Rahel Behailu

Develop and implement strategic plans to address health disparities and promote health equity within the organization and communities.
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Design, implement, and oversee programs and interventions aimed at reducing health inequities and improving health outcomes for marginalized populations.
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Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with grass root organizations, churches, NGOs, academia, and private sector organizations.
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Directed and oversaw research initiatives pertaining to HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and Breast Cancer, leveraging community intersections to pinpoint existing gaps and formulate strategies for social and structural interventions.
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Support and promote research initiatives aimed at understanding the underlying causes of health inequities and identifying innovative solutions to promote clinical participation.
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Successfully recruited and screened participants, obtained informed consent, and facilitated study visits and procedures
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Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including investigators, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders, to ensure the successful execution of research projects.
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Organize and coordinate events, workshops, and meetings to facilitate dialogue, networking, and community-building.

Program management, planning, marketing, and reporting for projects that examine social determinants of health adversely impacting underserved communities.
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Design comprehensive health and wellness programs that address the diverse needs of the community or organization's members.
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Work in partnership with local health departments, community-based, and faith-based organizations in advancing health equity across the region.
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Develop effective community engagement strategies between organizations and historically marginalized groups including Black, African Diaspora, and Latinx communities.
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Principal Investigator (PI) in HIV prevention intervention project using community-based participatory research (CBPR) – UW/Fred Hutch Centers for Aids Research (CFAR)
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Develop a community-based curriculum to improve health literacy and family communication in diverse communities to build community capacity to engage in healthcare decisions.
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Manage and supervise staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
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Facilitate YMCA’s Chronic Disease Prevention Programs including Diabetes Prevention, Lose-To-Win (weight loss), ACT! (Actively Changing Together), Blood Pressure Self-Management & Livestrong programs.
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Develop and facilitate culturally tailored physical activity classes for marginalized populations.