Hi, I’m
Priya Patel
Athens,GA
Summary
Public Health Professional holding expertise in issues of equity and social injustice through work with lower income populations within the emergency room, maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, and health education. Committed to furthering expertise in health equity to enhance objectives of individuals displaying inequity and injustice. Demonstrated and applied equity awareness through involvement with Latin American events, community meetings, and awareness campaigns.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Georgia DPH District 10Athens, GA
Public Health Nutritionist
12.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Delivered education targeting chronic disease prevention in effort to reduce maternal and child mortality rates
- Assessed individuals to impart awareness toward healthier outcomes
- Incorporated state health campaigns to improve education in group settings
- Addressed issues of literacy through referrals toward local chapter, Dolly Parton Imagination library
- Established nutrition referrals to recipes and community breastfeeding groups to improve engagement in nutrition
- Provided education on SNAP and WIC program to improve understanding of program
- Addressed transportation and health equity challenges within rural regions
Trinity HealthAthens, GA
Community Health Coordinator
12.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Implemented community health needs assessment within regions within southeastern US
- Established partnerships to develop consensus on health needs within education, government, and health sectors
- Developed plan for meetings within regional areas
- Held oversight on community health needs assessment as effort to prioritize mental health and COVID-19 needs
Metro Nashville Health DepartmentNashville, Tennessee
Diabetes Prevention Coordinator
01.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Established Diabetes Prevention Program within federally qualified health center in Nashville, Tennessee
- Managed education through application of health communication, applying print, media, video, and photography
- Coordinated educational activities for employee wellness program
- Initiated social media campaigns targeting diabetes prevention
- Improved awareness on diabetes prevention needs through social media, community programs, and health education
Seed Life SkillsAthens, GA
Education Coordinator
01.2018 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Held oversight of nonprofit's social media channels
- Networked with community partners to improve awareness on needs of Seed Life Skills
- Provided education to individuals working with home ec programs
- Prioritized education to raise awareness on Seed Life Skills' cooking education curriculum
Education
Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA
Master of Science from Community Health Education
12.2017
The University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition Sciences
05.2013
Skills
- Health Equity
- Maternal and Child Health
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Nutrition
- Health Access
- Health Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Community Partnerships
- Grant Management
- Data Collection
- SPSS
Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist
- ADCES Diabetes Coach
Timeline
Public Health Nutritionist
Georgia DPH District 10
12.2021 - 06.2022
Community Health Coordinator
Trinity Health
12.2020 - 06.2021
Diabetes Prevention Coordinator
Metro Nashville Health Department
01.2019 - 12.2020
Education Coordinator
Seed Life Skills
01.2018 - 06.2018
Georgia Southern University
Master of Science from Community Health Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition Sciences
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