America's Essential Hospitals
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America's Essential Hospitals Employees
CVS Pharmacy May 2011 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals June 2013 - August 2013
Grupo de Mujeres de la Argentina (Women’s Group of Argentina) July 2012 - August 2012
Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure June 2012 - July 2012
University of Michigan Medical School June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
SPSS, Research writing, Data Analysis, Pharmacy, Health Policy, Health Advocacy, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
University of Michigan 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
America's Essential Hospitals January 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals May 2013 - December 2013
America's Essential Hospitals April 2012 - May 2013
University of Central Florida August 2009 - May 2012
Independent May 2010 - December 2011
Carlos Albizu University January 2009 - August 2009
Memorial Healthcare System January 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Health Services Research, Policy Research, Grant Writing, Multi-Year Improvement..., Survey Design, Survey Research, Project Management, Presentations, Report Writing, Analysis
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Public Affairs (concentration in Health Services Administration)
Carlos Albizu University - Miami Campus 2007 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
McGill University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
American Academy of Pediatrics May 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals April 2012 - May 2014
The Advisory Board Company November 2011 - April 2012
The Advisory Board Company November 2010 - November 2011
The Advisory Board Company September 2009 - November 2010
Time Inc. July 2009 - September 2009
Advanstar Communications January 2009 - March 2009
The Reynolds Communications Group June 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Social Media, AP Style, Feature Articles, Publications, News Writing, Portuguese, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Proofreading, Editorial, Newspapers, Publicity, Content Management, Magazines, Fact-checking, Facebook, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Web Content, Storytelling, Speech Writing, Fundraising
Education
Northwestern University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Journalism, International Studies, Portuguese, Cum Laude
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2008 — 2008
Journalism
Green Bay West High 2001 — 2005
America's Essential Hospitals January 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals February 2012 - January 2014
America's Essential Hospitals May 2011 - February 2012
The Oncofertility Consortium January 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Policy Analysis, Medicaid, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Public Health, Women's Health, Healthcare, Program Evaluation, Research, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Hospitals, Public Policy, Public Speaking
Education
The George Washington University 2010 — 2013
MS, Health Policy
Northwestern University 2006 — 2010
BA, Biology
America's Essential Hospitals January 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals October 2012 - December 2013
The Smithsonian Institute July 2012 - September 2012
Ohio University August 2010 - June 2012
TechGROWTH Ohio June 2011 - September 2011
Ohio Valley Summer Theater August 2010 - June 2011
Ohio Department of Development 2010 - 2011
Alden Library August 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Economic Development, Research, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Writing, Editing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Policy, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Grants, Qualitative Research, Government, Leadership, Community Outreach, Program Development
Education
Ohio University 2010 — 2012
Master's of Public Administration, Public Administration
Ohio University 2005 — 2009
B.A. History, European History
Columbus Community Legal Services August 2015 - Present
US Government Accountability Office June 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals August 2012 - June 2014
The Pew Charitable Trusts July 2011 - August 2012
The Florida Legislature, Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability July 2009 - June 2011
Florida Department of Health January 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Research, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Analysis, Project Planning and..., Policy Analysis, Public Policy Research, Policy Drafting, Policy/Procedure..., Budget Analysis, Budget Development, Budget Design, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Communications Strategy, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Grant Management, Strategic Partnership..., Focus Groups, Policy, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Government, Public Health, Federal Regulations, Federal Agencies, Quantitative Analytics, Nonprofits, Grants, Public Policy, Leadership, Public Administration, Health Policy, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Legislation, Analysis, Legislative Relations, SPSS, Politics, Program Management, Economic Development, Political Science
Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law 2013 — 2017
Juris Doctor, Law
Florida State University 2008 — 2010
M.S., Political Science
Florida State University 2005 — 2007
MPA, Public Administration and Policy
Florida State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's, Politcal Science, Criminology, and Sociology
America's Essential Hospitals November 2013 - January 2014
Commonweal Foundation February 2012 - November 2013
American Association of Community Colleges 2006 - 2011
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America 2005 - 2006
National Council of Urban Indian Health 2001 - 2005
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Program Development, Grants, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Editing, Higher Education, Newsletters, Event Management, Leadership, Management, Research
Education
City University of Seattle 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Bowie State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
City University of Seattle
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management
America's Essential Hospitals July 2015 - Present
NPR May 2013 - July 2015
LivingSocial December 2010 - May 2013
AARP 2009 - 2010
AWHONN 2008 - 2009
DC Child & Family Services Agency 2002 - 2007
Children's National Health System 2001 - 2002
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Blogging, Email Marketing, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Excel, Typing, Calendaring, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Outlook, PeopleSoft, Office Management, Travel Management, Business Travel, Concur, Expenses, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Meeting Planning, Meeting Scheduling, Audio Conferencing, Conference Coordination, Administrative..., Sales, Time Management, Travel Planning, Newsletters, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Editing, Press Releases, Digital Media, Lead Generation, Google Analytics, WordPress
Education
Prince George's Community College 2000 — 2003
America's Essential Hospitals August 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals June 2013 - August 2014
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools July 2012 - June 2013
American Foreign Service Association September 2011 - June 2013
David and Beatrix Hamburg January 2011 - June 2011
Weill Cornell Medical College June 2010 - August 2010
Education
The George Washington University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health
Master’s Degree, Public Health
March of Dimes July 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals May 2013 - July 2014
America's Essential Hospitals December 2012 - May 2013
Florida Blue Key Speakers Bureau March 2012 - December 2012
Shands Department of Pediatric Genetics November 2011 - December 2012
March of Dimes June 2010 - December 2010
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity November 2008 - November 2010
Education
University of Florida 2011 — 2013
MPH, Epidemiology
University of Florida 2007 — 2011
B.S., Psychology
America's Essential Hospitals June 2013 - Present
Ashoka August 2012 - June 2013
Easter Seals, Inc. May 2012 - 2012
IKP Center for Technologies in Public Health May 2011 - August 2011
St. Louis County Municipal League January 2011 - June 2011
Missouri Foundation for Health August 2010 - November 2010
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs September 2009 - May 2010
Benin Project January 2009 - May 2009
Eugemot City of Faith School June 2008 - July 2008
United Kingdom Parliament August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Community Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grants, Qualitative Research, Non-profits, Program Evaluation, Policy, Capacity Building, Research, Program Management, Public Speaking, International..., Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Community Engagement, Community Organizing, Politics, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Proposal Writing, Social Entrepreneurship, Training
Education
Washington University in St 2010 — 2012
Master of Social Work, Social and Economic Development, and Research Specialization
University of Notre Dame 2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science, Peace Studies, Anthropology
University of Notre Dame London Program 2007 — 2007
America's Essential Hospitals August 2011 - Present
Circle Solutions, Inc. May 2010 - August 2011
The History Factory August 2007 - May 2010
Corporate Executive Board August 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Publications, Editing, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Research, Social Media, Newsletters
Education
University of New Orleans
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Nonfiction Writing
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Philosophy
prAna Living May 2015 - Present
Self Employed October 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals May 2013 - September 2014
Hearing Other Voices July 2009 - 2013
Every Mother Counts 2012 - 2012
SustainUS September 2010 - 2011
COA's Sustainable Business Hatchery 2010 - 2011
College of the Atlantic 2008 - 2010
Awassa Children's Project May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Environmental Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Leadership, Program Development, Community Outreach, Research, Social Media, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Politics, Public Speaking, Human Rights, Fundraising, Teaching, Conservation Issues, Culinary Travel, Ecology, Sustainability, Food
Education
College of the Atlantic 2006 — 2010
BA in Human Ecology, Focus in Women's Health
Jamestown High School 2002 — 2006
America's Essential Hospitals June 2015 - August 2015
ALDI June 2014 - August 2014
Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute June 2014 - June 2014
Florida A&M University May 2013 - May 2014
KPMG US June 2013 - August 2013
Florida A&M University September 2011 - April 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Parliamentary Procedure, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Leadership, Time Management, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Budgets, Research, Data Analysis, Healthcare, Health Policy, Medicaid, 340B, Hospital Reimbursement, Nonprofits
Education
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 2011 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) w/ an emphasis in Healthcare
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
America's Essential Hospitals October 2010 - Present
George Washington University September 2002 - September 2010
Tampa General Hospital July 1996 - February 2000
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation February 1994 - October 1995
NJ Department of Health & Senior Services 1991 - 1993
Skills
Hospitals, Healthcare, Medicaid, Health Policy, Public Health, Affordable Care Act, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Healthcare Reimbursement, Informatics, Medicare, Medicine, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Patient Safety, Physician Relations, Physicians, Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Public Policy, Quality Improvement, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Revenue Cycle
Education
Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health 1988 — 1989
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Policy Analysis
Weill Medical College of Cornell University 1982 — 1986
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
Princeton University 1978 — 1982
A.B., Chemistry
Covina HS 1976 — 1978
America's Essential Hospitals May 2014 - Present
DC State Board of Education January 2014 - May 2014
American University, Center for Diversity & Inclusion August 2013 - May 2014
Twin Cities Diversity in Practice August 2011 - August 2013
Epic June 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Research, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Management, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Qualitative &..., Grant Writing, Leadership
Education
American University 2013 — 2015
Master of Public Policy, Advanced Policy Analysis
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
B.A., Global Studies, Political Science
Middleton High School 2002 — 2006
High School
America's Essential Hospitals January 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals August 2013 - January 2014
NHS Bexley Business Support Unit 2012 - 2012
Education
King's College London, U. of London 2011 — 2012
Master of Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology and Statistics
Northwest University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biology, General
America's Essential Hospitals June 2013 - Present
Ohio Hospital Association January 2009 - 2012
Ohio Hospital Association 1993 - 2009
Skills
Healthcare, Quality Improvement, Clinical Informatics, Hospitals, Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, Health Economics, Epidemiology, Healthcare Management, Clinical Research, Comparative..., EMR, Informatics, EHR, Physicians, Healthcare Information..., Health Policy, Data Analysis, Healthcare Consulting, Leadership, Managed Care, Public Health, Physician Relations, Performance Improvement, Program Management, HIPAA, Inpatient, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing
Education
The Ohio State University
Ph.D, Economics
The Ohio State University
M.S, Preventive Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
B.S, Natural Sciences
American Academy of Pediatrics October 2013 - Present
University of Virginia Young Alumni Council April 2009 - April 2015
America's Essential Hospitals July 2012 - October 2013
Campbell Public Affairs Institute August 2011 - June 2012
National College Advising Corp June 2009 - June 2011
Office of Senator Mark R. Warner July 2010 - August 2010
University of Virginia Health System January 2009 - May 2009
Unite for Sight May 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Historical Research, Analytical Writing, Basic Web Design, Public Budgeting, SPSS, Congressional Liaison, Public Health, Tax Policy, Secondary Education, Public Relations, Healthcare, Forecasting, Project Management, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Research, Intranet Quorum
Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs 2011 — 2012
MPA, Public Administration
University of Virginia 2005 — 2009
BA, History, Biomedical Ethics
AAAS January 2014 - Present
Childbirth Connection 2008 - December 2013
Center for Health Care Quality - George Washington U. December 2010 - November 2013
Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture 2012 - 2012
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business 2011 - 2012
Huffington Post Media Group December 2010 - April 2011
Leapfrog Group 2004 - 2008
Fenton Communications 2002 - 2003
Ogilvy PR Worldwide 2000 - 2002
America's Essential Hospitals 1997 - 1999
Skills
Writing, Storytelling, Public Relations, Social Media, Healthcare, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Public Policy, Web Content, Content Strategy
Education
McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown U. 1992 — 1994
Master's Degree
Georgetown University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree
Princeton Day School
America's Essential Hospitals March 2015 - Present
Association of Government Accountants (AGA) October 2013 - March 2015
Pan American Development Foundation October 2009 - October 2013
The Container Store June 2008 - April 2010
Profunds, LLC January 2007 - May 2008
Kogod School of Business September 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Accounting, Database Management, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Database Admin, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, Finance, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office
Education
The George Washington University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Accounting
American University 2004 — 2008
BSBA, Finance
American University - Kogod School of Business 2004 — 2008
BS, BA- Information Systems
America's Essential Hospitals May 2012 - Present
Care Continuum Alliance January 2006 - May 2012
College of American Pathologists February 1993 - December 2005
The Prince George's Journal January 1990 - January 1993
The News & Observer June 1985 - June 1987
Skills
Media Relations, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis, Internal & External..., Strategic Communications, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Policy, Nonprofits, Government, Program Management, Research, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Community Outreach
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1979 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
America's Essential Hospitals March 2012 - Present
NQF April 2008 - February 2012
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors August 2003 - April 2008
AcademyHealth 1999 - 2003
National Governors Association 1997 - 1999
Delaware Division of Child Mental Health Services 1994 - 1997
Pennsylvania Hospital 1993 - 1994
Education
University of Michigan 1991 — 1993
MHSA, Public Health
University of Delaware 1985 — 1989
BA, English, History
Newark High School 1981 — 1985
Inova Health System July 2015 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals February 2014 - July 2015
America's Essential Hospitals January 2012 - February 2014
America's Essential Hospitals October 2009 - January 2012
University of Florida June 2008 - January 2010
Children's National Medical Center January 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Hospitals, Epidemiology, Grant Writing, Data Management, Data Warehousing, Biostatistics, Public Health, Qualitative Research, Patient Safety, Quantitative Research, Literature Reviews, SAS, Healthcare Information..., Grants
Education
University of Florida 2007 — 2009
MPH, Epidemiology
University of Florida 2003 — 2007
B.S., Chemistry
St. Johns Country Day School
St. Johns Country Day School
America's Essential Hospitals April 2012 - Present
HDMA January 2010 - April 2012
Kettler, Inc. June 2008 - January 2010
Skills
CAPM, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Campaign, Real Magnet, Constant Contact, iMIS, CMS, Campaigns, Editing
Education
Susquehanna University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Corporate Communications, Marketing
DentaQuest September 2015 - Present
Various 2005 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals January 2012 - September 2015
National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems November 2009 - December 2011
Medill News Service January 2009 - 2009
The Advisory Board Company June 2006 - June 2008
Trauner Consulting Services March 2005 - August 2005
EPA 2005 - 2005
Décor and Style Magazine 2004 - 2004
Skills
Strategic Communications, Editing, Social Media, Online Engagement, Web Design, Writing, New Media, Video Production, Video Editing, Digital Storytelling, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Usability, Community Management, Non-profits, Healthcare, Hospitals, Public Health, Blogging, Nonprofits, Publications, Editorial, WordPress, Storytelling, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Video, Facebook
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Media Business Management
Northwestern University 2008 — 2009
Masters of Science, Journalism
University of California, San Diego 2001 — 2005
B.A., Literature/Writing
America's Essential Hospitals March 2012 - Present
George Washington University 2005 - 2012
Skills
Healthcare, Quality Improvement, National collaboratives, Healthcare disparities, Program Evaluation, Data Analysis, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Public Health, Health Policy, Research, Qualitative Research
Education
University of Maryland School of Nursing 1994 — 1996
Masters of Science, Nursing, Trauma & Critical
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1990 — 1992
Bachelor's of Science, Nursing
Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing 1970 — 1972
Diploma, Nursing
America's Essential Hospitals October 2015 - Present
George Mason University August 2015 - Present
American Institutes for Research September 2011 - July 2015
The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services 2010 - 2011
The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services 2008 - 2011
National Cancer Institute (NCI), WV Smoking Cessation and Reduction in Pregnancy Treatment (SCRIPT) 2008 - 2010
Association of Schools of Public Health April 2001 - January 2007
Skills
Public Health, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Literature Reviews, Qualitative Research, Global Health, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Health Policy, Program Development, SPSS, Grants, Stata, Data Analysis, Health Education, Statistics, Data Collection, Community Health, Research, Proposal Writing, Reproductive Health, Healthcare, Program Management, Policy
Education
The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services 2006 — 2009
DrPH, Health Behavior
The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services 2000 — 2001
Master of Public Health (MPH), Maternal and Child Health
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 1997 — 1999
Master of Science (MS), Food Science and Nutrition
University of Madras 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Service Management
America's Essential Hospitals May 2015 - Present
Physiotherapy Associates December 2010 - March 2015
McGuckin Methods International June 2009 - December 2010
White and Williams LLP May 2008 - May 2009
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital December 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Research, Healthcare, Nonprofits, Program Management, Legal Issues, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Health Law, Editing
Education
Drexel University School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Health Law Concentration
University of Pennsylvania 2002 — 2005
B.A., Health Policy/Healthcare Management
Agnes Irwin
America's Essential Hospitals 2012 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives March 2011 - December 2011
U.S. Senator David Vitter June 2008 - March 2011
Senator David Vitter, United States Senate May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Political Science, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Politics, Media Relations, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Legislation, Policy, Research, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis, Government, Nonprofits, Legislative Research
Education
University of the District of Columbia - The David A. Clarke School of Law 2010 — 2014
J.D., Law, graduated cum laude
James Madison University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Harmonize Digital Inc. February 2014 - Present
America's Essential Hospitals June 2014 - August 2014
Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) 2013 - June 2014
Insurance By Castle June 2013 - August 2013
Stanford University July 2012 - August 2012
Finesse Solutions June 2012 - July 2012
Law Office of Bob Boland 2011 - 2011
Education
The George Washington University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health
Bellarmine College Preparatory 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma