Howard University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
2004 - 2008
Adjunct Faculty
Led small group instruction and evaluation of healthcare professionals in training in bioethical case analysis in the university's interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics course. Some topics covered included patient autonomy, access to care, and informed consent.
Batelle, Center for Public Health Research & Evaluation
Arlington, VA
2001 - 2002
Health Research Scientist
Designed evaluation studies, performed background research for proposal and technical plan development. Responsible for day-to-day project management of existing contract studies which included appropriate allocation of budget and labor resources, preparation of initial drafts for client progress reports and project deliverables. Some clients included the Agency for Children, Youth and Families and the CDC Center for Injury Prevention.
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Washington, DC
2000 - 2000
Associate Consultant
Designed and implemented health education programs and contributed to the management of other disease state management programs in the department. I trained communications staff members at the member BCBS plans in the appropriate implementation of these programs.
Accomplishments:
- Designed the Healthy Families Program, a health education and marketing initiative for the Federal Employee Health Benefit. Trained BCBS member marketing professions (train-the-trainer) in implementing the education program.
- Completed project management training including proficient use of MS Project software.
Veterans Health Administration
Health Systems Specialist
VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York (based at Albany VA Hospital, this hospital along with VA hospitals in Batavia, Buffalo, Canandaguya, and Syracuse were organized into VISN 2, Veterans' Health Affairs Integrated Service Network)
As a direct report to the Network Director, I conducted strategic planning, market analysis, operations research, policy analysis and policy development. I served as a liaison to external organizations such as Veteran Service Organizations and Congressional Committees. I provided project management, group facilitation and served on the NCQA Preparation Team and the JCAHO Preparation Teams which increased quality and integration of health care service delivery across the system.
Accomplishments:
- Public Relations Training Conference, 1999
- Authored VISN 2 Legislative Proposals, 1999
- Co-authored VISN 2 Business Plan FY 1999-2003
- Network Director's Performance Award, 1998
- Network Director's Performance Award, 1997