Spearheaded the planning of a one-week fundraiser focused on raising awareness about cancer prevention within the community. This initiative brought together local organizations, engaged participants in educational activities, and raised crucial funds to support cancer prevention efforts, making a lasting impact on public health.
Contributed to the development of five walking trails across the county, supporting community wide access to safe and accessible opportunities for regular physical activity. The initiative encouraged active lifestyles, promoted population level wellness, and strengthened local infrastructure for healthy living.
Initiated a district-wide school wellness program by marking walking distances in school hallways and distributing activity logbooks to encourage staff members to track their physical activity, fostering a culture of health and well-being.
Collaborated with a high school to enhance concession stand offerings by introducing three healthy snack alternatives, promoting better nutrition, and implementing a pricing strategy that made bottled water more affordable than soft drinks.
Completed a Health Education Internship at the UNCW Obesity Prevention Initiative, where I enhanced information accessibility by collecting and organizing essential materials for participants, stakeholders, and partners. I contributed to the creation of project documents and promotional materials, supporting the initiative’s outreach efforts. Additionally, I implemented and managed databases to efficiently track participants and stakeholders, strengthening data management systems and fostering relationship-building within the organization
Demonstrated sustained leadership and community engagement through active service on eleven committees, including chairing two, supporting public health, wellness, and policy initiatives at the local and regional levels. Served as Chairperson of the Mayland Health Advisory Board, leading strategic planning efforts focused on improving student health outcomes. Co chaired the Mitchell County Relay for Life, directing fundraising initiatives to advance cancer research and community awareness. Contributed to the Mitchell County Wellness Center Development Committee, supporting exploration of a countywide wellness center to expand access to health resources. Additionally participated in the Live Fit Cape Fear Committee and the Cape Fear Health Policy Council, promoting active living, healthy lifestyles, and health policy advocacy. Further committee service included the Mitchell County Health Partnership Nutrition and Physical Activity Task Forces, the Schools Health Advisory Committee, and the Safety Coalition, collaborating across sectors to address critical public health needs and drive sustainable community outcomes.
Supported development operations at the Duke Cancer Institute by contributing to day to day fundraising activities and the execution of multiple development initiatives. Built proficiency in Blackbaud fundraising software, demonstrating adaptability to industry standard tools and data systems. Additionally designed and launched the “52 Campaign” in 2012, an innovative donor engagement initiative that encouraged first time donors to contribute one dollar per week.
Organized and executed a community based 5K run within a two week timeframe to raise funds for hurricane relief and support recovery efforts. Demonstrated rapid planning, stakeholder coordination, and effective outreach to mobilize community participation in response to an urgent humanitarian need.
Conducted a countywide business survey in Mitchell County in 2009 to assess the adoption of tobacco free workplace policies. Collected and analyzed data from 115 businesses, including 91 organizations with tobacco free policies and 24 without such policies. The findings provided critical insight into local policy adoption trends and supported public health planning, awareness, and tobacco prevention efforts across the community.
Conceptualized, produced, and edited a promotional video for the Cooperative Extension Farmer’s Market, using strategic multimedia storytelling to highlight the market’s mission, offerings, and community value. The project enhanced public awareness, increased community engagement, and supported participation in a local food access initiative.
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