Victoria Umstattd Cope
Strategist-Initiatives
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Results-driven professional with comprehensive background in team leadership, strategic planning, and relationship development. Known for strong analytical skills and delivering impactful solutions that align with business goals and foster team collaboration. Highly adaptable and reliable, skilled in critical analysis and innovative problem-solving to meet evolving organizational needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4033
4033
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategist-Initiatives
Missouri Foundation for Health
04.2021 - Current
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive knowledge base to inform new and on-going activities related to public health infrastructure, food justice, and maternal and child health
- Leads multidisciplinary team on efforts to improve contraceptive access in a conservative-leaning state
- Co-leads relationship management and strategic decision-making for the Foundation's presence in public health
- Conducts competent analysis, diagnosis, and development of recommendations for approaches to support strategy development and refinement for a number of external initiatives and internal professional development opportunities
- Designs and implements tools to effectively manages day-to-day work activities that promote successful execution of assigned initiatives’ strategy with consideration for the appropriate use of resources
- Identifies and appropriately nourishes relationships with partners across multiple areas of work
- Mentors junior staff members, fostering a culture of professional development and growth within the team
Population Health Program Manager
Centene Corporation
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design comprehensive health strategies addressing diverse population needs across the country
- Identified cost-efficient opportunities to improve, create, and distribute health education and community resource information to customers, local care management teams, and healthcare providers
- Developed innovative solutions to address pressing public health issues, leading to improved community wellbeing for members with Medicaid, Marketplace, and Commercial health insurance
- Evaluated program data to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous quality enhancement across all lines of business with pre- and postnatal programming
Program Fellow
Missouri Foundation for Health
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Reported directly to the Vice President for Programs to initiate grant programs, including planning projects and activities, conducting proposal reviews and on-site monitoring visits
- Coordinated and assisted internal stakeholders and external partners to conduct program evaluations and share best practices in areas, such as maternal and child health and criminal justice
- Conducted needs assessments and analysis of data on issues related to Foundation programs and projects
- Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships
Research Assistant
Saint Louis University
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Performed systematic study of maternal and child health community health workers
- Conducted environmental scans of accredited Council on Education for Public Health curriculum and practicum plans
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output
Epidemiology and Data Analysis Intern
GenerateHealth
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Analyzed and presented data for the Fetal/Infant Mortality Review St. Louis with identified areas of opportunity for improvement to local stakeholders
- Conducted a gap analysis for maternal and child health resources in patient navigation systems with a focus on racial equity
- Collected and evaluated data for the FLOURISH Collaborative
- Maintained detailed business process documentation
Research Assistant
Saint Louis University
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Promoted CenteringPregnancy Prenatal Care in Southeast Missouri and adjusted programming to better suit the needs of a rural population
- Customized research instruments to better capture nuanced data, enriching depth of research analysis
- Coordinated with external research partners to ensure seamless integration of collaborative projects
TEFL Educator
Peace Corps Madagascar
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Increased English competency, critical thinking, and study skills of students in secondary education
- Facilitated and managed a teacher training workshop that promoted and educated teachers and administrators of 38 schools on student-centered teaching, mentorship, and health education
- Led a peer advocacy health club that educated secondary students on how to inform their community on topics such as HIV/AIDS, gender equitability, nutrition, menstrual health, and sanitation
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Maternal and Child Health
Saint Louis University
05-2018
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health
University of Missouri-Columbia
05-2014
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Relationship building and maintenance
- Program Management
- Health Education and Communication
- Facilitation
- Community Development
- Managing Ambiguity
Certification
Certified in Public Health, Council on Education for Public Health
Affiliations
- American Public Health Association, Member; Coordinator for the APHA/ASPPH 3rd Annual Service Day
- Student Association for Public Health- Saint Louis University, President, 2017-2018
- Peace Corps Madagascar, Volunteer Trainer, Pre-Service Mentor
Accomplishments
- Section Councilor for American Public Health Association's Maternal and Child Health Section
- Incoming Co-Chair for American Public Health Association's Public Health Funders' Network
Timeline
Strategist-Initiatives
Missouri Foundation for Health
04.2021 - Current
Population Health Program Manager
Centene Corporation
03.2019 - 03.2021
Program Fellow
Missouri Foundation for Health
04.2018 - 03.2019
Research Assistant
Saint Louis University
06.2017 - 12.2017
Epidemiology and Data Analysis Intern
GenerateHealth
06.2017 - 12.2017
Research Assistant
Saint Louis University
11.2016 - 08.2017
TEFL Educator
Peace Corps Madagascar
06.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Maternal and Child Health
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Public Health
University of Missouri-Columbia
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