Mari Richardson
Public Health Program Director @The Sustainable Collective.Co
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WORK HISTORY
Public Health Program Director @The Sustainable Collective.Co
Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.\"- Albert EinsteinScope:Manage and assess multiple complex public health programs targeting issues on food security, diabetes, and cancer for disadvantaged and disparate populations. Conduct community needs assessments to identify research and intervention needs for development of health programs. Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with policy makers, stakeholders, vendors, and community members. Establish program priorities and objectives. Work with underprivileged communities to incorporate health, social, and environmental interventions. Evaluate program performance to identify and create solutions for areas of improvement. Administer $3.6M in annual budgets and grants. Delegate work assignments and train and evaluate employees. Present program ideas and outcomes during meetings, symposiums, and workshops. Work with physicians to improve patients’ clinical experiences and adherence related to diabetes and cancer care- NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS –• Guided numerous projects that increased access to healthy foods in underserved communities, driving a 23% increase in consumption of fruits and vegetables.• Increased physical activity by 17% via addition of mile markers, foot paths, bike routes, bike racks, and advocacy for sidewalk and street renovations in communities served. • Pursued diversified partnerships with policymakers, individuals, corporations, and foundations to raise program visibility, resulting in a increase in private resources.• Secured $3.6 million in grants by writing engaging and persuasive grant proposals for various programs implemented by the Sustainable Collective.
EDUCATION
University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor's Degree
Walden University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
SKILLS
ABOUT MARI RICHARDSON
Resourceful and visionary Public Health Program Director with experience developing…
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