Paulina Silva
Summary
Devoted public health professional with experience in project coordination and community collaboration development, dedicated to achieving meaningful outcomes through progressive and people-centered approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMUNITY HEALTH COORDINATOR
American Heart Association
09.2024 - Current
- Lead comprehensive community health initiatives and coordinate programs, successfully fostering partnerships with local organizations to enhance public health awareness and improve access to care.
- Develop and implement strategic outreach plans, manage health education workshops, and track program outcomes to reinforce community health engagement and participation.
- Monitor community health trends, conduct thorough analyses of program effectiveness, and generate data-driven recommendations to improve health outcomes.
- Spearhead community health campaigns and cultivate strategic partnerships with healthcare providers to enhance access to cardiovascular wellness resources across Dallas County.
- Assess health program effectiveness through quantitative and qualitative metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement targeted solutions to maximize community impact.
- Managed grant applications, securing funding for vital community health projects.
- Enhanced access to healthcare services for underserved populations through collaboration with local organizations and stakeholders.
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans and annual reports, highlighting successes and challenges in improving community health outcomes.
- Trained volunteers and staff members on best practices in community health outreach and education.
- Managed budgets for multiple concurrent projects while ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Coordinated community health events, resulting in increased awareness of available resources and improved public health literacy.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT INTERN
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Fostered connections with key stakeholders for sustainable collaboration. Led comprehensive stakeholder interviews and data analysis to identify service gaps in human trafficking prevention, developing strategic recommendations for DFPS partnerships.
- Produced actionable summary reports from stakeholder interviews, enabling informed decision-making for enhanced DFPS community collaboration strategies.
- Spearheaded initiatives to bridge service gaps through strategic partnership development, improving access to vital resources for at-risk populations.
- Conducted stakeholder interviews and data analysis to identify service gaps in human trafficking prevention, developing strategic partnership recommendations.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of North Texas
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Contributed to creating literature reviews and enhancing research and knowledge base. Led qualitative research analysis on eating disorders among minority groups, developing coding frameworks, and conducting intersectional cultural analysis
- Designed targeted recruitment strategies and marketing materials, optimizing participant engagement through social media channels
- Established a comprehensive database of community organizations, fostering partnerships to enhance study participant recruitment
- Synthesized complex research findings into structured literature reviews, contributing to knowledge base expansion in behavioral health studies
POLL CLERK
Dallas County
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed voter check-ins, ensured smooth polling station operations during general elections, assisted voters, and supported elections officials.
- Distributed ballots and provided clear instructions to voters.
- Maintained voting equipment, resolving issues promptly.
- Ensured adherence to election laws and maintained voting process integrity.
- Addressed issues calmly and maintained order at polling stations.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
First Look Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Ensured strict confidentiality of client information. Streamlined bilingual administrative operations by managing Spanish-speaking client cases, coordinating food distribution programs, and maintaining detailed records while providing data privacy
- Facilitated cross-cultural communication between staff and Spanish-speaking clients, improving service accessibility and fostering inclusive community support
- Implemented comprehensive record-keeping protocols while managing sensitive client information and coordinating multilingual support services
Education
MASTER'S - PUBLIC HEALTH
Texas Tech University, Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health
Lubbock, TX04.2024
BACHELOR'S - PSYCHOLOGY
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2021
Skills
- AI
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- SPSS
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Spanish (Native)
Timeline
COMMUNITY HEALTH COORDINATOR
American Heart Association
09.2024 - Current
HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT INTERN
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
08.2023 - 04.2024
POLL CLERK
Dallas County
10.2020 - 11.2020
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of North Texas
09.2020 - 12.2021
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
First Look Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
BACHELOR'S - PSYCHOLOGY
University of North Texas
MASTER'S - PUBLIC HEALTH
Texas Tech University, Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health
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