Maria Fernanda Jackson
Program Field Coordinator, Child Find (Medical Constituency) - Early Stages @District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
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WORK HISTORY
Program Field Coordinator, Child Find (Medical Constituency) - Early Stages @District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
DC, US
Liaise with key stakeholders and community leaders in DC healthcare, establishing new partnerships and maintaining 300+ current relationships with pediatricians and healthcare providers across the DMV. Design and participate in professional events for healthcare providers serving children in the city. Collect intake data on 250+ children annually across 150+ DC healthcare organizations. Design, implement, and administer outreach and marketing strategy projects to promote DCPS services with pediatric healthcare organizations and capture referrals from healthcare providers, including presiding over 40 annual trainings and presentations. Create and track metrics regarding outreach engagement; evaluate data and recommend improvements to referral process. Maintain and update CRM database. Follow agency compliance with state and federal regulations; provide recommendations for corrective action. Direct developmental screenings regarding child delay evaluations; research healthcare options, processes, and government mandates and present summaries to multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams. Represent program at various monthly leadership healthcare meetings, including American Academic of Pediatrics (AAP) DC Chapter and interagency group by DC Government Disabilities Council. Create projects to address challenges or improve outcomes while managing referrals and building relationships with the medical community.
EDUCATION
Universidad del Valle (CO)
Diploma of Education, GPM & HACCP for Food and Beverages
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bachelor of Agro-Industrial Engineer
Harvard Business School
Certificate in Organizational Leadership
Wharton Online
Certificate in Leadership and Management
ABOUT MARIA FERNANDA JACKSON
Maria Fernanda is the co-founder of Perla Inc, a software company dedicated to simplifying regulatory compliance for healthcare organizations. Perla streamline the way healthcare teams track document and credential expirations for staff and partners, automating and centralizing this make compliance stress-free for long-term care and other healthcare allied organizations. By eliminating the stress of manual tracking, Perla enables organizations to stay ahead of compliance requirements with ease. With Perla, Healthcare Administrators, HR Directors and Compliance Managers can embrace simplicity, security, and peace of mind through a comprehensive, AI-enabled solution.In addition to her role at Perla, Maria Fernanda works as a Program Coordinator at DCPS, ensuring compliance with Part B of the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA). Her work focuses on outreach marketing, Child Find obligations, fostering partnerships with pediatricians and healthcare providers throughout Washington DC by creating training, tailored and strategic outreach projects across the city. Maria Fernanda\'s expertise in building strong connections within the medical community underscores her commitment to meeting the needs of children with disabilities and supporting IDEA compliance.Maria Fernanda holds a degree in Agro-Industrial Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where she graduated in 2004, and a Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School, completed in 2023. Her educational background, combined with her hands-on experience, equips her to drive positive change and operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.
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