Mercedes S. J.
Program & Operations Leader | Strategic Initiatives | Technical Assistance | Training & Facilitation | Cross-Sector Partnerships
- Role
- Coach at Lyra Health
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mercedes S. J.
I help organizations design systems and strategies that optimize operations, workforce performance, and community impact, rooted in research, partnerships, and human-centered approaches. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to wellbeing, resilience, and liberation for Black and oppressed peoples. I translate evidence into actionable solutions that not only strengthen organizations but also create sustainable, equitable environments where individuals, teams, and communities can
Experience
Coach
Jul 2025 — Present
Consult with 300+ clients, improving performance and goal outcomes by 85%.• Collaborate with 25+ multidisciplinary care teams to ensure continuity of client support.• Implement 18+ coaching protocols, improving engagement by 40%.
Education
Nazareth Academy
Advanced Regents, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
2002 — 2006
Montclair State University
Master of Public Health (MPH), Community Health Education
2012 — 2014
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Health and Society
2006 — 2010
Skills
- Health Education
- Public Speaking
- Public Health Education
- Health Communication
- Adolescent Health
- Research
- Social Media Outreach
- Social Marketing
- Volunteering
- Microsoft Word
- Program Evaluation
- Cultural Competency
- Health Equity
- Microsoft Publisher
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Sexuality Education
- Photoshop
- Program Coordination
- Community Health
- Health Policy
- Global Health
- Hiv Prevention
- Public Health
- Immunization
- Nonprofits
- International Health
- Community Outreach
- Social Services
- Research Design
- Statistics
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Maternal-Child Health
- Powerpoint
- Prenatal Health
- Healthcare Consulting
- Data Analysis
- Data Entry
- Program Development
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