It’s Lynn

Accomplished public health and policy professional with 5+ years of experience advancing health equity, systems change, and community-centered initiatives across Kansas City and Jackson County. Proven ability to support policy and advocacy agendas, manage cross-sector partnerships, and translate data on health inequities into actionable insights for leadership, community partners, and decision-makers. Experienced in grant-funded initiatives, community engagement, equity-focused communications, and programming strategy aligned with regional and state priorities.

Adept at working across teams to strengthen People, Power, Place, and Platform-driven outcomes.

Chronic Disease Program Manager - Kansas City Health Department - Kansas City, MO

(2025-09)

• Provide program-level leadership for chronic disease prevention initiatives, aligning education, outreach, and community partnerships with measurable health behavior outcomes and defined KPIs.
• Oversee program operations, budgets, grant compliance, ensuring fiscal stewardship, sustainability, and alignment with public health best practices.
• Develop and implement data-informed strategies that address social drivers of chronic disease across diverse community settings.
• Guide cross-sector collaborations with healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and regional partners to expand access to prevention services.
• Advise departmental leadership through performance reporting, program evaluation, and strategic recommendations that strengthen long-term program impact.

Public Health Intern - University Health - Lee Summit, MO

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Conducted multi-year epidemiological data review and policy-relevant analysis of communicable disease trends to identify health inequities, system gaps, and emerging risks impacting Eastern Jackson County communities.
• Synthesized surveillance data into structured reports, issue briefs, and presentations to support public health planning, prevention strategies, and data-driven decision-making.
• Applied an equity-centered lens to assess disease burden, social determinants of health, and barriers to prevention and treatment across diverse communities.
• Translated complex public health data into clear, accessible narratives for public-facing reports and internal stakeholders, strengthening communication and community understanding.
• Evaluated existing public health initiatives and showed opportunities to strengthen outreach, prevention, resource allocation, and future policy and advocacy efforts.

Public Health Program Administrator - Kansas City Health Department - Kansas City, MO

(2023-11 - 2025-08)

• Lead contract development, procurement, and grant compliance for public health initiatives, ensuring equitable and effective resource allocation aligned with community and organizational priorities.
• Develop and deliver public-facing presentations, briefings, and educational sessions on chronic disease prevention and mental health, strengthening community awareness and engagement.
• Support systems-level public health strategies through cross-sector collaboration with community-based organizations, healthcare partners, and local stakeholders.
• Provide leadership support on initiatives addressing health equity, access to care, and social determinants of health across diverse populations.
• Analyze program performance data and key metrics to inform strategic planning, policy-relevant insights, and continuous improvement efforts.

Mental Health Program Coordinator - Kansas City Health Department - Kansas City, MO

(2022-12 - 2023-11)

• Designed and implemented a community-centered mental health initiative, increasing employee engagement by 15% and supporting workplace wellness.
• Managed a $1M+ portfolio of grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance, accountability, and alignment with equity-focused outcomes.
• Managed community outreach programs and training, including Mental Health First Aid and awareness campaigns, achieving a 95% training completion rate.
• Coordinated community outreach, training, and learning opportunities, including Mental Health First Aid, advancing civic engagement and capacity-building.
• Collaborated with stakeholders and policymakers to advocate for mental health funding and expand resources for underserved populations.

Epidemiologist / Disease Investigator - Kansas City Health Department - Kansas City, MO

(2020-09 - 2022-11)

• Led communicable disease investigations, including COVID-19, using data-driven approaches to mitigate spread and inform public health response strategies.
• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted epidemiologic data to identify trends and support policy-relevant recommendations.
• Conducted community education and outreach, increasing awareness of prevention strategies and strengthening public trust.
• Maintained accurate public health data systems in compliance with state and local reporting standards.

Masters - Public Health - A.T. Still University

Bachelors - Biology - Lincoln University