Sandra Rice
Public Health
Porterville, CA,CA
Summary
Well-qualified leader and public health professional dedicated to identifying upstream public health concerns to positively impact social determinants of health in high need communities. Successful at organizing and analyzing complex data, charting features, and producing maps to identify areas of public health outcomes. Desire to offer 20+ years' experience in leadership, management, and community organizing & advocacy to assist the Oregon Health Authority as an AmeriCorps Leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Mapper
The Collaborative/AmeriCorps VISTA
Raleigh, NC
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Executed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping of local assets for Growing Outdoors Program based at Mountain BizWorks in Asheville NC
- Researched and analyzed demographics and health outcomes for 26 counties in Western NC
- Performed emergency funding grant application reviews for businesses seeking local, state, and federal financial assistance during COVID-19 pandemic. This included temporary contract position in October, 2021 for local funding grant for businesses in Buncombe County, NC
Network Capacity Improvement Consultant
MANNA FoodBank/AmeriCorps VISTA
Asheville, NC
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines to acquire agency certification from American Bakers Association. This certification is gold-standard certification for US Food Banks.
- Completed site visits to conduct assessments of partner food pantries in 16 Western NC (WNC) counties.
- Utilized GIS mapping to identify and map areas of significant food insecurity in 16 Western NC counties.
- Compiled detailed report finding statistical significance between childhood hunger and food insecurity in rural WNC counties. This data was used to assist in obtaining $250,000 grant for mobile food pantry to reach identified areas of food insecurity.
Senior Minister
New Creation Church
Fletcher, NC
06.2000 - 02.2014
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised 2 associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Represented congregation on several community advocacy and social justices committees and boards
Executive Director
Our VOICE Crisis Agency
Asheville, NC
02.1992 - 07.2004
- Negotiated multiple new annual contracts and Memorandums of Understanding agreements with granters to achieve project funding
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training clients and staff members over 13 years
- Worked closely with organizational board of directors to strategically affect operational direction during fiscal years 2001-2004 .
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Lenoir Rhyne University
Lenoir, NC05.2016
Master of Theology - Ministry
Samaritan Institute of Theological Studies
Atlanta, GA11.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Philosophy
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC12.1989
Skills
- Thematic mapping and map production
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Google Workspace
- Written and verbal communications
- Statistical analysis
- Leadership and team building
- Team Building
- Group facilitation for strategic development and conflict resolution
Additional Information
I am currently relocating to the West Coast of the US following six months of travel cross country to experience areas of the USA with diverse and complex public health needs and related issues. I am currently residing in CA, and will be relocating to the Portland, OR area. With my three years of AmeriCorps work experience and my Masters Degree in public health, I believe this position would be an ideal opportunity to work in National Service and Public Health in the Greater Portland, OR geographic area.
Timeline
Asset Mapper
The Collaborative/AmeriCorps VISTA
07.2019 - 08.2021
Network Capacity Improvement Consultant
MANNA FoodBank/AmeriCorps VISTA
05.2015 - 05.2016
Senior Minister
New Creation Church
06.2000 - 02.2014
Executive Director
Our VOICE Crisis Agency
02.1992 - 07.2004
Master of Science - Public Health
Lenoir Rhyne University
Master of Theology - Ministry
Samaritan Institute of Theological Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Philosophy
University of North Carolina At Asheville
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