Blessing Anoka
Manager of Regional Healthcare Resilience @Southern Illinois Healthcare
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WORK HISTORY
Manager of Regional Healthcare Resilience @Southern Illinois Healthcare
Carbondale, IL, US
Oversee emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations across a 23-county region in southern Illinois, managing the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant portfolio and $514K annual budget.• Lead a multidisciplinary team of 3 staff across planning, resource management, and EMS workforce development, establishing team reporting structures, and weekly operational cadence.• Direct compliance with 20+ contract deliverables tied to ASPR and IDPH performance standards, including hazard vulnerability assessments, readiness plans, communications drills, and surge exercises.• Manage coalition governance for the Shawnee Preparedness and Response Coalition (SPARC), a 186-member regional body, coordinating quarterly meetings, board engagement, and grant deliverables.• Manage grant reporting and financial compliance through EGrAMS, submitting monthly reimbursement requests and quarterly performance narratives in alignment with state and federal requirements.• Oversee operations of the RHCC facility and 22-unit Disaster Blaster Fleet, driving warehouse reorganization and resource inventory systems to strengthen rapid-deployment readiness.
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University
Master's of Public Health, Global Health/Maternal & Child Health
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health
Vesalius College - Brussels
Study Abroad, International Relations and Affairs
ABOUT BLESSING ANOKA
I’m a healthcare project manager and public health professional (MPH) with over 8 years of experience leading strategic initiatives that expand access to care, improve program delivery, and strengthen community health systems.I bring expertise in project planning, stakeholder engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and data analysis to develop solutions that drive measurable impact. I have a proven ability to align diverse teams, manage complex timelines, and deliver results that advance health equity. I\'m passionate about leading work that supports healthier communities and strengthens systems of care through thoughtful design and execution.
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