Linda Conlon
Rhinelander,WI
Summary
Dedicated professional knowledgeable in local, state, and federal public health services and mandates. Experienced administrator in crisis management, personnel management, policy development, community engagement, and collaboration. Extensive experience promoting community health using policy, system, and environment framework. Effective leader and mentor with focus on fostering growth, quality, efficiency, and collaborative organizational culture.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Officer/Director
Oneida County, Wisconsin
02.2002 - Current
- Plan, direct, manage, and oversee all functions, operations, and programs of Public Health Department per county ordinances and state mandates.
- Direct and monitor budget of $2 million.
- Direct and provide oversight to strategic planning and personnel management.
- Build and maintain collaboration with local, regional, and state partners to achieve Department strategic goals.
- Represent Department and County on local, regional, and statewide commissions and committees.
- Analyze health data and created reports to present to community leaders and stakeholders.
- Monitor health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
- Facilitate emergency preparedness planning for natural disasters or infectious disease outbreaks in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Influence policy decisions related to public health by providing expert guidance backed by thorough research findings.
- Train staff members on best practices in public health practice delivery ensuring a competent workforce capable of addressing emerging challenges.
- Manage grant applications and reporting processes to secure funding for critical public health initiatives.
- Streamline delivery of public health services by adopting innovative technology solutions that increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conduct comprehensive community needs assessments to identify priorities and allocate resources effectively.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams of professionals focused on solving complex public health issues affecting communities locally or globally.
- Evaluate program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative methods to inform future initiatives and optimize resource allocation.
- Lead community outreach efforts, raising awareness about available services and encouraging healthy behaviors among diverse populations.
- Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies for coordinated public health efforts and resource sharing.
- Enhance disease surveillance and response capabilities through rigorous data analysis and strategic planning.
Public Health Nurse
Oneida County, WI
08.1996 - 02.2002
- Assisted in development of culturally sensitive materials for diverse communities, facilitating increased understanding of available services and resources.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Developed public health interventions for at-risk populations, reducing spread of communicable diseases.
- Designed educational materials used to inform policymakers and community stakeholders.
- Managed grant-funded projects for public health initiatives, ensuring effective allocation of resources and timely completion of project milestones.
- Conducted epidemiological investigations, identifying disease trends and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assumed responsibility for agency in absence of director.
- Delivered key information to callers regarding Public Health issues and health conditions and identified appropriate resources within community.
- Coordinated mass medication dispensing efforts, thus increasing accessibility to essential medications during public health emergencies.
- Improved community health by conducting disease prevention and control programs.
- Increased immunization rates through implementation of vaccination clinics and education programs.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to address social determinants affecting community wellness collaboratively.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, United States02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.1993
Skills
- Community Organizing
- Community Education
- Assessment
- Policy Development
- Grant Writing
- Public Speaking
- Coalition Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Quality Improvement
- Grant Writing and Implementation
Publications
· Norwalk-Like Virus Outbreaks at Two Summer Camps—Wisconsin, June 2001; MMWR. 2001;50:642-643
Affiliations
- 2023 Wisconsin Health Officer of the year
- Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA): President
- Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB): Board Member, secretary and president
- WALHDAB-WPHA Joint Public Affairs Committee - Co-Chair
- Wisconsin Public Health Research Network: Steering Committee
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee
- National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
- National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH)
- American Public Health Association
- Public Health Accreditation Board site visitor.
National Engagements
· NACCHO Annual Conference: Los Angeles, CA;
July 11-13, 2012. Accreditation & Quality
Improvement: Preparing, Achieving and Beyond.
· Community of Practice for Public Health
Improvement (COPPHI) 2013 Open Forum:
Milwaukee, WI; June 12-13, 2013: Journey Toward
Accreditation & QI Wisconsin’s Story
· Community of Practice for Public Health
Improvement (COPPHI) 2014 Open Forum:
Kansas City, MS; June 12-13, 2014: It’s a Big, Big
World [of Accreditation] and we are Small, Can We Do It?
· Community of Practice for Public Health
Improvement (COPPHI) 2015: Implementing the CHIP-
Keeping the Plan off the Shelf.
· Gaining Grounds: April 2015 – National Association City
And County Officials; Story from the field, Quality Improvement
And Performance Management
· Gaining Grounds: Denver, CO; August 21, 2015;
National Association City and County Officials; Story from the
Field, Quality Improvement and Performance Management
Timeline
Public Health Officer/Director
Oneida County, Wisconsin
02.2002 - Current
Public Health Nurse
Oneida County, WI
08.1996 - 02.2002
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
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