Rynasia A. Powell
Raleigh
Summary
Health education professional with comprehensive experience in developing and implementing effective health programs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Skilled in designing educational materials, conducting workshops, and facilitating community outreach. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring goals are consistently met.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preparedness Health Educator
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
06.2023 - Current
- Spearhead health promotion strategies across North Carolina, engaging universities and communities in inclusive preparedness education.
- Design and facilitate tailored training for vulnerable populations, contributing to statewide resiliency and emergency responsiveness.
- Deliver targeted presentations on the HHS emPOWER Program to local health departments, academic institutions, and emergency planners.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and develop tools to support mental health and chronic condition management in crises.
Public Health Investigator
Mecklenburg County Public Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted in-depth public health investigations, providing culturally responsive education on STIs and communicable diseases.
- Led outreach and educational programming for college students, prioritizing inclusive sexual health and harm reduction practices.
- Built and maintained strategic relationships with student support offices and health centers to coordinate care and follow-up.
- Facilitated training for university peer educators, resident advisors, and case managers on prevention and early intervention.
- Created evaluation dashboards and reports to guide decision-making and program alignment with student wellness goals.
Disease Intervention Specialist
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as a primary health liaison between the state and local colleges during outbreaks, with a focus on culturally competent communication.
- Partnered with institutional leaders to develop student-facing campaigns addressing testing, mental health, and risk reduction.
- Provided training and technical assistance to health educators and student organizations across public campuses.
- Led response workflows and follow-up processes for high-impact campus clusters and vulnerable groups.
- Developed inclusive messaging and education toolkits that resonated with diverse student backgrounds and needs.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05.2019
Skills
- Disease Investigation
- Public Health Education
- Risk Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Program Evaluation
- EMR Systems
- Cultural Competence
- Crisis Communication
- Community Outreach
- Healthcare Administration
- Case Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Data Visualization
- Emergency Preparedness
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Health Advocacy
- Community Engagement
- Risk Communication
- Public Policy
Certification
- IS-200.C - Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS-200.C - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700.B - National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- IS-800.D - National Response Framework
Timeline
Preparedness Health Educator
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
06.2023 - Current
Public Health Investigator
Mecklenburg County Public Health
07.2022 - 06.2023
Disease Intervention Specialist
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
08.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Fayetteville State University
Master of Public Health -
Florida International University
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