Warren Jones, MPH
Summary
Driven Data Analyst and Program Specialist with proven track record of leading community initiatives that boosted membership and community participation over the past 10 years. Expert in grant writing, management, and maintaining strategic partnerships securing over $300,000 in grant funding over the past 4 years. Skilled in organizing high-impact health screening events, engaging over 1,000 participants annually. Excellent communication and writing skills with a unique ability to disseminate scientific terminology to lay persons. Intentional relationship-building abilities and focus on measurable results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Epidemiologist/Program Manager
Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health
02.2022 - Current
- Established Mens Health Program in 2022, resulting in over 500 blood pressure screenings, monkey pox, and Covid-19 vaccinations annually
- Led community engagement initiatives, resulting in 50% increase in volunteer participation within first year
- Authored and presented successfully accepted research abstracts to Public Health Conferences (eg.APHA)
- Established and maintained community partnerships, leading to $300,000 in grant funding (GIlead, RWJF, CDC)
- Developed data collection protocols to ensure accurate program evaluation.
- Mentored Undergraduate Health Science Majors through Community Research Fellows Training Program for Oncology
- Organized and executed community events, successfully engaging over 1,200 participants annually
Male Residential Counselor
Tougaloo College
12.2020 - 02.2024
- Coordinated outreach activities for graduation requirement resulting in over 400 hours of community service hours for male undergraduates
- Facilitated career readiness and resume building sessions for male undergraduates
- Monitored and documented student progress toward meeting course goals and objectives.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques designed to promote positive interaction in male residential dormatory
- Served as a liaison between families or guardians of students when necessary
Community Organizer
Community Coalition For Substance Abuse Prevention
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Served as liaison between community members and local government, addressing concerns and improving health services
- Implemented community feedback mechanisms, resulting in increased stakeholder input
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events across South Los Angeles
- Wrote and distributed informational papers, gave out representative contact information and educated community members about specific issues.
- Transcribed data and organized spreadsheets to record pledges, phone calls, and canvassing.
- Led staff development meetings to organize volunteers and members toward unified goals.
- Interviewed members of specific populations to understand and document community concerns.
- Led recruitment and membership, resulting in record breaking fund raising effort in first year
Community Outreach and Student Recruitment
Gordon-Brown Fellowship
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Fellowship Co-Founder, resulting in over a dozen Los Angeles based high school students receiving college degrees from 4 year institutions
- Co-created recruitment criteria for Los Angeles based students
- Organized extracurricular activities to broaden students'' exposure to new skills, experiences, and career paths.
- Collaborated with community based organizations to host inclusive social events, fostering sense of community.
- Liaison between guardians, students, and college representatives for student progress and matriculation.
Financial Literacy Community Liaison
Junior Achievement of Southern California
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Promoted youth engagement and leadership by developing financial literacy curriculum for south Los Angeles Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
- Represented JASOCAL as a US Ambassador at International Business Plan Competition in Stockholm, Sweden
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts to support various community programs within the organization.
- Promoted organizational initiatives by presenting at community meetings and participating in local events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS05-2017
Master of Science - Epidemiology
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05-2021
Ph.D. - Epidemiology
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05-2026
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Staff Management
- Excellent communication
- Volunteer Management
- Scientific writing
- Event Planning
- Data collection
- Partnership Development
- Public speaking
- Grant Writing
- After-action reporting
- Written communication
Research
Funchess, R., Fastring, D.R., Melvin, S., Oladeki, E., and Jones, W. (Nov. 12, 2023). Perceived racism and access to healthcare among African American women. Oral presentation given to the Women's Caucus, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia.
Fastring, D., Esters, J., Funchess, T., Bishop, R., Stepanova, E., Jones, W., Melvin, S. (April. 8, 2024) The Impact of Perceived Racism on Healthcare Access and Utilization Among African American Women. Poster Session, Xavier University Health Disparities Conference. New Orleans, LA
D Noor, N Mahmud, T Funchess, S C Melvin W Jones, A R Bhuiyan, A Hammett, M Jacob. (March. 9th 2025) Knowledge, Perceived Barriers, and Intentions to Breast Cancer Screening among Female Students. Poster Session, Xavier University Health Disparities Conference, New Orleans, LA
Shoman, A., Malone, S., Barnes, T., Hynes, A., Jones, W., & Jones, E. (2025). Trends in Obesity Among Adults in Mississippi, 2017–2023. Obesities, 5(2), 21. https://doi.org/10.3390/obesities5020021
Awards/ Acknowlegments
Tougaloo College
Community Impact Award
April 2025
Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
Graduate Inductee
March 2021
Jackson Heart Study 20TH Anniversary Conference
Academic Award-Honree
October 2020
Los Angeles, Council District 8
Leadership Award-Community Organizing Fellowship
August 2018
Tougaloo College Disaster Studies Research Symposium
Academic Award- 2nd place
May 2017
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, Rho Epsilon Chapter
Undergraduate of the Year Award
November 2016
Gordon-Brown Fellowship
Community Leadership Award
August 2013
Timeline
Epidemiologist/Program Manager
Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health
02.2022 - Current
Male Residential Counselor
Tougaloo College
12.2020 - 02.2024
Community Organizer
Community Coalition For Substance Abuse Prevention
05.2017 - 01.2019
Community Outreach and Student Recruitment
Gordon-Brown Fellowship
01.2013 - 05.2017
Financial Literacy Community Liaison
Junior Achievement of Southern California
01.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Tougaloo College
Master of Science - Epidemiology
Jackson State University
Ph.D. - Epidemiology
Jackson State University
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