Presenters

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  Andrew Padilla Johnson (He/Any)

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  Emma O'Rourke-Powell (she/any)

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  Kimberly Green-Warren

  Facilitator

  Kimberly Green-Warren, an experienced training consultant and facilitator, is dedicated to turning ideas into action through impactful and engaging learning experiences for adult learners in public health. In her facilitation style, she prioritizes active engagement, thoughtful reflection, practicality, action-oriented activities, and human-centered design. Kimberly has successfully led the design and facilitation of 25+ meetings ranging from 1-day skill-building workshops to comprehensive 2.5-day retreat-style meetings for nonprofit leaders, C-suite healthcare executives, and other audiences. Kimberly collaborates with teams and organizations to host impactful meetings, facilitate team-building retreats, or lead action planning workshops to align and execute on project goals.

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  Nia Smart (She/Her)

  Co- Facilitator and Project Manager

  Nia is a passionate advocate for making a positive impact through increased health education and literacy in underserved and underrepresented communities. With over 7 years of experience collaborating with federal, state, local, and community-based organizations, she has worked tirelessly to bridge gaps in access to vital information and resources. She passionately supports early-career public health professionals, providing opportunities for growth and reminding them of their potential for greatness.

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  Astride Gouba, MPH

  Refugee Health Case Manager at HIAS PA / PHA AmeriCorps Alumini

  Astride Gouba is the Refugee Health Case Manager at HIAS PA, where she coordinates healthcare services for refugee clients. She holds a Master of Public Health degree and previously served as a Public Health AmeriCorps member at the same organization. Her dedication to public health and experience with HIAS PA make her a valuable asset in ensuring the well-being of refugees. In her free time, Astride enjoys volunteering, reading, and exploring new cultures.

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  Meagan Jackson

  Meagan Jackson is a versatile healthcare professional and Public Health AmeriCorps alumna with a robust public health, healthcare informatics, and project management background. She is pursuing a Doctor of Health Science with a concentration in Health Informatics Management and will graduate in May 2025. Her dissertation explores the outcomes of integrating social determinants of health into electronic health information systems.
  
  Throughout her career, Meagan has demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects, implementing health initiatives, and optimizing healthcare information systems. She has held key roles supporting public health efforts, coordinating regional programs, and enhancing data-driven decision-making processes. Based in Ohio, Meagan has effectively worked remotely across multiple states, leveraging her skills in project management, data analysis, and health education.

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  Brittany Mire

  Associate Portfolio Manager

  Greetings, I am originally from Louisiana. I served with AmeriCorps for 2 service terms while in my undergraduate program. I completed my master's degree in criminal justice concentration in Forensic Psychology in 2022 while serving active duty as a Navy Corpsman and have been working in the public sector since being a member of AmeriCorps.

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  Promise Addy (She/Her)

  Data Governance

  Promise is a Americorp Public Health alumni who served as a Clinical Data Analyst for her local community clinic. At her time at the clinic she analyzed data to determine if patients are overdue for a reschedule. In that role she got to see first hand how underserved communities have limited resources to live a healthy life. Currently she works as a Data Governance Specialist for an agriculture company that provide resources to help farmer get the food from the farm to our table in a healthier way. I got my bachelors degree from Lawrence University in Ethnic Studies and Psychology. On my free time I love experiencing new things with family and friends.