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Shawnté Elbert

Shawnté Elbert

Columbus,OH

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications

15
15

Grant Experience

Work History

Chief Health Equity Officer & Division Administrator

COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH
07.2023 - Current
  • Serves as the Chief Health Equity Officer for Columbus Public Health, and Division Administrator for the Center for Public Health Innovation (CPHI)
  • Represent the company in the community and at local, regional and national conferences
  • Oversees operational activities, directs, and coordinates the programs and activities associated with the Center for Public Health Innovation (Community Engagement & Participatory Planning; Capacity building & Education; Policy, Research & Evaluation)
  • Provides vision and strategic direction for the area; establishes and ensures maintenance of program and service quality and efficiency standards; ensures attainment of goals and the mission of Columbus Public Health
  • Collaborates with local, state, and national organizations, community agencies, social service agencies, government officials, and community leaders to address community public health equity issues, develop solutions, plan and coordinate programs, and ensure integration of service delivery
  • Managed the scalability of health programs across multiple locations, improving access to care for underserved populations
  • Applied Strategic Leadership skills to manage teams, drive change, and promote health equity across all CPH departments
  • Consults with and advise the health commissioner, assistant health commissioners, and other administrators about policy development, planning, coordination of services, public health equity, and other departmental and public health issues
  • Implemented best practices to ensure health equity across all divisions, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction
  • Led the development and execution of health equity programs, leading to significant increase in overall organizational productivity
  • Applied a data-driven approach to identify and address health disparities across multiple communities, effectively improving overall health equity
  • Use key performance indicators to measure decreased disparities and improved quality of life
  • Implemented innovative Resource Allocation strategies within the division, optimizing use of resources while promoting health equity.

Associate Vice President of Health and Well-being

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current
  • Serve as a strategic member of the Student Life executive and leadership teams; collaboratively conceives, designs, and implements strategy, organizational changes, and initiatives, with the VP and the leadership team
  • Responsible for the successful delivery of health and wellness services to the OSU community, including supervision of Counseling and Consultative Services, Student Health Services, the Student Wellness Center, and Recreational Sports
  • Develop and manage an annual operating budget of approximately $40 million and is responsible for 290 full-time staff, including 5 direct reports, as well as 880 student staff
  • In partnership with other administrators, manages operational and student risks and develops strategies to mitigate potential campus threats
  • Managed stakeholder relationships while effectively representing the university's commitment to campus health and well-being
  • Managed internal and external controls for the health and well-being unit, aligning with organizational goals, objectives and compliance with accreditation
  • Applied strategic Resource Allocation to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the Health and Well-being department.

Co-CEO

SISTER W.E.L.L.S., COUNSELING, COACHING & CONSULTING, PLLC
05.2017 - Current
  • Provide financial and strategic oversight for business
  • Deliver health, wellness and life coaching and referral services
  • Provide both mentoring, consulting, and coaching services face-to-face and telemedicine
  • Provide workshops on a variety of topics: general health and wellness topics, mentoring, diversity, equity and inclusion, health equity/literacy, higher education/student affairs, college health, internships, student orgs, employee and student supervision, leadership development, risk management, Collegiate Greek organizations.

Associate Dean of Health and Wellness

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Co-Chair the Coordinated Assistance and Resource Education (CARE) Team
  • Oversee Counseling Services, Student Medical Services, Wellness Center (Health Promotion), Disability Services, and the Recreation Center
  • Provide management of an $8.2M budget
  • Supervise five direct reports and responsible for an organization of approximately 60 full- and part-time staff, and over 180 student employees
  • Also provide support for the Case Management office and staff
  • In partnership with other administrators, manages operational and student risks and develops strategies to mitigate potential campus threats
  • Supervised operations and strategies while representing the university at local, regional, and national health and wellness initiatives
  • Utilized key performance indicators to monitor, evaluate and improve departmental performance in promoting health and wellness
  • Established robust Internal Controls to improve operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in the health and wellness department.

Director, Office of Health and Wellness Promotion

INDIANA UNIVERSITY - PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
08.2015 - 12.2018
  • Provided leadership, supervision, training, and evaluation of (4) professional staff including: Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Initiatives, Assistant Director of Substance Abuse Prevention, Health Promotion Coordinator and Project Coordinator, (4) graduate assistants, and (4) student workers
  • In partnership with the Director of Assessment and Planning, conducted environmental assessments of student health needs and resources and use results to guide programmatic decisions
  • In partnership with other administrators, managed operational and student risks and develops strategies to mitigate potential campus threats
  • Developed and implemented strategies for reducing costs while maintaining best practices and standards.

Health Education Specialist - Center for Wellness Promotion

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE
02.2012 - 07.2015
  • Developed and implemented strategies for reducing costs while maintaining best practices and standards
  • Developed, Implemented, and taught the Peer Health 2 Course, Health 3001
  • Hired, supervised, and evaluated Undergraduate Assistants, Graduate Assistants, and Interns
  • Developed and maintained professional development for staff, interns, and Undergraduate/Graduate Assistants
  • Created and implemented yearly program calendar, budget, Satisfaction and Pre-Post Program Survey, Student Worker documents, manual and on-boarding process, and the Search Committee documents and rubrics
  • Utilized Motivational Interviewing for all consultative services and referrals
  • Conducted tobacco treatment counseling for various population groups
  • Developed and Implemented the Wellness Passport initiative
  • Coordinated staff development for Center for Wellness Promotion
  • Primary focus area: Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs and General Wellness topics; but still a generalist
  • Conducted student consultations in the areas of Women's Wellness, Sexual Health, Healthy Relationships, Substance Abuse (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs), Stress Management and Time Management.

Health Education Specialist - Student Health Services

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
11.2009 - 02.2012
  • Arranged all educational and professional development CEUs for Student Health Staff through EAHEC
  • Updated, Reviewed, and developed departmental Goals, Objectives, and Policies
  • Created and implemented yearly programming calendar and yearly programming budget, Student Health Employee Satisfaction; Student Worker manual and on-boarding process
  • Planned and managed interventions, programming, challenges, well-being classes, competitions, events, and learning opportunities for staff which engaged the organization’s employees in healthy behaviors
  • Collaborated with other Student Affairs units to facilitate culturally competent programs and services
  • Planned, developed, and evaluated programs for students, faculty, and Student Health staff
  • Served as a site supervisor for Health Education & Promotion interns
  • Hired, supervised, and evaluated student workers for the Health & Nutrition department.

Assistant Director of Greek Life-NPHC & MGC

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
03.2009 - 11.2009
  • Advised educated and assisted The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), Inter-fraternity Council (IFC), National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and the Inter-Greek Alliance Council in the areas of risk management, relationships with national headquarters, local alumnae chapters, judicial boards, health, and wellness
  • Adjudicated hazing cases in conjunction with Student Conduct and national organizations’ office
  • Provided education and training to campus, state and regional colleagues and Advisors on equity in health/wellness, risk management, hazing and educational requirements for Greek organizations.

Education

Doctor of Education - Leadership & Management

Saint Thomas University
Miami
08.2019

Master of Arts - Health And Wellness

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.2005

Certification

American Lung Association, January 2012

  • Certified Freedom from Smoking Trainer

University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey , Summer 2012

  • Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS)

American Cancer Society, February 2018

  • FreshStart Tobacco Cessation Facilitator Training

National Commission on Health Credentialing

  • Master Certified Health Education Specialist, #14457, April 2016

Timeline

Chief Health Equity Officer & Division Administrator

COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH
07.2023 - Current

Associate Vice President of Health and Well-being

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2021 - Current

Associate Dean of Health and Wellness

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 01.2021

Co-CEO

SISTER W.E.L.L.S., COUNSELING, COACHING & CONSULTING, PLLC
05.2017 - Current

Director, Office of Health and Wellness Promotion

INDIANA UNIVERSITY - PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS
08.2015 - 12.2018

Health Education Specialist - Center for Wellness Promotion

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE
02.2012 - 07.2015

Health Education Specialist - Student Health Services

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
11.2009 - 02.2012

Assistant Director of Greek Life-NPHC & MGC

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
03.2009 - 11.2009

Doctor of Education - Leadership & Management

Saint Thomas University

Master of Arts - Health And Wellness

Chatham University

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

East Carolina University

Summary

Talented Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions. Versatile leader bringing 16 years of professional experience as accomplished in my current and previous roles. Strategic problem-solver, change manager, and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in health and well-being.

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Development
  • Change Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Data Analysis and Metrics Tracking
  • Proposal Writing
  • Financial Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Media Relations
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Performance Improvement
  • Operations
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Recruiting and Retainment
  • Risk Management
  • Operations Leadership and Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Coaching, Training and Mentoring
  • Partnerships and Affiliations
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • OKRs and KPIs
  • Strategic Planning
  • Industry Best Practices

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