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Lizbeth Gonzalez

Lizbeth Gonzalez

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working on health program management focused on Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant communities. Skilled in grant writing, program design, health education, operations management, reproductive health, international relations, and Spanish. Strong professional with an International Development, Public Health and Humanitarian Health educational background.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Advisor, Health Promotion

International Rescue Committee
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead and manage 10M+health promotion projects, serving as the primary point of contact with funders and stakeholders
  • Develop toolkits, evidence-based practices, and health education resources
  • Provide technical assistance to 28+ program offices and partners on health promotion and education strategies
  • Create service provider and community-facing culturally and linguistically appropriate health promotion training and mutli-media materials
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of health programs and pilot projects, adjusting strategies as needed
  • Grant Writing and Management: Research and write grant proposals to secure funding, manage grant budgets, ensure compliance with donor requirements, and track program outcomes, providing detailed reports to stakeholders
  • Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Facilitation and Analysis: Plan and conduct KIIs and focus groups on key health topics, analyze findings to inform program strategy, and present insights to stakeholders, ensuring culturally appropriate engagement and methodologies

Senior Health Program Manager, IRC Arizona

International Rescue Committee
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Oversee a $1.85M+ budget for health programs, including COVID prevention and mitigation, maternal and child health, health literacy, and health services coordination
  • Designed and secured funding for new health programs, including childhood development, prenatal care, health promotion, and services for Ukrainians
  • Partnered with Maricopa County Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment
  • Built and maintained collaborative partnerships with local health departments, medical providers, community organizations, and donors
  • Led grant writing efforts and ensured grant compliance for health programs
  • Conducted public health research, including key informant interviews, surveys, and qualitative analysis
  • Led the creation of a Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant (RIM) Health Advisory Board for IRC Arizona

Health Program Manager, IRC Tucson

International Rescue Committee
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Managed COVID-related programs with a $1M+ budget, focusing on mobile testing, vaccinations, and health education in RIM communities
  • Developed strategic health program plans to address healthcare gaps in Arizona, resulting in the creation of 6 new projects
  • Coordinated public health research, including evaluating COVID misinformation and managing case management teams
  • Led the IRC Arizona COVID-19 Taskforce, creating guidelines for reopening and reducing COVID outbreaks in congregate settings

Health and Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program Coordinator, IRC Tucson

International Rescue Committee
09.2016 - 01.2020
  • Created infrastructure for IRC Health Program services and developed health literacy curriculum
  • Supervised a team of caseworkers, medical case managers, and interns
  • Managed healthcare coordination for 50+ ICM clients annually, providing trauma-informed services
  • Secured $450K in grant funding for program expansion

Interim Program Officer for Intensive Case Management (ICM), RAI US

International Rescue Committee
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Provided technical assistance and compliance support for 15 IRC US offices’ ICM programs
  • Developed programmatic guidelines and monitoring tools for ICM staff

Mental Health Training and Outreach Coordinator, IRC Tucson

International Rescue Committee
06.2016 - 09.2016
  • Organized seminars and created a behavioral health provider database for Pima County

Program Manager / Volunteer Coordinator, AmeriCorps

Iskashitaa Refugee Network
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Managed urban gleaning programs, distributing 60,000 lbs of produce annually
  • Developed nutrition education curriculum for refugee and migrant communities
  • Increased volunteer base by 300% and streamlined volunteer management systems

Program Organizer

Borderlinks
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Led educational delegations on US/Mexico border issues, focusing on immigration policy and trade agreements
  • Provided safety and translation services for delegation participants

HIV/AIDS Education/Prevention Program Coordinator

Support for International Change
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Trained and supervised 15 health educators for rural HIV/AIDS prevention programs
  • Led community outreach and coordinated medical visits to local health centers

Education

Masters - Humanitarian Health

Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts with Honors - International Studies

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Training curriculum design
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Public health promotion
  • Community health promotion
  • Promotion of health and disease prevention
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Community Health Work
  • HIV/AIDS Education
  • Interpretation
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Limited proficiency in French
  • Limited proficiency in Kiswahili

Accomplishments

  • Presenter at the 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024 North American Refugee Health Conferences, sharing expertise on refugee health and related topics.
  • 2020 Arizona Daily Star’s 40 Under 40 Award recipient for outstanding contributions in public health and community leadership.

Timeline

Technical Advisor, Health Promotion

International Rescue Committee
06.2023 - Current

Senior Health Program Manager, IRC Arizona

International Rescue Committee
03.2022 - 06.2023

Health Program Manager, IRC Tucson

International Rescue Committee
09.2020 - 03.2022

Interim Program Officer for Intensive Case Management (ICM), RAI US

International Rescue Committee
05.2018 - 09.2018

Health and Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program Coordinator, IRC Tucson

International Rescue Committee
09.2016 - 01.2020

Mental Health Training and Outreach Coordinator, IRC Tucson

International Rescue Committee
06.2016 - 09.2016

Program Organizer

Borderlinks
01.2012 - 01.2013

Program Manager / Volunteer Coordinator, AmeriCorps

Iskashitaa Refugee Network
09.2011 - 02.2013

HIV/AIDS Education/Prevention Program Coordinator

Support for International Change
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Arts with Honors - International Studies

University of Arizona

Masters - Humanitarian Health

Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health

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