Amida Care
Community Ambassador
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
Project Manager
Community Healthcare Network Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Patient Services Manager
Hetrick-Martin Institute Apr 2013 - Oct 2015
Education Specialist 'Transgender Programming'
Planned Parenthood of New York City, Inc. Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Hiv Prevention Specialist
Education:
Walden University 2015 - 2018
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Public Policy, Philosophy
Keller Graduate School of Management of Devry University 2010 - 2013
Masters, Master of Public Administration, Public Administration, Health Services
Georgia Gwinnett College 2009 - 2010
Bachelors, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Atlanta Metropolitan State College 2009
Atlanta Metropolitan State College (Official) 2006 - 2008
Associates, Associate of Arts, General Studies
Irwin Co. High School 1999
Capella University
Doctorates, Doctor of Public Health
Irwin County High School
Skills:
Community Outreach Social Services Case Management Nonprofits Mental Health Program Development Youth Development Community Organizing Hiv Prevention Public Speaking Crisis Intervention Psychotherapy Program Evaluation Fundraising Volunteer Management Grant Writing Youth Leadership Youth Mentoring Youth Programs Transgender Services Youth at Risk Higher Education Healthcare Management Patient Advocacy Homelessness Youth Empowerment Case Managment Substance Abuse Prevention
Interests:
Social Services Children Hiv/Aids Sensitivity Training At Risk Youth Etc Economic Empowerment Civil Rights and Social Action Politics Education Poverty Alleviation Lgbtqa Training and Awareness Homeless Issues Disaster and Humanitarian Relief Human Rights Animal Welfare
Certifications:
Hiv Testing Skills Practice Session Sex, Gender, and Hiv/Std's Hiv Testing In Nys Trans Justice Graduate New York State Department of Health Aids Institute Audre Lorde Project Syringe Exchange
Feb 2015 to 2000 Licensed Practical NurseBrian Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Charlotte, NC Apr 2014 to Dec 2014 Licensed Practical NurseBayada Home Healthcare Charlotte, NC Mar 2014 to Jun 2014 Licensed Practical NurseEssex County Correctional Facility Newark, NJ Sep 2006 to Jan 2014 Licensed Practical NurseSt. Anne's Nursing Home
May 2006 to Sep 2006 Licensed Practical Nurse
Education:
Microtech Technical Institute 2006 Associates in Practical NursingLincoln High School 1999 High School Diploma in General Education
Skills:
Skilled at IV insertion and maintenance as well as phlebotomy (not certified), skilled at electronic medical records, CPR certified
Apr 2013 to 2000 Education Specialist-"Transgender Programming"Project Street Beat Bronx, NY Sep 2012 to Mar 2013 HIV Prevention SpecialistMercy Drive Inc New York, NY Feb 2012 to Aug 2012 Benefits CoordinatorDeKalb County Board of Health Decatur, GA Mar 2008 to May 2011 Peer EducatorChris Kids Atlanta, GA Jan 2010 to Oct 2010 Senior Undergraduate InternChildren's Restoration Network Atlanta, GA Jan 2010 to Apr 2010 Senior Undergraduate InternPLIGHT Inc Tifton, GA Jan 2000 to May 2001 Freshman/Sophomore Student Worker
Education:
DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management New York, NY Apr 2014 Master of Public Administration in Health Service ManagementGeorgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA Dec 2008 Associate of Science in BusinessCapella University Doctoral of Public Health CandidateAtlanta Metropolitan College Atlanta, GA
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