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Wendy Potts

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Results-driven Program Director with a history of successfully delivering projects on schedule and within budget. Expertise in strategic planning and operational management, fostering strong team leadership to enhance program outcomes. Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement facilitate seamless interdepartmental collaboration. Committed to thriving in dynamic environments by prioritizing tasks and leveraging advanced problem-solving abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
12.2009 - Current
  • The Division of Psychiatric Research Services (DPSR) conducts applied research and policy studies on the delivery of services to persons with psychiatric and substance use disorders.
  • The DPSR has a portfolio of projects with a total annual budget of approximately $12 million, with funding from multiple federal, state, and private sources, including NIMH, NIDA, CDC, SAMHSA, the National Association of State Mental Health Directors, and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for the executive team to achieve organizational goals.
  • Facilitated effective communication between different teams in order to foster collaboration across departments.

Director, Study Management Unit

University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2006 - 12.2009
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.

Prevention Program Manager

Maryland AIDS Administration, DHMH
, United States
09.2003 - 08.2006
  • Coordinated the development, management, and evaluation of Maryland HIV prevention programs targeting individuals living with HIV/AIDS
  • Interacted with health departments and community-based organizations to manage fiscal and programmatic performance and to build collaborations
  • Managed a federal grant awarded to the state from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  • Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.

Clinical Research Assistant

University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2002 - 09.2003
  • Worked as research staff on a research project, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, testing a behavioral intervention to reduce substance use in people living with serious mental illness
  • Conducted individual and group dual diagnosis therapy sessions, motivational interviewing and clinical assessments
  • Monitored recruitment and retention of clients from several clinic sites

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Loyola University
Maryland
05-2002

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
05-2000

Skills

  • Proficient in Task Prioritization
  • Project Management
  • Effective Problem Resolution
  • Strategic leadership
  • Regulatory Improvement Experience
  • Budget Management
  • Collaborative mindset

Publications

1. Dixon L, Goldberg R, Iannone V, Lucksted A, Brown C, Kreyenbuhl J, Fang L, Potts W. Use of a critical time intervention to promote continuity of care after psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. Psychiatr Serv. 2009 Apr;60(4):451-8. doi: 10.1176/ps.2009.60.4.451. PMID: 19339319.

2. Borzekowski DL, Leith J, Medoff DR, Potts W, Dixon LB, Balis T, Hackman AL, Himelhoch S. Use of the internet and other media for health information among clinic outpatients with serious mental illness. Psychiatr Serv. 2009 Sep;60(9):1265-8. doi: 10.1176/ps.2009.60.9.1265. PMID: 19723745.

3. Dixon LB, Medoff D, Goldberg R, Lucksted A, Kreyenbuhl J, DiClemente C, Potts W, Leith J, Brown C, Adams C, Afful J. Is implementation of the 5 A's of smoking cessation at community mental health centers effective for reduction of smoking by patients with serious mental illness? Am J Addict. 2009 Sep-Oct;18(5):386-92. doi: 10.3109/10550490903077747. PMID: 19874158; PMCID: PMC5647463.

4. Clayton S, Borzekowski D, Himelhoch S, Dixon L, Potts W, Medoff D, Hackman A, Balis D. Media and internet ownership and use among mental health outpatients with serious mental illness. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 2009;35(5):364-7. PMID: 20180665.

5. Brown C, Leith J, Dickerson F, Medoff D, Kreyenbuhl J, Fang L, Goldberg R, Potts W, Dixon L. Predictors of mortality in patients with serious mental illness and co-occurring type 2 diabetes. Psychiatry Res. 2010 May 15;177(1-2):250-4. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2010.01.004. Epub 2010 Feb 16. PMID: 20163874; PMCID: PMC2866062.

6. Rosenberg SD, Goldberg RW, Dixon LB, Wolford GL, Slade EP, Himelhoch S, Gallucci G, Potts W, Tapscott S, Welsh CJ. Assessing the STIRR model of best practices for blood-borne infections of clients with severe mental illness. Psychiatr Serv. 2010 Sep;61(9):885-91. doi: 10.1176/ps.2010.61.9.885. PMID: 20810586; PMCID: PMC3632357.

7. Kreyenbuhl J, Leith J, Medoff DR, Fang L, Dickerson FB, Brown CH, Goldberg RW, Potts W, Dixon LB. A comparison of adherence to hypoglycemic medications between Type 2 diabetes patients with and without serious mental illness. Psychiatry Res. 2011 Jun 30;188(1):109-14. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2011.03.013. Epub 2011 Apr 2. PMID: 21459458; PMCID: PMC3673565.

8. Himelhoch S, Medoff D, Maxfield J, Dihmes S, Dixon L, Robinson C, Potts W, Mohr DC. Telephone based cognitive behavioral therapy targeting major depression among urban dwelling, low income people living with HIV/AIDS: results of a randomized controlled trial. AIDS Behav. 2013 Oct;17(8):2756-64. doi: 10.1007/s10461-013-0465-5. PMID: 23644816; PMCID: PMC10839944.

9. Dixon LB, Glynn SM, Cohen AN, Drapalski AL, Medoff D, Fang LJ, Potts W, Gioia D. Outcomes of a brief program, REORDER, to promote consumer recovery and family involvement in care. Psychiatr Serv. 2014 Jan 1;65(1):116-20. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201300074. PMID: 24177229; PMCID: PMC8634515.

10. Himelhoch SS, Miles-McLean H, Medoff D, Kreyenbuhl J, Rugle L, Brownley J, Bailey-Kloch M, Potts W, Welsh C. Twelve-Month Prevalence of DSM-5 Gambling Disorder and Associated Gambling Behaviors Among Those Receiving Methadone Maintenance. J Gambl Stud. 2016 Mar;32(1):1-10. doi: 10.1007/s10899-015-9524-3. PMID: 25773867.

11. Himelhoch SS, Miles-McLean H, Medoff DR, Kreyenbuhl J, Rugle L, Bailey-Kloch M, Potts W, Welsh C, Brownley J. Evaluation of brief screens for gambling disorder in the substance use treatment setting. Am J Addict. 2015 Aug;24(5):460-6. doi: 10.1111/ajad.12241. Epub 2015 May 12. PMID: 25963048.

12. Palmer-Bacon J, Miles-McLean H, Welsh C, Rugle L, Medoff D, Potts W, Himelhoch S. Impact of a Casino Opening on Gambling Behaviors of People Engaged in Methadone Maintenance. J Gambl Stud. 2017 Jun;33(2):461-472. doi: 10.1007/s10899-016-9621-y. PMID: 27256373.

13. Himelhoch S, Kreyenbuhl J, Palmer-Bacon J, Chu M, Brown C, Potts W. Pilot feasibility study of Heart2HAART: a smartphone application to assist with adherence among substance users living with HIV. AIDS Care. 2017 Jul;29(7):898-904. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1259454. Epub 2017 Jan 3. PMID: 28043176.

14. Langan K, Wall M, Potts W, Himelhoch S. Prevalence and potential predictors of gambling disorder among people living with HIV. AIDS Care. 2019 Apr;31(4):421-426. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1499858. Epub 2018 Jul 18. PMID: 30019914.

15. Arnold RM, Machover H, Wall ME, Ahmadizadeh I, Potts W, Himelhoch S. "Why Me?" Understanding the HCV Care Continuum Among People With Serious Mental Illness. Psychiatr Serv. 2018 Nov 1;69(11):1188-1190. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201700542. Epub 2018 Sep 17. PMID: 30220243.

16. Shuter J, Ojoo SA, Oduor P, Ondire M, Khakali L, Achieng AO, Masai TW, Potts W, Bennett ME, Weinberger AH, Koech E, Himelhoch SS. Cigarette Smoking Behaviors and Beliefs in Persons Living With HIV in Nairobi, Kenya. Tob Use Insights. 2021 Nov 24;14:1179173X211053357. doi: 10.1177/1179173X211053357. eCollection 2021.PMID: 34866953

17. Heinlein E, Rugle L, Potts W, Welsh C, Himelhoch S. A Within-Subject Pilot Feasibility Study of a Gambling Specific SBIRT Intervention Delivered in an Urban HIV/Primary Clinic. J Gambl Stud. 2022 Jun;38(2):545-558. doi: 10.1007/s10899-021-10031-4. Epub 2021 May 12. PMID: 33978876.

18. Heinlein E, Taylor J, Goldberg R, Potts W, RachBeisel J, Medoff D, Li L, Himelhoch S. Impact of a Targeted Intervention on Hepatitis C Care Among African Americans With Serious Mental Illness. Psychiatr Serv. 2022 Nov 1;73(11):1278-1281. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.202100410. Epub 2022 Apr 27. PMID: 35473365.

19. Shuter J, Ojoo SA, Oduor P, Ondire M, Khakali L, Achieng AO, Masai TW, Potts W, Bennett ME, Weinberger AH, Koech E, Himelhoch SS. Cigarette Smoking Behaviors and Beliefs in Persons Living With HIV in Nairobi, Kenya. Tob Use Insights. 2021 Nov 24;14:1179173X211053357. doi: 10.1177/1179173X211053357. PMID: 34866953; PMCID: PMC8637693.

20. Himelhoch S, Kelly D, deFilippi C, Taylor G, Bennett M, Medoff D, Li L, Christenson R, Potts W, Shuter J. Optimizing behavioral and pharmacological smoking cessation interventions among people with HIV. AIDS. 2024 Apr 1;38(5):669-678. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000003821. Epub 2023 Dec 20. PMID: 38126353.

21. Colvin K, Potts W, Heinlein E, Himelhoch S. Prevalence and Predictors of Medical Mistrust Among African Americans with Serious Mental Illness Receiving Care in an Urban Setting. Community Ment Health J. 2024 Apr;60(3):438-441. doi: 10.1007/s10597-023-01190-2. Epub 2023 Sep 28. PMID: 37768480.

Conferencepresentations

  • A Qualitative Study of Beliefs about Smoking and Quitting Cigarettes in a Sample of Adults Living with HIV/AIDS in Nairobi, Kenya, 03/01/23, Annual Meeting of the Society for Research in Nicotine and Tobacco, San Antonio, TX
  • Optimizing Behavioral and Pharmacological Smoking Cessation Interventions among People Living with HIV: Results of a Factorial Design Randomized Trial, 03/01/23, Annual Meeting of the Society for Research in Nicotine and Tobacco, San Antonio, TX

Timeline

Program Director

University of Maryland School of Medicine
12.2009 - Current

Director, Study Management Unit

University of Maryland School of Medicine
08.2006 - 12.2009

Prevention Program Manager

Maryland AIDS Administration, DHMH
09.2003 - 08.2006

Clinical Research Assistant

University of Maryland School of Medicine
06.2002 - 09.2003

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Loyola University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Wendy Potts