Jocelyn C.

About Jocelyn C.

Driven by a passion for fostering inclusive and healthy communities, I specialize in leveraging my expertise in public health, advocacy, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) to create lasting positive impacts in everyday settings. As a trauma-informed diversity leader, I am committed to shaping safe and empowering environments, ensuring that compassion is normalized and every voice is heard and valued.My journey as a Public Health Administrator & Strategist, a Certified Peer Specialist, and a Certified Victim Advocate have equipped me with a unique perspective on community health and well-being. My personal and professional journeys have afforded me the opportunity to advocate effectively for underrepresented groups. I have dedicated my life to empowering individuals and communities to lead conversations about risk reduction, prevention, treatment, and, most importantly, healing. My growing understanding of trauma, epidemiology, and public health dynamics encourages me to collaborate with others to foster healthier, more inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Rare Disease Diversity Coalition

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Collaborating with the Executive Director, Development Director, and Project Manager to develop social media and awareness strategies that amplify the mission of the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC).* Drafting and managing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and contracts with vendors and partners to ensure successful partnerships.* Creating compelling materials for stakeholder outreach and education to raise awareness about RDDC\'s impact and mission.* Managing relationships with coalition members and external partners to foster collaboration and drive initiatives forward.* Coordinating working group activities, including scheduling and facilitating meetings for working groups and broader coalition members.* Executing key initiatives, such as the RDDC Rare Disease Fellowship and the Rare Health Equity Conference Scholarship.* Collaborating with Chairs and Advisors to provide oversight and ensure the successful implementation of working group workstreams.* Maintaining up-to-date membership lists and overseeing communication for working groups, as well as developing coalition-wide outreach content, including the RDDC Bi-Weekly Wrap Up newsletter.* Supporting grant-related processes and contributing to the overall success of the coalition’s initiatives.

Education

• Albany State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish

• Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán

  Latin American Studies Certificate

• Walden University

  Master of Public Health - MPH

  2025

• The University of Georgia

  Victim Advocacy Certificate