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Stephanie Merrida-Grant

Stephanie Merrida-Grant

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in human health services, including emergency medical services, rehabilitation facilitation, and front-line support for unsheltered communities. Currently serving as Director of Outreach & Engagement, overseeing five programs and seven dedicated teams focused on enhancing access to essential services and promoting sustainable housing solutions with respect and dignity. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth, alongside successfully directing cross-functional projects that yield significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Exceptional leadership and communication skills foster collaborative environments that deliver impactful results in addressing community needs.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Outreach & Engagement

Catholic Charities
01.2014 - Current
  • Other titles held within the agency:
  • Assistant Director
  • Program Manager
  • Program Coordinator
  • H.O.S.T. team member (Homeless Outreach Services Team)

Big Oak Residential Facility
01.1991 - 01.2023
  • Respite care for six autistic adults in a level four residential home.

Sonoma County Community Health Workers Initiative
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Advocate for the Sonoma County CHW Initiative. We work to bring CHW’s together to collaborate care for people in our community that are in need.

Santa Rosa Junior College CHW Leadership Team
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for assisting and leading students in developing skill sets as community health workers.

Education

BS - Public Health/Social Science

Monroe College
Bronx, NY

Biology, Pre-med.

University of SW Louisiana
Lafayette, LA

CHW, EMT 1A & 1B Certificate

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

Asthma Education Certificate

California Center for Well Being
Santa Rosa, CA

Suicide Prevention Instructors Certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor Certification

01.2025

Skills

  • Cultivating strong partnerships
  • Goal-oriented planning
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Project oversight
  • Team leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Process optimization expertise

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Languages

English

Timeline

Director of Outreach & Engagement

Catholic Charities
01.2014 - Current

Sonoma County Community Health Workers Initiative
01.2011 - 01.2013

Santa Rosa Junior College CHW Leadership Team
01.2010 - 01.2013

Big Oak Residential Facility
01.1991 - 01.2023

Biology, Pre-med.

University of SW Louisiana

CHW, EMT 1A & 1B Certificate

Santa Rosa Junior College

Asthma Education Certificate

California Center for Well Being

Suicide Prevention Instructors Certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor Certification

BS - Public Health/Social Science

Monroe College