Sarah Kurtz, MPA
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Community outreach and engagement leader with 12+ years of experience building national outreach programs, activating high-impact health equity initiatives, and developing public-private partnerships. Proven success leading multi-regional community education campaigns, managing remote teams, and forging strategic alliances with healthcare and nonprofit stakeholders. Passionate about advancing health equity and reducing health disparities through culturally competent programming and grassroots collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
VyStar Credit Union
11.2022 - Current
- Directed over $7M in corporate giving aligned with brand and community impact strategy.
- Led volunteer campaigns generating 32,000+ hours and 300% YoY participation growth.
- Produced “Good is Everywhere,” a 189-event campaign that generated 110 media mentions reaching an audience of over 17 million for a publicity value of over 342k and with over 20.6 million social media impressions.
- Rolled out enterprise CRM platform and supported impact reporting on key engagement metrics.
National Programs Manager
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Designed and executed national community health education programs reaching 2,000+ monthly with accountability across regions.
- Secured strategic partnerships across health systems and nonprofits for educational forums.
- Promoted culturally responsive messaging through podcast and webinar content.
National Senior Manager, Healthcare Access
National MS Society
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Supervised staff managing healthcare outreach across underserved populations.
- Built strategic alliances with providers and federal entities to expand access initiatives.
- Delivered reports and strategy updates to national leadership and funders.
Regional Manager, Healthcare Provider Engagement
National MS Society
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed national bilingual educational programs and roundtables for healthcare professionals, including strategic outreach in Puerto Rico.
- Spearheaded CME-accredited programs at national conferences; developed medical student mentorships.
- Built relationships with hospitals and community health centers nationwide.
Manager, Programs & Services
National MS Society
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Designed outreach and support programs for marginalized populations.
- Directed volunteer recruitment and program tracking for donor-funded initiatives.
Health Educator
FL Dept of Health, Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
04.2014 - 12.2017
- Delivered targeted health interventions to address food insecurity and chronic disease in vulnerable populations.
- Developed individualized care plans and coordinated wraparound services for high-risk clients.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of North Florida
Skills
- Health Equity & Disparities
- Community Outreach & Mobilization
- Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Strategic Leadership & Coaching
- Public Speaking
- Event & Forum Planning
- Program Development & Implementation
- Relationship-Building
- Culturally Competent Programming
- Volunteer Stewardship
- Public Health Campaigns
- Project Management
Community Service
- Board Member & Events Committee Chair, Giving Closet Project, 2024 - Present
- Volunteer, River City Pride, Read USA, Jacksonville Humane Society, 2020 - Present
- Board Fellow, One Jax: Different Together, 2019
- Volunteer, Volunteers In Medicine, 2009 - 2018
Timeline
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
VyStar Credit Union
11.2022 - Current
National Programs Manager
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
11.2021 - 11.2022
National Senior Manager, Healthcare Access
National MS Society
01.2019 - 11.2020
Regional Manager, Healthcare Provider Engagement
National MS Society
03.2017 - 11.2019
Manager, Programs & Services
National MS Society
12.2014 - 03.2017
Health Educator
FL Dept of Health, Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
04.2014 - 12.2017
Master of Public Administration - Nonprofit Management
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of North Florida
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