Tara Crawford
Hilliard,United States
Summary
Passionate Community Engagement Coordinator with ten years of experience in building and promoting programs designed to deliver services and education to underserved populations. Skilled at recognizing strong community partners and connecting agencies to facilitate more robust efforts in growing equity. Self-motivated and disciplined in planning and tracking priorities and strong communications skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Coordinator
The Ohio State University
03.2022 - Current
- Engaged existing community coalitions and stakeholders regarding interventions aimed at decreasing opioid overdose deaths through HEALing Communities Study.
- Contributed, from a community engagement point of view, the aspects of the HEAL initiative to plan, implement, and evaluate data-driven approaches integrating evidence-based interventions within the healthcare, behavioral health, and criminal justice systems to reduce opioid overdose deaths.
- Planned and implemented multi-stage communications campaigns designed to promote awareness of overdose risks.
Youth Wellness, Program Manager
Columbus Public Health
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Worked as a part of the Celebrate One taskforce to address infant mortality by delivering sexual health education to Columbus City Schools middle-schools.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Drug and Alcohol, Early Intervention Specialist
Columbus Public Health
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided HIV and HCV education and testing in local drug and alcohol treatment agencies and corrections facilities.
- Linked individuals diagnosed with infections to treatment and support.
- Tracked testing and positivity rates to alert reporting agencies of trends.
Education
Master of Social Work -
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
05.1994
Skills
- Community Resources
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Community Meetings
- Event Coordination
- Issue Awareness
- Coalition Building
- Community Relations
Certification
Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist
Timeline
Community Engagement Coordinator - The Ohio State University
03.2022 - Current
Youth Wellness, Program Manager - Columbus Public Health
07.2019 - 03.2022
Drug and Alcohol, Early Intervention Specialist - Columbus Public Health
10.2018 - 07.2019
Ohio State University - Master of Social Work,
Univerisity of Iowa - Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance