Safiyah Basir
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Results driven healthcare professional and community health advocate with over 10 years of experience in strategic partnership management, sales enablement, and patient engagement. Proven success in building high-value relationships, driving healthcare awareness campaigns, and surpassing growth targets. Passionate about transforming lives through diabetes education, lifestyle change, and digital health solutions. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration, compelling communication, and people first leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifestyle Coach – Diabetes Prevention Program
YMCA & National DPP Partners
01.2023 - Current
- Lead cohort based coaching for pre-diabetic adults through CDC recognized curriculum, driving 90% participant engagement and measurable A1C reductions.
- Co-sell and promote lifestyle health benefits in partnership with local providers and health systems.
- Develop marketing materials, conduct group trainings, and share national diabetes research to influence behavioral change.
- Coordinate with program managers, healthcare partners, and public health officials to expand services.
Outreach Advocate Coordinator
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)
01.2023 - Current
- Serve as diabetes subject matter expert and community liaison, creating educational content, media campaigns, and live presentations.
- Organize and lead in-person events to raise awareness of diabetes reversal and prevention programs, reaching hundreds of patients and families.
- Collaborate with legal, marketing, and medical teams on patient engagement strategies.
- Represent Breakthrough T1D in national conversations around detection, delay, and prevention of DKA and T2D.
Founder & Podcast Host
Diabetic Loving
01.2020 - Current
- Created a nationally recognized podcast highlighting lifestyle, wellness, and health for people with diabetes.
- Interviewed top medical professionals and advocates to promote data-driven, evidence based practices in diabetes care.
- Built a loyal community and educated listeners on innovative treatment options and tech based solutions.
Regional Manager & Business Development Lead
Home Partners of America
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Managed strategic relationships with B2B partners, sales agents, and local municipalities to drive regional growth.
- Exceeded KPIs through consultative sales, account retention strategies, and market expansion initiatives.
- Spearheaded internal alignment with marketing and ops to improve partner onboarding and engagement.
- Proactively managed sales pipelines using Salesforce and real time market data to target conversion improvements.
Education
Pre-PA Track - Medical Sciences
Washtenaw Community College
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships & ASO Sales Strategy
- Healthcare & Chronic Condition Management (Type 1 & 2 Diabetes)
- Consultative & Indirect Selling
- Salesforce Pipeline Management
- Cross Functional Collaboration (Marketing, Ops, Legal)
- Sales Enablement & Training
- Client Success & Program Expansion
- Community Health Advocacy & Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Increased diabetes prevention program engagement by 40% through targeted outreach, culturally competent coaching, and strategic partner collaboration.
- Built and maintained over 25 key stakeholder relationships across health systems, non-profits, and community partners, supporting diabetes awareness and resource accessibility.
- Led co-branded events with Wayne Pediatrics and Breakthrough T1D that reached over 500 families and providers, expanding awareness around diabetes detection and prevention.
- Created and hosted 30+ podcast episodes of Diabetic Loving, fostering international engagement and trust within the diabetes community, especially women and families.
- Consistently met and exceeded regional KPIs during tenure at Home Partners of America, supporting hundreds of families through consultative sales and regional growth strategy.
- Authored two nationally recognized children's books on diabetes, now used in health education settings and family support programs.
- Featured by Fox 2 News, BCBS, and the American Diabetes Association for leading an exemplary diabetic lifestyle and turning personal experience into national advocacy.
- Awarded Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society distinction for academic excellence.
Certification
- CDC-Certified Lifestyle Coach
- American Diabetes Association Ambassador
- Kyler Cares Foundation Advocate
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- National Anthem Performer at ADA & Tour de Cure Events
- Speaker – Connected in Motion, ADA Mental Health Conferences
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Lifestyle Coach – Diabetes Prevention Program
YMCA & National DPP Partners
01.2023 - Current
Outreach Advocate Coordinator
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)
01.2023 - Current
Founder & Podcast Host
Diabetic Loving
01.2020 - Current
Regional Manager & Business Development Lead
Home Partners of America
01.2020 - 01.2025
Pre-PA Track - Medical Sciences
Washtenaw Community College
Media & Press Features
- Fox 2 News – Interviewed for leading a healthy lifestyle with Type 1 diabetes and family based health advocacy
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) – Featured in their campaign for diabetes prevention and management success
- Connected in Motion – Keynote speaker and podcast guest at national adult diabetes retreat
- Wayne Pediatrics – Speaker and advocate at World Diabetes Day Detroit
- American Diabetes Association (ADA) – Anthem performer, fundraiser, and spotlighted ambassador
- Kyler Cares Foundation – Community advocate for CGM and insulin access for underserved families
- Local and regional publications – Highlighted for children’s diabetes book series and community led health literacy efforts
Notable Highlights
- A1C consistently between 5.4–5.8 for 15+ years; featured for lifestyle transformation success
- Led youth reading initiatives & corporate wellness sessions for Type 1 families
- Built partnerships with Wayne Pediatrics, ADA, Costco, and Detroit libraries for community engagement
- Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for outstanding academic performance and leadership at Washtenaw Community College
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