Evanie Evra
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM MANAGER | POPULATION HEALTH | HEALTH EQUITY
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About
Public health professional (MPH) with 6+ years driving care coordination, caregiver support, and community health programs across dementia, behavioral health, and refugee populations. Fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole; skilled at bridging diverse communities to clinical and social-service resources.
Experience
Community Health Representative - NYU GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - New York, NY
(2022-09)
- Coordinate dementia/Alzheimer's caregiver support within NYU Family Support Program, partnering with interdisciplinary clinical and behavioral health teams
- Lead community outreach, health education, and resource navigation to reduce care barriers for diverse caregiver and patient populations
- Document referrals, follow-ups, and encounters in electronic data systems to ensure continuity of care and support program reporting
Health & Wellness Intern - INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE - Elizabeth, NJ
(2024-01 - 2024-05)
- Coordinated healthcare access for refugee and immigrant families via care coordination, Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare advocacy, and resource navigation
- Developed and delivered multilingual health education sessions and transportation orientations to improve medical appointment adherence
- Assessed client needs, managed referrals, and maintained case follow-up to reduce barriers to healthcare and social services
Community Health Worker - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH - Edison, NJ
(2021-12 - 2022-09)
- Assessed patient health and social needs across primary care and hospital settings using motivational interviewing to drive health goal engagement
- Connected patients with community resources addressing housing, food insecurity, substance use, and healthcare access via coordinated referrals
- Facilitated weekly patient support group and maintained community resource directory in collaboration with CHW and clinical teams
Haitian Creole Interpreter - VERNACULAR LANGUAGE SERVICES - Fairfax, VA
(2021-03 - 2023-09)
- Delivered Haitian Creole-English interpretation for healthcare and social-service providers, ensuring culturally responsive communication for diverse populations
Contact Tracer & Case Investigator - NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - Remote
(2020-11 - 2021-11)
- Conducted COVID-19 case investigation, contact tracing, health education, and resource referrals for confirmed and probable cases across New Jersey
Engagement Coordinator & Activities Assistant - ARBOR TERRACE - Mountainside, NJ
(2020-04 - 2020-10)
- Supported planning and delivery of resident engagement programs addressing cognitive, physical, social, and wellness needs for older adults in residential care
Outreach Counselor - THE BRIDGE INC. - Irvington, NJ
(2018-01 - 2020-07)
- Coordinated referrals, monitored participant needs, and resolved barriers to health and social services through community outreach and provider engagement
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Global Health - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Public Health - Community Health Education - MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
