Rachael Lacy

About

A seasoned professional who blends academic rigor with practical expertise in program management and operational efficiency. Through strategic planning and meticulous resource allocation, I've consistently delivered impactful results and implemented a variety of programs.

Experience

• Associate Director, Programs & Strategy · Non-Profit Sector06-01-2023
• Operations Program Manager · Non-Profit Sector11-01-2022 – 06-01-2023
• Professional Research Assistant · Colorado School of Public Health08-01-2020 – 10-01-2022

  Currently serving as a Professional Research Associate, I develop 1-pager materials for laymen and professionals, implement continuous quality improvements, assess data sets, produce reports, deliver data and research results in technical/non-technical settings, and establish meaningful project changes and community action items. To date I have been effective in generating these key results: Created and executed innovative wellness program incorporating 5x5-minute videos and related materials which significantly improved well-being of professionals. Recruited and led candidates of NIH trial for prenatal wellness program, and served as study coordinator assisting with program development, established data collection tracking systems, issued reminders, dissolved adverse experiences, closed out grant, and reconciled expenses all of which boosted the prenatal wellness skills of +50 women. Acted as project manager, resolved health equity challenges across populations, and forged extant partnerships with community leaders and across organizations which enhanced outcomes of national clinical trials. Managed +300 participants during clinical trials which in turn expanded protective factors while reducing risk of perinatal health, mood disorders, and infectious diseases. Consulted on and evaluated school program comprising 10 staff and +30 children, supported development of evaluation tools and systems, oversaw and assessed evaluation data, and offered in depth evaluation report following grant closure which strengthened the youth school program. Provided oversight of databases for +300 participants for CDC funded grant, devised and reconciled grant funding budgets, and produced final reports for funding entities and requests all of which contributed to funding. Implemented and analyzed public health programming, and established key research concepts which improved public health evaluation.

• Program Evaluator · Colorado School of Public Health01-01-2020 – 08-01-2020

  Employed as a Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Program Evaluator I conducted evidence-based systematic reviews and swat analyses, hosted weekly team meetings, created and launched systems to analyze programming, and achieved these significant outcomes: Developed comprehensive 10-page evaluation report which supported operations of Principal Investigator. Created assessment plan and model to measure programs outcomes, and introduced processes based on performance metrics which was key to ensuring optimal workplace performance. Facilitated detailed analysis of 12-week health and wellness curriculum, and recommended adaptations to program curriculum based on intended outcomes all of which was vital in optimizing mental health behaviors and preventing adverse associated risks with poor physical and mental health. Pivoted from in-person to virtual online platform due to COVID, and redeveloped, reformatted, and streamlined wellness program which in turn grew program reach and accessibility.

• Program Developer · Colorado School of Public Health08-01-2019 – 08-01-2020

  While acting as a Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Program Developer, I analyzed literature on program topic, and presented findings. Further, I devised +50 1-pager documents for participants, supported development of 12-week prenatal wellness program incorporating +150-page curriculum, and translated in-person program to online format. I was recognized for contributing these notable successes: Aided in the development of a 12-week curriculum comprising +100 pages according to evidence-based strategies and theoretical frameworks to inform curriculum development which in turn promoted prenatal health and well-being. Produced +25 written and verbal communication products for technical and non-technical clients which contributed to program development.

• Hourly Manager · Carrabba's Italian Grill01-01-2018 – 08-01-2020

  Functioning as an Hourly Manager I managed front of house, directed team of +50 staff, assisted in the hiring process of new employees, trained new hires, devised staff timesheets and schedules, authorized time off, and achieved these excellent accomplishments: Created and launched system to manage bartender duties, and ensure each bartender completed daily tasks which maximized the bars operating efficiency. Mediated and quickly resolved grievances in professional and respectable manner which in turn enhanced customer and employee relations.

Education

• Colorado School of Public HealthMaster of Public Health - MPH, Global Health: Community and Behavioral Health
• Virginia TechBachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

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