Health Delegate

Posted on: 2006-09-20

SUSAN I. BROCK, MPH 252 Pirates Rd, New Bern, NC 28562 Home Phone in US: 252-637-5004 [email protected] QUALIFICATIONS Community Development ~ Public Health Issues ~ Program Development ~ Training Committed, results-driven professional with a proven track record in program development and public health issues in the U.S. and overseas. Exceptional leadership skills that get the job done. Skilled in building partnerships and coalitions that enable organizations to be more effective. Passionate and dedicated; enjoys new challenges. Demonstrated ability to hit the ground running in challenging overseas assignments. Multilingual with fluency in Spanish and Romanian. Basic Russian. Coursework in non-profit management from Duke University. Additional expertise in: • Program Development • Civil Society Development • Coalition Building • Public Policy Development • Project Management • Strategic Planning • Partnerships/Alliances • Organizational Development • Program Evaluation SELECTED CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNITED STATES • Pioneered public health policies and programs for migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the Eastern U.S. for the North Carolina Primary Health Care Association. • Provided strategic insight and technical assistance to HRSA/Bureau of Primary Health Care on building community-oriented primary health care services for special populations. Secured $5 million in grants and commitments within three years. • Established a $2 million grant initiative as consultant for the Duke Endowment, which addressed immigrant health issues in North and South Carolina. • Spearheaded the development of statewide coalitions in North Carolina to address farmworker health, medical interpreter training, agricultural health and safety issues, and domestic violence in immigrant communities. Consulted on similar efforts in 21 states in the Eastern U.S. • Created and implemented the first statewide Community Outreach Worker Orientation and Training addressing farmworker health. • Organized the East Coast Migrant Stream Forum, an annual conference of more than 300 health and social services professionals working with migrant and seasonal farmworkers along the Eastern Seaboard. Created original clinical and programmatic workshops for participants. • Served on numerous advisory boards and committees at the state and federal level. Facilitated strategic planning sessions for the South Carolina Office of Minority Health, Legal Services of North Carolina/Farmworker Unit, and the Bureau of Primary Health Care/Migrant Health Branch. KYRGYZ REPUBLIC • Successfully re-launched the Peace Corps program post-9/11 with the highest number of volunteers ever to serve in the country. Recruited, trained, and supervised a staff of 22. • Evaluated development needs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Created an economic and NGO development program. • Established the initial groundwork for a health education and life skills program in collaboration with schools and community health agencies. MOLDOVA • Evaluated the local development needs of Moldova. Identified and created highly regarded programs to meet community needs, which became models in the EMA region. • Introduced a new strategy to address the problem of trafficking in women. Enabled Peace Corps activities to function as a conduit for NGO education efforts, now currently a model in the region. • Initiated a peer-to-peer life skills, HIV/AIDS prevention, and health education program that received roll-out across the country. RUSSIA • Consulted with the Vladimir Business Development Foundation on organizational development, grants management, and program services. SUSAN I. BROCK, MPH PAGE 2 SELECTED CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED RUSSIA (Continued) • Provided technical assistance and materials to health professionals working on a tuberculosis treatment for former prison inmates in Vladimir Oblast. • Ensured U.S. logistical support for Russian businessmen traveling to visit North Carolina brick factories and equipment manufacturing firms. EASTERN EUROPE/NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES • Reviewed books and materials on health, non-profit management, and community development topics for Voices International, a non-profit organization distributing resources to NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet republics. • Collaborated with NGO leaders on non-profit development and civil society issues. GUATEMALA • Introduced health education programs for public radio and elementary schools in six rural villages based on the Child-to-Child curriculum. • Established a family gardens project and poultry-raising program involving school children in over 60 families to teach business skills while improving dietary intake. • Advised on inter-organizational relationships and project development to the Church of Reconciliation-Mam Center Partnership, a Presbyterian community development project. • Led U.S. and Canadian church group visits to the Guatemalan highlands to provide vision screening and eyeglasses. Coordinated numerous tours of community health centers, artisan co-ops, and agricultural projects located in areas heavily affected by civil violence. BOLIVIA • Performed a public health needs assessment in Cochabamba and provided recommendations for health professional exchanges. • Served as chair of the Public Health Committee of the Partners of the Americas, NC/Cochabamba Chapter. Arranged for Bolivian health professionals to visit North Carolina. INDONESIA • Provided consultative services on health sector planning, recovery and reconstruction to USAID-funded Center for Innovative Local Government and the Bureau of Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (BRR) in Banda Aceh. • Designed health care services assessment and planning tool for use by local governments in post-tsunami Aceh Province. • Identified health needs and service gaps in post-tsunami Aceh Province, developed health promotion and community mobilization project designs and proposals and oversaw project implementation in partnership with the Indonesian Red Cross and the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AMERICAN RED CROSS Health Delegate, Tsunami Response Program, Banda Aceh, Indonesia 2005-2006 • Assessed the health care needs of tsunami affected districts of Aceh Province. • Designed projects, developed proposals and implemented health promotion and social mobilization projects in partnership with the Indonesian Red Cross. Worked closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies, Partner National Societies, the Ministries of Health and Education, and UN Agencies (UNICEF and WHO). Provided input into health portfolio of over $50 million. • Developed and oversaw implementation of $2.5 million project to provide quick turnaround solutions to address the living conditions of IDPs in Aceh. Program elements included: temporary shelter provision, water and sanitation, repairs and rehabilitation of infrastructure, cash for work and other emergency assistance. Hired, trained and supervised a local staff of 20 engineers, site supervisors and field officers in 4 remote offices. SUSAN I. BROCK, MPH PAGE 3 • Promoted integration of community health promotion, including community-based IMCI, reproductive health, hygiene promotion, and infectious disease prevention in housing construction, water and sanitation, psychosocial and livelihood programming. • Provided technical assistance to the Aceh Chapter of the Indonesian Red Cross and its branches on the development of a community health promotion strategy, training of volunteer Community Health Action Teams (CHATs) and the implementation of community health projects. • Worked with local experts to adapt IEC materials to the Aceh context and culture, and designed health communication strategies for malaria and polio in partnership with the Ministry of Health. UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS 2000-2004 Programming and Training Officer, Kyrgyz Republic (2002-2004) • Oversaw development of technical, cross-cultural and community orientation training. • Reviewed training implementation to ensure volunteer learning needs were met. • Supervised volunteers using positive leadership. Provided technical assistance and consultation. • Evaluated volunteer performance and provided corrective action as needed. • Ensured site assignments are in compliance with established agreements. Acting Country Director, Armenia (2002) • Served as acting country director on a one-month temporary duty assignment. Programming and Training Officer, Moldova (2000-2002) • Served as acting country director while awaiting the assignment and arrival of a new country director. • Developed and managed $1.5 million budget. Served as acting administrative officer. • Supervised nine full-time staff members, including program managers, training manager, language coordinator, and program assistants. Oversaw a pre-service training staff of approximately 25. • Provided administrative and technical oversight to volunteers charged with community projects. • Created and implemented the staff development plan. • Provided ongoing coaching, technical assistance, and support to program managers of TEFL, Health Education, and Economic and Organizational Development. • Served as point person for programming and training requirements and procedures. • Acted as liaison for SPA grant funds, Peace Corps Partnership, and World Wise Schools Programs. • Collaborated with training manager, language coordinator, and program managers on the development and evaluation of training programs. MIRAMUNDO ASSOCIATES, CHAPEL HILL, NC 1998-2000 Private consulting for government and non-profits on health care issues affecting poor and underserved communities. President • Advised non-profit organizations on strategies for strengthening community-based programs for poor and underserved communities. • Led policy and program direction, budget management, strategic planning, and fund-raising activities. • Provided customized technical assistance to the HRSA/Bureau of Primary Health Care to establish and restructure community-oriented primary care for special populations. Results included the creation of primary health care programs for farmworkers in the Connecticut Valley, Southwestern Virginia, and Kentucky as well as the restructuring of services on the DELMARVA peninsula. • Served as team leader for the primary care effectiveness review team to evaluate services provided by federally-funded community, migrant, and homeless health centers. Made recommendations for program improvements. Led the administrative and governance section of the review. NORTH CAROLINA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION, Cary, NC 1988-1998 Organizational association of federally-funded migrant and community health centers in North Carolina. Eastern Stream Coordinator for Migrant Health (1994-1998) • Selected to serve as focal point for HRSA Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the area of migrant health. • Developed collaborative relationships with health centers throughout the Eastern Seaboard. • Provided technical assistance to state health agencies and primary care associations. Supported research and analysis. • Facilitated inter-state coordination of TB services to migrants/seasonal farmworkers on the Eastern Seaboard. • Served as liaison between federal officials and local health care agencies. SUSAN I. BROCK, MPH PAGE 4 Migrant Health Specialist (1988-1994) • Drove the development of projects and programs to address the primary health care needs of rural and immigrant populations. • Supervised and mentored employees, medical students, and graduate student interns. • Coordinated grants and oversaw $300,000 department budget. Worked closely with contractors and funding sources. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Chapel Hill, NC 1987-1988 Research Assistant, School of Public Health • Worked in the departments of epidemiology and parasitology and lab practices. • Conducted interviews of study participants. EAST COAST MIGRANT HEALTH PROJECT, Washington, DC 1985-1987 Provider of outreach and other health services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Community Service Worker/Health Educator • Selected to work with the Polk County Health Department in Florida and the Prospect Hill Community Health Center in North Carolina. • Visited farm labor camps. Connected farmworkers to community services. Facilitated after-care with hospitals. Acted as interpreter at hospitals and health centers. EL TARRO, Antigua, Guatemala 1983-1985 A café in central Antigua located one block from the main square serving locals, expatriates, and tourists. Small Business Owner/Operator • Hired and supervised staff. Coordinated supplies and inventory. Managed accounting. • Created promotions and determined menu. Built relationships with guests. UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS, Washington, DC 1981-1983 Peace Corps Volunteer, Guatemala • Served as a rural health educator in Eastern Guatemala with responsibility for developing new health education programs. • Worked with local schools, women’s groups, and other community organizations. • Participated in a traveling theatre group and children’s puppet show. Integrated health education into public performances at schools, community fairs, and other public events. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Chapel Hill, NC MPH in Maternal and Child Health, 1988 EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Greenville, NC BA in Spanish, Minors in International Relations and Latin American Studies, 1980 DUKE UNIVERSITY, Durham, NC Coursework in Non-Profit Management, 1993 SUSAN I. BROCK, MPH PAGE 5 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING • Ernst and Young/Strategic Planning Workshop for American Red Cross, Medan, Indonesia, 2006 • RedR Workshop on Safety and Security for Humanitarian Operations, Medan, Indonesia, 2006 • IFRC Basic Training Course, Medan, Indonesia, 2006 • Integrated Programming and Planning Workshop, American Red Cross, Medan, Indonesia, 2006 • Course Supervisor Program, Landmark Education, 2004 • Counseling and Listening Skills, Centrul de Dezvoltare Manageriala, Cluj, Romania, 2000 • Effective Management Workshop, Centrul de Dezvoltare Manageriala, Cluj, Romania, 2000 • Overseas Staff Training/Programming and Training, Peace Corps, Washington, DC, 2000 • Team Management and Leadership Program, Landmark Education Corporation, 2000 • Facilitation for the 21st Century, Teamworks/Center for Peace Education, Chapel Hill, NC, 1999 • The Communication Program, Landmark Education Corporation, 1998 • Introduction to the Forum Leaders Program, Landmark Education Corporation, 1995 • Graduate of the Curriculum for Living, Landmark Education Corporation, 1994 • Women in Development, U.S. Peace Corps In-service Training Program, 1982 • U.S. Peace Corps Training, Center for Human Potential (CHP), Antigua, Guatemala, 1981 AWARDS AND HONORS • Special Recognition of Service, NC Agricultural Safety and Health Council, 1998 • Lifetime Achievement Award, NC Farmworker Health Alliance, 1998 • Special Recognition Award, Health Resources and Services Administration, 1998 • Helen Ray Outstanding Service Award, NC Public Health Association, 1994 PUBLICATIONS • Brock, Susan. “The IDP Assistance Project: Meeting Needs in Post-Tsunami Aceh” (draft report). American Red Cross/Tsunami Response Program. 2006. • Brock, Susan. “Christmas Tree Workers in the North Carolina High Country and Southwestern Virginia: An Assessment of Needs and Available Resources in Allegheny, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties in North Carolina and Grayson County, Virginia.” (A report for the NC Office of Research, Demonstrations and Rural Health). Miramundo Associates, Chapel Hill, NC. 2000. • Brock, Susan and Castanares, Tina. “Migrant Health Voucher Programs: A Pioneering Integrated Service Delivery System (A Paper Commissioned by the Bureau of Primary Health Care Migrant Health Branch).” Miramundo Associates, Chapel Hill, NC. 2000. • Brock, Susan and McMann, Amy. “A Resource Manual to Facilitate the Interstate Coordination of TB Services to Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in the Eastern Stream.” NC Primary Health Care Association, Cary, NC. 1998. • Brock, Susan. “A Compilation of Resource Materials for Health Care Services to Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers.” NC Primary Health Care Association, Cary, NC. 1998. • Brock, Susan. “A Report on the Health Status of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in North Carolina (monograph).” NC Farmworker Council, NC Department of Administration, Raleigh, NC. 1991. SUSAN I. BROCK, MPH PAGE 6 CONSULTING HIGHLIGHTS • Chemonics, Washington, DC, 2005 • Landmark Education Corporation, Arlington, VA, 2004 • Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, 2000 • Bureau of Primary Health Care, Bethesda, MD, 1999-2000 • Management Assistance Corporation, Bethesda, MD, 1999-2000 • North Carolina Primary Health Care Association, Cary, NC, 1999-2000 • Farmworker Health Services, Inc., Washington, DC, 1999 • North Carolina Office of Research, Demonstrations and Rural Health, Raleigh, NC, 1999 • Finger Lakes Migrant Health Program, Rushville, New York, 1999 • Larson Assistance Services, Vashon Island, WA, 1998 • Legal Services of North Carolina/Project Esperanza, Raleigh, NC, 1998-2000 • The Duke Endowment, Charlotte, NC, 1997-1999 • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC, 1996-1997 • Charles Mathis and Associates, New York, NY, 1994 • National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, 1994 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • American Public Health Association, 1990-Present • Global Health Council, 2004-Present • North Carolina Peace Corps Association, 1986-Present • National Peace Corps Association, 1990-Present • National Association of Community Health Centers, 1988-2000 • Society for International Education, Training and Research, 2004-Present • NC/Bolivia Partners of the Americas, 1986-1995 • Society for International Development, 2004-Present COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • International Women’s Club of Moldova, Special Projects Committee, 2001-2002 • Agricultural Resource Center, Member, Board of Directors, 1992-2000 • Church of Reconciliation (Presbyterian, USA), Elder, Session Member, 1996-1999 • Legal Services of North Carolina, Board of Directors, 1995-1998 • NC Council of Churches Farmworker Ministry Committee, 1989-1994 • NC Peace Corps Association, Founding Member, 1987-present; Steering Committee, 1994-2000; President, 2000 • NC/Cochabamba, Bolivia Partners of the Americas, 1986-1995; Chair, Public Health Committee, 1986-1993 • Student Action with Farmworkers, Board of Directors, Treasurer, 1993-1995; Vice-Chair, 1996, Chair, 1997 • East Coast Migrant Health Project, Policy Board, 1990-1992 • Migrant Benevolent Association, Board of Directors, 1989-1992 • NC Memorial Hospital Volunteers, Interpreter, 1986-1990 • Orange-Durham Coalition for Battered Women, Shelter, Volunteer, 1985-1988