Sharon V. Munroe
Austin,TX
Summary
Public health researcher and project manager interested in developing policy advocacy skills in community public health, mental health, and maternal and child health practice-based learning while working on my Doctor of Public Health degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) School of Public Health.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Strategist
Dell Medical School
04.2024 - Current
- Enhancing brand visibility by developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies.
- Championing adoption of digital tools and platforms within the organization to expand reach and improve efficiency in communication efforts.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic messaging and positioning initiatives.
- Produce and distribute flyers, annual reports, and partner communications and presentations.
Community Health Education Specialist
UTHealth Houston
02.2023 - Current
- Developed more than 10 training modules for Community Health Workers and Medical Reserve Corps for the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute.
- Generated ideas for new content series based on audience interests and market trends.
- Wrote and edited health education programs to promote disaster preparedness.
- Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
- Gathered, organized and input information into new courses.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset for instruction and developing new training programs.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Raised awareness of public health issues through organizing workshops, seminars, and presentations.
Graduate Research Assistant and Project Manager
UTHealth Houston
08.2022 - Current
- Lead researcher for evaluating mental health and other medical screening and processes at the Bexar County, TX Justice Intake and Assessment Annex (January 2024-present).
- External evaluation graduate research assistant for the Texas Children's Mental Health Care Consortium programs (2022-23).
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Designed surveys and interview protocols for primary data collection, ensuring accurate representation of target populations.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Maintained database of research materials, documents and other paperwork.
Graduate Teaching Associate and Project Manager
UTHealth Houston
04.2022 - Current
- Graduate teaching associate for the health promotional and behavioral science theory course for doctorate students.
- Teaching assistant for three sections of master's level Introduction to Qualitative Research Course (2023-24).
- Teaching assistant for the Maternal and Child Health core course (2023).
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives, ensuring alignment with current course competencies and best practices.
- Served as a liaison between faculty and students, addressing concerns and facilitating communication for improved academic outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic achievement.
- Managed grading responsibilities efficiently, providing timely feedback to both students and faculty regarding performance assessments.
Advisory Committee Coordinator
Texas Department Of State Health Services
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Chief of Staff Office's agency-wide coordination role for 26 public health advisory committees.
- Developed digital, on-demand training modules for staff and volunteers for training in DSHS and Texas Open Meetings policies.
- Facilitated committee membership nominations and candidate reviews.
- Proposed ideas and participated in meetings and activities to improve quality of work and work processes.
- Maintained up-to-date contact lists for all committees, ensuring efficient communication channels were always available.
- Evaluated program results against set goals, refining initiatives as necessary to ensure maximum impact.
- Consistently met deadlines for deliverables through effective time management practices that prioritized urgent tasks without sacrificing quality control measures.
Communications and Outreach Liaison for Texas WIC and Behavioral Health
Texas Health And Human Services Commission
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Communications lead for Texas Women Infants and Children's (WIC) program.
- Outreach lead for Austin's Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Lead editor and regular contributing writer.
- Aided in the development of communications materials, contributing to the ongoing public health awareness
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives.
- campaigns.
Principal of a consulting firm
NGrowthmode
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Interim public relations manager for McKesson Specialty Health.
- Editor and writer for the US Oncology Network portal.
- Consultant to more than 10 small and medium-sized organizations on communications strategy and marketing.
- Content developer, writer, and editor for primary healthcare and specialty healthcare practices, including in urology, urgent care, substance use recovery centers, pet healthcare, and others .
- Market researcher designing surveys and conducting interviews for clients.
Education
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - Health Promotion And Health Education
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Austin, TX12.2025
Community Health Worker Instructor -
University of North Texas School of Public Health
Fort Worth, TX (remote)01.2024
Mental Health First Aid For Youth Instructor -
National Council For Mental Wellbeing
Remote03.2023
Masters of Public Health - Maternal And Child Health; Policy
University of Texas Health Sciences Center
Austin, TX08.2022
Master of Business Administration -
Chapman University
Orange, CABA, Journalism and Mass Communication. - Public Relations
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Skills
- Project Management
- Communication Management
- Communication Strategy Development
- Qualitative Interviewer
- Quantitative Research Proficiency
- Partnership Development
- Content Development
- Marketing Communications
- Policy Advocacy
- Brand Messaging
- Digital Marketing
- Web Content Creation
Awards
- Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, 2022 - present
- Extraordinary Contributors Leadership Program graduate, Texas Health and Human Services, 2020
Volunteer Experience
- Austin Independent School District, Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee, 2021 - present
- Lamar Choirs, Webmaster, 2023 - present
- Former Campus Advisory Council Member, 2019 - 2022
- PTA vice president of membership, Ridgetop Elementary School, 2015 - 2017
- Community Catalyst, Austin-area coordinator and focus group facilitator for 2022 qualitative research about unmet health needs and issues among local public housing residents.
Timeline
Communications Strategist
Dell Medical School
04.2024 - Current
Community Health Education Specialist
UTHealth Houston
02.2023 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant and Project Manager
UTHealth Houston
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Teaching Associate and Project Manager
UTHealth Houston
04.2022 - Current
Advisory Committee Coordinator
Texas Department Of State Health Services
12.2020 - 03.2022
Communications and Outreach Liaison for Texas WIC and Behavioral Health
Texas Health And Human Services Commission
12.2018 - 11.2020
Principal of a consulting firm
NGrowthmode
01.2014 - 01.2018
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - Health Promotion And Health Education
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Community Health Worker Instructor -
University of North Texas School of Public Health
Mental Health First Aid For Youth Instructor -
National Council For Mental Wellbeing
Masters of Public Health - Maternal And Child Health; Policy
University of Texas Health Sciences Center
Master of Business Administration -
Chapman University
BA, Journalism and Mass Communication. - Public Relations
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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