Maiesha Buford
Dayton
Summary
Doctorally prepared Public Health Instructor and Health Educator with 10+ years of experience designing curriculum, delivering instruction, and leading community health programs. Proven ability to translate complex health concepts into engaging learning experiences for diverse populations. Delivered 120+ hours of formal instruction and developed 75+ hours of curriculum content. Experienced in health systems, program management, and evidence-based education, with a strong focus on student success and community impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor, Public Health
United States Air Force School of Medicine
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States
07.2025 - Current
- Experienced in developing and delivering evidence-based education on health promotion, wellness, and prevention. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom and hands-on instruction, and fostering learner engagement to build knowledge, critical thinking, and professional readiness in diverse student populations.
CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
United States Air Force
Panama City, FL, United States
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Exhibited the characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model. Conducted courses in a manner that helps participants to stay engaged in the learning process. Performed applicable first aid, CPR, and AED skills at an appropriate skill level. Ensured participants' health and safety during training. Maintained complete and accurate records and reports. Planned, organized, and conduct the first aid, CPR, and AED courses. Monitored participants practice and provide corrective feedback and encouragement that is consistent with the skill chart.
Community Health Program Manager
United States Air Force
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs. Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health. Educated patients on infection and disease control, family planning and new baby care to promote community health and wellness. Integrated CDC and federal recommendations into planning community health responses, updating plans based on changing guidelines. Conducted presentations regarding various hearing and balance topics to increase community awareness and education on importance of hearing conservation and health.
Patient Safety Manager
United States Air Force
Panama City, FL, United States
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Lead patient safety initiatives, including adverse event reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of evidence-based practices to reduce preventable harm. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement quality improvement projects focused on patient safety, infection prevention, and medication safety. Conduct incident investigations and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Facilitate safety huddles and debriefings to promote open communication and teamwork among healthcare providers. Provide education and training to staff on patient safety concepts, tools, and resources. Serve as a resource for staff, patients, and families regarding patient safety concerns and inquiries.
Occupational Health Program Manager
United States Air Force
Panama City, FL, United States
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Responsible for base medical readiness and reported compliance rates to senior leaders. Sound knowledge of current OSHA and NIOSH standards. Ensure OSHA mandated programs and record keeping standards are completed to comply with regulations. Skilled in conducting hearing examinations and reading reports. Knowledge of database systems, including reporting processes and data manipulation with MS Excel. Conducted educational training in occupational health, to include job safety. Coordinated and managed medical evaluations for employee working in job with high exposures. Analyze potentially dangerous workplace practices and conditions and make recommendations. Maintain and update patient EHR (electronic health records).
COVID-19 Program Manager
United States Air Force
Panama City, FL, United States
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed base COVID-19 program. Communicated with state and local health department on COVID numbers within the base population. Conducted telephone calls with positive COVID-19 patients to complete case interviews, elicit and trace contacts exposed to COVID-19. Collected and recorded data from COVID-19 cases into military and state reporting databases.
Community Health Manager
United States Air Force
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for base food and public facility inspection program. Trained managers and employees on food safety, proper food handling, and standard sanitizing procedures. Kept approximately $49M sustenance supplies safe. Ensured positive food recall responses were reported to the Department of Defense, local and state data systems. Conducted reproductive and fetal interviews and training. Steered a $20k budget. Executed 1.8k audiograms. Saved the Department of Defense $616k referral cost; averted hearing loss for over 2.1k patients.
Public Health Technician
United States Air Force
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Completed daily health inspections that are required to be maintained by the Department of Defense regulations and policies. Designed and provided public health interventional education on health, hygiene, and drug and alcohol prevention. Administered education to the base populous on fire safety, public health concerns, workplace safety, hearing protection, and chemical exposures. Maintained and update patient EHR (electronic health records). Oversaw and ensured medical clearance for more than 1k deploying troops. Educated base population on sexual transmitted diseases and prevention methods.
Education
Doctor of Healthcare Administration -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2026
Master of Business Administration -
American Public University
Charles Town, WV06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
American Public University
Charles Town, WV12.2021
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Online teaching experience
- Adult learning principles
Certification
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Certified (TCCC)
- Teamstepps Certified
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED Certified
- National Society of Leadership and Success Certified
Courses
Basic Instructor Course, Unite States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine September 2025 — September 2025
Timeline
Instructor, Public Health
United States Air Force School of Medicine
07.2025 - Current
Community Health Program Manager
United States Air Force
09.2024 - 07.2025
CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
United States Air Force
02.2024 - 08.2025
Patient Safety Manager
United States Air Force
10.2023 - 06.2025
Occupational Health Program Manager
United States Air Force
03.2022 - 09.2024
COVID-19 Program Manager
United States Air Force
01.2021 - 03.2022
Community Health Manager
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 12.2020
Public Health Technician
United States Air Force
12.2015 - 01.2019
Doctor of Healthcare Administration -
Oklahoma State University
Master of Business Administration -
American Public University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
American Public University