Martina (Tina) Thomas
Alabaster
Summary
Experienced in qualitative and quantitative data analytics, research, and evaluation with over 15 years in higher education and non-profits, specializing in social determinants of health through data collection, analysis, visualization, and narrative dissemination. Proven leader with over 10 years in higher education and non-profit sectors, overseeing teamwork, problem-solving, and administration of over $3 million in grant funding, and producing evaluative and administrative reports with policy and program recommendations. Skilled relationship manager with expertise in conflict resolution, education, and advocacy, demonstrated through community service, volunteerism, and higher education teaching focused on fostering empathy, community, and allyship.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Alabama
Partners in Health
07.2023 - Current
- Assist the City of Montgomery in developing and convening a Mayoral Health and Human Services Committee, facilitating strategic discussions and collaboration
- Support the City of Montgomery in developing a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), contributing to strategic planning and implementation
- Provided strategic leadership and oversight for the City of Montgomery's community health needs assessment (CHNA), ensuring actionable recommendations for physical, emotional, and community wellness improvementsSupervised a project manager and project lead, overseeing their performance and ensuring project milestones were met effectively.
Senior Project Lead
Partners in Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented PIH-US's technical advising for Alabama partners, focusing on community health workforce and health systems strengthening, while managing communication channels for stakeholder transparency
- Oversaw capacity-building health equity grant of approximately $1 million, developing and implementing a community health worker (CHW) program in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Public Health, the City of Montgomery, and private funding groups
- Trained and mentored community health workers (CHWs), providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and effectiveness in delivering community health services
- Supervised a project manager and project lead, overseeing their performance and ensuring project milestones were met effectively.
Impact Officer
Partners in Health
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed qualitative and quantitative reporting systems for seven PIH-US cross-sites, capturing data aligned with the Theory of Change to support collaborative activities with CBOs, public health departments, and the development of a community-based workforce
- Collaborated with public and private sector teams on grant proposals and quarterly reporting, providing qualitative narratives and impact data to ensure compliance with grant funding requirements
- Supported Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) requests from seven PIH-US sites and external partners, including developing and implementing reporting mechanisms and providing thought partnership on qualitative and quantitative metrics for grant proposals and sub-grantee agreements.
Data and Evaluation Manager
United Way of Central Alabama
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed and analyzed data on approximately 100 metrics for internal and external evaluations, providing insights on health, education, and financial stability to support grant-making decisions
- Served as the primary evaluator for surveys of nearly 100 UWCA agencies and community partners, assessing community needs and program delivery to identify and address equity gaps
- Developed common metrics for health, financial stability, education, and service access, streamlining data collection and reporting for the annual allocation process and facilitating comparisons with UW agencies nationwide.
Senior Content Research Associate
Pack Health
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Produced and developed member-facing curriculum content, including infographics, worksheets, videos, quizzes, and blog posts, for digital health coaches focused on chronic disease prevention and management, including HIV, breast cancer, and obesity
- Developed quality assurance policies to critically review and improve approximately 1500 pieces of existing content, enhancing content development and member experience
- Created around 60 pieces of Pack Education content for an academic coaching service supporting underserved undergraduate students in Alabama.
Assistant Professor
Juniata College
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Taught interdisciplinary courses in cultural anthropology, globalization, and medical anthropology, emphasizing marginalized communities and providing research training for undergraduate students
- Served as elected curriculum committee lead, reviewing and approving over 30 curriculum requests and facilitating the development of the anthropology program on campus
- Led a group of 11 general education faculty members to complete a faculty handbook policy document on new general education requirements.
Health Researcher
University of Alabama
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Managed three health studies, completing qualitative and quantitative data collection, including over 200 interviews
- Trained 6 undergraduate students in data collection techniques
- Applied emotional intelligence and culturally sensitive approaches in an HIV research study, engaging over 100 vulnerable participants and securing support from 5 AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs)
- Delivered collaborative presentations and publications, leading to 2 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 oral presentations, 3 poster presentations, and 1 keynote address at the National Disease Intervention Specialist Day conference.
Education
Ph.D. - Cultural/Medical Anthropology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2016
Master of Arts - Cultural/Medical Anthropology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05.2006
Skills
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cultural Humility
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Mixed-Methods Research/Evaluation
- Survey Design
- Focus Groups
- Interviewing
- Data Analysis
- Data Translation
- MS Office Suite
- R / SPSS
- Tableau / Power BI
- Written and Oral Communication
- Public Presentations
Timeline
Director, Alabama
Partners in Health
07.2023 - Current
Senior Project Lead
Partners in Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
Impact Officer
Partners in Health
09.2021 - 06.2022
Data and Evaluation Manager
United Way of Central Alabama
01.2020 - 09.2021
Senior Content Research Associate
Pack Health
05.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Professor
Juniata College
08.2016 - 05.2019
Health Researcher
University of Alabama
08.2008 - 08.2016
Ph.D. - Cultural/Medical Anthropology
University of Alabama
Master of Arts - Cultural/Medical Anthropology
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Montevallo
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