideas, rhetorical modes, and academic research
- Collaborated with administrators to address student needs and curriculum updates
English Faculty Member
Trinity Preparatory School
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Taught English 7 & 8; collaborated with administrators to address vertical planning
- Published first-ever literary & arts publication for the middle school
- Served as Assistant Track & Field Coach
Program Coordinator
Student Conservation Association
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Coordinated youth employment program for City of Pittsburgh high school students
- Engaged 30 public &charter high schools, 25 partner organizations, and 15 alumni
- Recruited, hired, and supervised 13 staff and 100 high school student participants
Education
Master of Public Policy and Management -
University of Pittsburgh, Public And International Affairs (GSPIA)
Pittsburgh, PA2020
Master of Arts - English Education
University of Pittsburgh, School of Education
Pittsburgh, PA2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA2008
Presentations and Publications
"Sustainable Financing for Community Health Workers in Pennsylvania: A Grassroots, Statewide Advocacy Approach." National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) Annual Unity Conference. Austin, Texas. August 2023.
"Sustainable Financing for Community Health Workers in Pennsylvania." Pennsylvania Public Health Association Annual Conference. State College, PA. June 2023.
Contributing Author. Partners in Health United States. May 2023. "Medicaid Financing for Community Health Workers" https://www.pih.org/article/new-resource-medicaid-financing-community-health-workers
Contributing Author. American Public Health Association, Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge Blog. January 2022. "Improving Maternal and Child Health Across the Lifespan."
Accomplishments
- Community Coordinator, Healthy Kids Running Series, Feb. 2023 – Present
- Board Member, Cambria County Library, 2019-2022
- Council Member, Outdoor Economic Development, Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2018-2022
- Board Member, Conemaugh Valley Conservancy, 2015-2018
Timeline
Program Manager, Program Development
Allegheny Health Network, Center for Inclusion Health
04.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Jefferson Center For Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Program and Communications Coordinator
Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority
01.2016 - 01.2018
English Composition Adjunct Instructor
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
01.2013 - 01.2015
English Faculty Member
Trinity Preparatory School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Program Coordinator
Student Conservation Association
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Public Policy and Management -
University of Pittsburgh, Public And International Affairs (GSPIA)
Master of Arts - English Education
University of Pittsburgh, School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Westminster College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Westminster College
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