YaSheika Solomon
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Passionate Community program leader with strong background in public relations, nonprofit management, and communication. Experience includes developing community programs, facilitating educational workshops, and building relationships with diverse populations. Strengths encompass strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-cultural communication skills. Previous roles involved initiating successful outreach campaigns that increased community involvement and awareness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Specialist/ Psychology Intern
Epilepsy Alliance
Jacksonville, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Acts as a liaison between public health departments and community-based organizations to improve access to mental health and wellness services across diverse populations.
- Partner with clinical teams, HR, and executive leadership to design and implement wellness initiatives aligned with organizational goals, compliance standards, and employee engagement metrics.
- Direct and executed city-wide outreach campaigns focused on epilepsy awareness, seizure first aid education, and mental health advocacy, reaching Northeast Florida county community members.
- Develop culturally responsive health education materials to support underserved communities and reduce stigma surrounding chronic neurological and mental health conditions.
- Facilitate workshops, resource fairs, and training sessions to build capacity among healthcare providers and community stakeholders.
Wellness/ Health Coach
Be Well Holistic Wellness (Freelance)
Jacksonville, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Design customized stress reduction, weight management, and self-efficacy programs for individuals and small groups.
- Facilitate resilience-building workshops using evidence-based techniques (CBT-informed tools, mindfulness, journaling).
- Evaluate client outcomes through pre-/post-assessments and behavioral tracking.
- Partner with local organizations for wellness events, support groups, and chronic illness education.
Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent's
Jacksonville, Florida
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained a clean and organized surgical environment throughout operations.
Program Manager- Wellness and Training
Operation Allies Welcome – Government Contract
Alamogordo, NM
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Designed and implemented wellness programs addressing burnout and stress for diverse communities.
- Facilitated trauma-informed workshops for government and refugee groups in high-pressure settings.
- Conducted health risk assessments, creating personalized plans focused on trauma recovery and holistic care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex mental health needs in transitional populations.
- Applied culturally responsive frameworks to enhance resilience among refugee and underserved communities.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2026
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville, FL01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration – Health Management
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville, FL01.2012
Skills
- SPSS
- Tableau
- Canva
- Mailchimp
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Zoom
- Adobe Acrobat
- Health Risk Assessments
- Seizure First Aid Training
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Health Coaching
- Program Development
- Community Outreach
- Workshop Facilitation
- Data Analysis
- Event Planning
- Holistic Wellness Strategies
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Development
Affiliations
- Jacksonville Urban League, Board Member
- Episcopal 4 Kids, Board Member
- Walden University Omega Nu Lambda, Alpha Zeta Chapter
- Publication- Wilson, D. R. & Solomon, Y. (2024). Inflammation: Connections between the mind and body. Submitted to Beginnings: A Publication of the American Holistic Nurses Association, September 30, 2024. Accepted.
- Episcopal 4 Kids, Board Member
- Walden University Omega Nu Lambda, Alpha Zeta Chapter
- Publication- Wilson, D. R. & Solomon, Y. (2024). Inflammation: Connections between the mind and body. Submitted to Beginnings: A Publication of the American Holistic Nurses Association, September 30, 2024. Accepted.
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Learning Spanish
Projects And Extracurricular
- 12 Months of Seizure Safety: Year-Round Epilepsy Education Campaign, 02/2025, Developed a comprehensive, year-long public health campaign designed to promote seizure first aid, reduce epilepsy stigma, and increase community preparedness. Each month features a unique educational theme (e.g., seizure triggers, safety at school/work, emergency response, and caregiver support) delivered through digital content, community workshops, social media outreach, and printed materials.
- Inflammation: Connections Between the Mind and Body, 06/2025, Co-authored a scholarly article exploring the biopsychosocial links between inflammation and mental health, emphasizing the impact of psychological stress on immune system function. The piece integrates research in health psychology and psychoneuroimmunology to promote a holistic understanding of mind-body health.
Timeline
Community Outreach Specialist/ Psychology Intern
Epilepsy Alliance
08.2024 - Current
Wellness/ Health Coach
Be Well Holistic Wellness (Freelance)
07.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent's
03.2022 - 08.2024
Program Manager- Wellness and Training
Operation Allies Welcome – Government Contract
10.2021 - 02.2022
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
Walden University
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration – Health Management
University of Phoenix