Astrid Williams
Experienced Leader
Summary
Experienced professional leader with expertise in management, development, marketing and communications working and leading to results in public and private sector industries. Areas of expertise include higher learning institutions, non-profits and healthcare industries.
Experience
Associate Faculty Member
Apollo Inc. Education Group / Ontario, CA
• Mentor, nurture and enhance the education of the students, including develop, implement, and assess programs for diverse student population
• Advise, support, and follow-up with students to ensure optimal student development and engagement within programs
• Design course curriculum and facilitate University courses in health sciences, chronic diseases, nutrition, and public health
• Provide insight, direction, and recommendations to sensitive academic issues and resolve student issues and inquiries in an appropriate manner
• Collaborate with various inter-departments and representation on committees
• Regularly attend conferences and department-wide meetings for continuing education, training, and
professional development
Senior Programs Specialist
City of Hope National Medical Center / Duarte, CA
• Coordinated program objectives to enhance employee wellness and community health
programs for patients, employees, and members of the public
• Oversaw the Savoring Hope Culinary Cooking Classes which delivered ~200 community classes annually
on how to prepare healthy meals with low-sodium and plant-based menu alternatives
• Led quarterly Steering Committee and workgroup meetings to ensure program initiative milestones were
met in a timely manner
• Designed and implemented survey and evaluation instruments to track program evaluations
• Monitored program activities for quality and accuracy of work to fulfill contractual and grant commitments
Program Director
Riverside Community Health Foundation / Riverside, CA
• Oversaw programs and activities for participants of the Riverside Community Health
Foundation Diabetes Wellness Program
• Implemented and evaluated current health interventions and developed additional programs to better
assist the residents of the Riverside area
• Led the Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative (RCDC) and coordinated annual “Together We Can!”
Diabetes symposium empowering individuals with diabetes and their caregivers
• Responsible for grant writing, fundraising and development
• Led a team of 5 Program Associates, developed program resources and materials, and attended community partnership meetings to establish interpersonal connections with local constituents to expand resources
• Mentoring team associates and college students interns
Education
Loma Linda University
Masters of Public Health / Health Promotion, Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Science / Psychobiology
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