Silvia Nakasone

About Silvia Nakasone

With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in community health, language services, and program development. As the Director of Community Health Programs at Inova Health System, I am committed to advancing community well-being through innovative health initiatives. My work is focused on fostering inclusive, equitable health solutions that address the diverse needs of the community. I bring a global perspective, a dedication to collaboration, and expertise in health sciences to support meaningful change and improve health outcomes. At Inova Health System, I lead initiatives to promote community health and ensure access to essential programs. By leveraging skills in program development and language services, I work to bridge communication gaps and advocate for inclusive healthcare. My role involves partnering with stakeholders to address public health challenges, aligning with the organization\'s mission to empower healthier communities. My dedication to advancing health equity is supported by years of experience in medical interpretation and program advisement.

Experience

1. Director, Community Health Programs

   Inova Health

   Jan 2024 — Present

   I led community health programs at Inova Health System, driving operational excellence and budget management. • Managed a budget of over $2 million, ensuring effective allocation of federal, state, and corporate funds. • Enhanced program operations through strategic initiatives tailored to community health needs. • Supervised a diverse team of over 28 direct reports, fostering collaboration and program success.

Education

• University of the Ryukyus

  Japanese Language and Okinawan Culture

• Universidad del Salvador, Argentina

  BA in Psychology, Psychology

• University of the Ryukyus - Faculty of Medicine -Graduate School of Health Science

  MS in Health Sciences

• Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México

  Exchange student, psychology

Skills

• English
• Spanish
• Research
• Psychometrics
• Healthcare
• Management Consulting
• Outlook
• Project Management
• Japanese
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Mental Health
• Marketing
• Psychometric Testing and Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Translation
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Data Analysis
• Organizational Development
• Cultural Awareness
• Teaching
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Japanese Culture
• Strategic Planning
• Analysis
• Medicaid
• Psychology
• Editing
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Negotiation
• Professional Microsoft Office Suite
• Spps Data Analysis
• Management
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy