Wendy K. Jefferson
Program Specialist Project Officer (Federal Contractor) @Administration For Children And Families Acf
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WORK HISTORY
Program Specialist Project Officer (Federal Contractor) @Administration For Children And Families Acf
Washington, DC, US
Grant Management and Monitoring**: Manage federal grant portfolios for the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (APP) program, providing guidance and technical assistance to grantees replicating evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and designing innovative models.• Technical Assistance and Support**: Offer comprehensive support for implementing curricula that promote healthy behaviors and avoid non-marital sexual activity. Conduct required implementation evaluations and ensure compliance with Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs).• Grant Review and Documentation**: Participate in grant reviews, develop pre- and post-award documentation, and act as the primary contact for assigned grantees to ensure proper interpretation and implementation of FOA requirements, HHS/ACF policies, and relevant legislation.• Communication and Reporting**: Draft speeches, talking points for senior leadership, reports, briefing papers, PowerPoint presentations, and memoranda. Create materials for internal and external stakeholders.• Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration**: Lead strategic partnerships and coordinate with internal workgroups to facilitate sexual risk avoidance educational research and its practical application. Develop and maintain external relationships with non-profits and foundations.• Program Development and Expansion**: Collaborate with contractors and expert consultants to develop and expand models for the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) and Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) initiatives.• Collaborate with APP, FYSB, ACF, and partner organizations to build effective working relationships.• Awareness and Data Utilization**: Promote awareness of teen pregnancy prevention initiatives and utilize program data to enhance outreach and impact efforts.• My role has allowed me to contribute significantly to promoting adolescent health by supporting evidence-based prevention strategies and fostering key community relationships.
EDUCATION
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Arts in Education (M.A. Ed)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
SKILLS
ABOUT WENDY K. JEFFERSON
I am a public health strategist with 15+ years of experience leading initiatives in…
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