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RONICA A. WEBB

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Results-driven and committed public health professional with extensive experience in NYC public health initiatives, maternal and infant health, and child welfare and safety. A reliable leader who ensures high-level results in program management, staff development, and expanding progressive maternal health initiatives in underserved communities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manhattan Initiative Manager

Newborn Home Visiting
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide leadership and supervision to multiple work sites in the Manhattan territory
  • Achieve departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Increase team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Optimize resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase birthing family participation in home visiting services to 60% of contacted families
  • Recruit, interview, and hire public health nurses, social workers, and lactation professionals to create a free holistic maternal health program for all New Yorkers

Site Director

Newborn Home Visiting Program
09.2017 - 09.2023
  • Provided programmatic and operational oversight for a medium-sized Manhattan site in East Harlem
  • Managed a team of public health professionals ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to Department of Health home visiting and chest-feeding educational standards.
  • Trained new team members including 5 doulas and 12 lactation professionals on site policies and procedures.
  • Developed training materials and tools to be utilized during standardized orientation for new staff
  • Monitored and evaluated Home Visiting team and staff utilizing established quality assurance measures and reporting tools
  • Developed site-specific plans to achieve program goals that adhere to excellence and program integrity
  • Reviewed, provided and utilized program monthly reports and data to assess staff performance and benchmarks
  • Enhanced established policies and procedures for guidance and continued sustainability of program integrity and success
  • Collaborated with lactation professionals to develop and provide enhanced breastfeeding modules and in-person training to contracted and permanent staff to meet the flourishing Program expansion needs
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for professional growth opportunities.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Enhanced overall performance of the facility through the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
  • Developed targeted outreach initiatives to address specific community health concerns or underserved populations effectively.
  • Enhanced community health through strategic partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders.

Director

Bedford Stuyvesant Community Partnership
11.2007 - 08.2016
  • Maintained daily operations of ACS-funded Community Partnership that focused on providing strength-based mental health support to families in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community
  • Directed, planned, and coordinated daily activities of program staff including the social work team, community advocates, and foster parent mentors
  • Responsible for the oversight and programmatic activities in accordance with ACS guidelines and yearly strategic funders guidelines
  • Analyzed trends and challenges in program logistics and partner membership and developed creative solutions for partner retention and program growth
  • Conducted quality assurance activities with program personnel on a quarterly basis
  • Reached and supported 300+ families per year by facilitating the access to preventive services and culturally relevant neighborhood resources from internal and external partner agencies
  • Prepared yearly strategic planning report for review by Board of Directors and Partnership Advisory Committees
  • Responsible for creating and monitoring yearly program budget and OTPS budgets and spending
  • Successfully elevated the Community Partnership from an initiative to secure 10-year funding via Mayoral contracts and City Council funding.

Education

Master of Public Health - Community Health Education

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Science

Wilberforce University
Xenia, OH

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Staff Development
  • Performance Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Client Engagement Strategies
  • Health Promotion
  • Program Development
  • Maternal & Infant Health
  • Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Affiliations

Junior League of Brooklyn, 2018-present

Certification

Certified Lactation Consultant, 2023-present

Timeline

Manhattan Initiative Manager

Newborn Home Visiting
09.2023 - Current

Site Director

Newborn Home Visiting Program
09.2017 - 09.2023

Director

Bedford Stuyvesant Community Partnership
11.2007 - 08.2016

Master of Public Health - Community Health Education

Hunter College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Science

Wilberforce University

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