The Expertise, Certifications, and Tools That Strengthen My Work
Health Data Interpretation
– Population health metrics
– Clinical and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Dashboarding & Reporting
– Key Performance Indicators (KPI) creation and visualization
– Project performance reporting
Data-Informed Decision Making
– Leading and lagging indicator tracking
– Using analytics to guide project adjustments
Issue Tracking & Resolution
– Systematic issue logging
– Root-cause evaluation
– Escalation pathways
Decision Management
– Decision logs and rationale tracking
– Facilitating collaborative decision-making
Change Management & Adoption
– Readiness and impact assessments
– Workflow transition support
– Training, adoption, and resistance mitigation
Public Health and Healthcare Operations Insight
– Understanding care delivery and clinic workflows
– Operational barriers identification
Operational Improvement & Streamlining
– Simplifying processes to reduce delays and burden
– Designing efficient patient and provider workflows
– Improving throughput and reducing friction points
Performance & Workflow Management
– Monitoring operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
– Standardizing procedures and best practices
– Supporting operational readiness and go‑live activities
Capacity, Utilization & Resource Optimization
– Staffing and resource balancing
– Aligning operational capacity with demand
– Reducing bottlenecks through system-level adjustments
Traditional (Waterfall) Project Management
– Scope definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation
– Critical path scheduling and baseline control
– Predictive planning for compliance-driven projects
Agile Project Management
– Iterative sprint planning and backlog prioritization
– Daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
– Adaptive planning in dynamic care environments
Hybrid Project Management
– Blending predictive and Agile methods
– Tailoring governance for healthcare and public health projects
– Integrating iterative quality cycles into structured plans
Integration & Change Control Management
– Charter development and scope alignment
– Change request analysis and Change Control Board (CCB) preparation
– Configuration and document control
Community Health Program Management
– Program design and implementation
– Outreach and engagement strategies
Integrated Health Systems Knowledge
– Care coordination workflows
– Cross-functional clinical and administrative operations
Vendor, Contract & Procurement Support
– Vendor performance monitoring
– Vendor procurement and bidding
– Alignment with service-level requirements
Patient Safety & Clinical Risk Prevention
– Hazard identification and early detection workflows
– Root-cause analysis (RCA) and FMEA-style analysis
– Designing safe-care processes and mitigation pathways
Quality Assurance (QA)
– Standards-based compliance reviews
– Quality audits and validation checks
– Ensuring adherence to clinical and program workflows
Quality Improvement (QI)
– Lean, PDSA, and continuous improvement cycles
– Identifying non-value-added steps
– Implementing measurable improvements
Process Mapping & Optimization
– Current vs future-state mapping
– SIPOC and bottleneck analysis
– Streamlining care delivery and administrative workflows
Privacy & Security
– HIPAA compliance and secure data handling
– Privacy risk mitigation strategies
Healthcare Regulatory Knowledge
– CMS standards, reimbursement considerations
– State and local public health regulations
– Reporting requirements for community-health programs
Governance, Policy & Audit Preparedness
– Audit readiness and documentation practices
– Policy compliance integration
– Governance structure support
– AAAHC and PHAB compliance and accreditation tracking
Risk Identification & Categorization
– Clinical, operational, compliance, and technical risks
– Early detection and triage
Risk Analysis & Prioritization
– Qualitative scoring methods
– Probability and impact evaluation
Risk Response Planning
– Mitigation, avoidance, transfer, and acceptance strategies
– Contingency plan development and triggers
Ongoing Risk Monitoring & Control
– Risk register maintenance
– Monitoring emerging risks
– Communicating risk status to stakeholders
Stakeholder Relationship Building
– Clinical teams, community partners, agencies
– Cross-sector collaboration
Communication Planning & Reporting
– Communication matrix development
– Executive dashboards and project summaries
– Meeting facilitation
Collaboration & Conflict Resolution
– Consensus building
– Negotiation and alignment across teams
Master of Business Administration, Expected Completion May 2028
Master of Science in Medical Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Concentration in Biomedical Sciences
Six Sigma Global Institute,
Lean Six Sigma White Belt (LSSWB)
Six Sigma Global Institute,
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB), ID 99353998
Six Sigma Global Institute,
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), ID 1423000582
Six Sigma Global Institute,
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
Project Management Institute (PMI),
Project Management Professional (PMP)
National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ),
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
These credentials reflect my commitment to operational readiness, emergency response, health equity, and cross‑sector leadership. They demonstrate my ability to operate in complex public health environments, support disaster‑preparedness efforts, and integrate clinical, community, and systems‑level perspectives into my project management work.
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service,
Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilitiies
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Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service,
Disaster Management for Electrical Power Systems
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Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service,
Disaster Management for Public Services and Public Works
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Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service,
Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness
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University of Arizona,
Public Health Fundamentals Training, The Advancing Health Equity, Addressing Disparities in Arizona (AHEAD AZ)
AmeriCorps,
Civic Leadership and Engagement Training
American Heart Association,
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program
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Digital Tools & Platforms I Use to Deliver Results
I leverage a diverse suite of project, workflow, and data‑management tools to drive clarity, alignment, and operational efficiency across complex, cross‑functional initiatives. My toolset enables me to translate strategy into structured execution by supporting Agile delivery, risk tracking, stakeholder communication, and real‑time performance monitoring.
These platforms allow me to:
Build scalable systems that standardize workflows across departments
Visualize processes through mapping, dashboards, and Kanban boards
Coordinate multi‑team operations with transparency and accountability
Track KPIs and operational metrics to inform decision‑making
Manage research and data integrity through secure, compliant systems
Streamline communication so teams stay aligned and informed
Together, these tools form the backbone of my knowledge of how I plan, execute, and continuously improve programs — ensuring that every project I lead is structured, measurable, and built for long‑term sustainability.
Microsoft Office Project
Monday. com
Smart Sheet
REDCap
Microsoft Office Planner
Microsoft Office Suite
Job Tread
Trello
Visio
Workday
Asana
Google Workspace
My work in public health systems, quality improvement, and accreditation has been nationally recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) through multiple Model and Promising Practice Awards. These awards highlight innovative, scalable, and evidence‑based practices that strengthen public health infrastructure and improve community outcomes.
Award/Year: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Model Practices (NACCHO), Promising Practices, 2026
Title: The Culture Cure: A Synergistic, Multi-Layered Approach to Quality Improvement
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Model Practices (NACCHO), Promising Practices, 2025
Title: Implementing Lean Six Sigma Practices in a Local Health Department to Promote a Culture of Quality
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Model Practices, 2024
Title: Building and Implementing a Gap Analysis and Critical Path Framework to Obtain PHAB Reaccreditation