Michelle Chrastek
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Public Health Manager with extensive knowledge of public health, education, and health disparities. 20 years grants management experience. Collaborative leader dedicated to partnering with colleagues to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Covid Case Manager Supervisor
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Consultant
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Reviewed, implemented, and communicated current CDC guidance recommendations to healthcare systems in Minnesota
- Supervised a team of nurses to respond to emergent infectious disease related issues in long-term care facilities
- Coordinated content and facilitated the monthly MDH Infectious Diseases Long Term Care Webinar; this monthly call includes collaboration across IDEPC sections and other MDH Divisions to ensure timely dissemination of infectious disease related topics including Health Regulation Division communication and guidance, infectious disease education, vaccination and testing protocols, and other just-in-time messaging
- Coordinated the CDC Nursing Home & Long-Term Care Facility Strike Team and Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Activities ($11M) identified priority projects/activities managed and selected subcontracted grantees maintained and managed CDC reporting requirements participated in CDC required trainings and meetings
- Facilitated a multi-organization partnership to address long-term care workforce challenges in the state of Minnesota, partnered with MN State institutions, long-term care professional associations, local non–profit organizations, and long-term care employers to develop a plan to build a sustainable long-term care workforce pipeline focused on training, employment, and long-term professional development
- Assisted HAI/AR Section Manager in grant workplan and budget development
- Interfaced across MDH Divisions to respond to emergent COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.
Long-Term Care Battle Plan Manager
COVID Transitional Bureau Division
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Managed a team of nurses to address COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities throughout Minnesota, including issues of testing, vaccination, outbreak response, and managing staffing shortages
- Worked with MDH leadership, the Department of Human Services (DHS) leadership, the Governor's office, and MN National Guard (MNNG) leadership to identify and manager hospital decompression units in long-term care facilities throughout Minnesota, including site identification, daily management and communication with MNNG coordination staff, overall program and implementation staff management
- Overall program management for emergency staffing support to long-term care facilities, coordinating with MNNG and supplemental nursing staffing agencies to support long-term care facilities experiencing chronic staffing shortages due to COVID-19
- Daily emergency preparedness reporting to MDH leadership and the Governor's office related to COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities throughout the state
- Coordinated a partnership between emergency preparedness and long-term care stakeholders, including the Long-Term Care Imperative (LeadingAge Minnesota and Care Providers of Minnesota), the Regional Health Care Preparedness Coordinators (RHPCs), local public health, and MDH and DHS leadership.
Clinical Research Program Manager
Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results among colleagues, at national conferences, and in peer reviewed journals
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies
- Maintained lab's records, utilizing techniques to keep patient data confidential
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets
- Monitored financial resources and prepared reports showing resource allocations and spend rates
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback, including annual review documentation
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage
- Communicated effectively with staff members, investigators, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills
- Facilitate hiring of qualified personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance
- Selected, promoted, and terminated staff members
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices, and facilitation of positive work environment.
Global Programs Coordinator
University Of Minnesota
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
- Gathered and organized all printed materials required for program participation
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan, including ensuring availability of appropriate resources.
Communications Intern
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Drafted internal memoranda for company employees
- Created documentation outlining research findings for use by project managers, stakeholders, and other staff to make accurate decisions about future plans
- Built communications toolkits for use by offices to effectively leverage outside partnerships and available resources.
Project Manager, USAID RESPOND Project
University Of Minnesota
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan, including ensuring availability of appropriate resources
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate correspondence and reports
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions
- Coordinated training event functions, including site selection, scheduling, marketing, reservations, materials, management, and follow-up
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Grants and Contract Administrator
University Of Minnesota
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Completed pre- and post-award research activities while delivering excellent customer service
- Supported teammates by offering accurate and timely information to make decisions
- Oversaw editing process completion and applied updates for error-free submissions
- Examined awards for alignment with need and suitability of terms and conditions
- Coordinated proposal submissions by meeting with team to discuss proposed resources, draft administrative components, review budget and drive deadline achievement
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Doctor of Education - Health Education
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Kirksville, MO05.2021
Certificate - Conflict Resolution Studies, Dispute Resolution, Facilitation, Mediation, and Cross-Cultural Communication
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
St. Paul, MN09.2016
Master of Public Health - Public Health, Public Health Practice/Global Health
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN12.2000
Skills
Managerial experience
Effective written and verbal communication
Records management
Staff supervision
Training program implementation
Onboarding and coaching
Clinical trial management
Study protocols
Research SOPs understanding
Data management
Experience within State government
Experience with Academic Institutions
Scholarship And Publications
- Dillon, C., Fagan-McGraw (Chrastek), M., Jacobs, J., International collaborations on sponsored projects, Presented at Sponsored Projects Symposium V, University of Minnesota
- Chrastek, M., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Rwanda field office communications toolkit, Unpublished master's thesis, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
- Ali, L., Bin-Zahid, A., Mahan, M., Nordmann, N., Chrastek, M., Hubbard, M., Burri, D., Kleeberger, Oja, N., Etiology of brain injury in males versus females in a community population: Men take risks, both sexes suffer abuse, Paper presented at Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, Washington, D.C., 2016, https://emerging-researchers.org/projects/19991/
- Mahan, M., Hubbard, M., Chrastek, M., Daly, S., Dammavalam, V., Burri, D., Balser, D., How well can a blood test predict a positive head ct in trauma patients?, Journal of Neurotrauma, 2021, 34, 13, A25-A25
- Busch, A., Nederhoff, D., Dunsiger, S., Japuntich, S., Chrastek, M., Adkins-Hempel, M., Rinehart, L., Lando, H., Chronic care treatment for smoking cessation in patients with serious mental illness: A pilot randomized trial, BMC Psychiatry, 2021, 21, 104
- Chrastek, M., Examination of Healthcare Delivery to Patients With Criminal Justice Involvement: A Qualitative Study of Providers' Perspectives, Unpublished dissertation, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO
- Winkleman, T.N.A, Ford, B.R., Dunsiger, S., Chrastek, M., Cameron, S., Strother, Bock, B.C., Busch, A.M., Feasibility and acceptability of a smoking cessation program for individuals released from an urban, pre-trial jail: A pilot randomized clinical trial, JAMA Network Open, 2021, 4, 7, e2115687
- Gathright, E. M., Diaz Vickery, K., Ayenew, W., Whited, M. C., Adkins-Hempel, M., Chrastek, M., Carter, J. K., Rosen, R. K., Wu, W., Busch, A.M., The development and pilot testing of a behavioral activation-based treatment for depressed mood and multiple health behavior change in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome, PLOS One, 2022
- Adkins-Hempel, M., Japuntich, S.J., Chrastek, M., Dunsiger, S., Breault, C.E., Ayenew, W., Everson-Rose, S.A., Nijjar, P.S., Bock, B.C., Wu, W., Miedema, M.D., Carlson, B.M., Busch, A.M., Integrated smoking cessation and mood management following acute coronary syndrome: Protocol for the post-acute cardiac event smoking (PACES) trial, Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 2023
Timeline
Covid Case Manager Supervisor
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Consultant
08.2016 - 08.2021
Long-Term Care Battle Plan Manager
COVID Transitional Bureau Division
08.2016 - 08.2021
Global Programs Coordinator
University Of Minnesota
08.2013 - 12.2015
Communications Intern
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations
06.2012 - 08.2012
Project Manager, USAID RESPOND Project
University Of Minnesota
09.2010 - 06.2012
Grants and Contract Administrator
University Of Minnesota
06.2008 - 09.2010
Clinical Research Program Manager
Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Doctor of Education - Health Education
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Certificate - Conflict Resolution Studies, Dispute Resolution, Facilitation, Mediation, and Cross-Cultural Communication
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Master of Public Health - Public Health, Public Health Practice/Global Health
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Augsburg College
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