Jennifer Torres Del Valle
San Juan,PR
Summary
Skilled public health leader with 15 years of experience in healthcare and gerontology, focused on program operations and health services research. Committed to improving access and quality of care for inclusive healthcare reforms. I am pursuing an academic role to contribute through teaching, mentorship, and impactful research.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Administrator-Vaccine Operations & Provider Services Division
Department of Health
12.2021 - Current
- Oversee the performance and outcomes of grantees through data analysis, evaluation, and needs assessments
- Implementing policies and guidelines from public health authorities related to vaccine distribution and administration
- Serve as a representative of the Department in public forums and advocacy endeavors, raising awareness about immunization concerns and advocating for policy initiatives to address community health needs and vaccine hesitancy
Grants and Contract Manager- Rural Health Redesign Model & Authority
Department of Health
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed the operations of a $25 million grant from the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services, overseeing contractual administration, finance, and programmatic reporting to ensure that each partner's deliverables were achieved
- Provided strategic support to participating hospitals, offering guidance in financial allocations, strategic planning, and their transition to value-based care initiatives
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive framework plan, policies, and financial infrastructure for the establishment of the Rural Health Redesign Center as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Director-Family Resource Center & Health Education Department
Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Spearheaded the strategic direction and operational excellence of the Family Resource Center and Health Education Department, the Women Resource Center, and two-Family Resource Centers, promoting community health initiatives
- Supervised 16 programs including ESL/Civics Education, Pediatric Asthma Prevention, HIV Testing, Job Development, Low Income Energy Assistance, Domestic Violence Counseling and Legal Support, Health Navigation, Family Advocacy, driving positive outcomes and community empowerment
- Led a team of 44 professionals, fostering a culture characterized by innovation, excellence, and impactful contributions
- Elevated organizational profile through advocacy efforts, securing significant funding and resources to sustain and expand vital programs
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Heartland Hospice
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Drove program growth and community outreach to bolster volunteer engagement and enhance patient and family care outcomes
- Managed the recruitment, training, and oversight of hospice volunteers, aligning their efforts with organizational objectives
Aging Case Manager
Multicultural Community Resource Center
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Provided comprehensive service delivery encompassing medical, dental, psychological, psychiatric, social, housing, recreational, and other essential services as needed
- Guided clients through the enrollment process for a range of healthcare and social benefits, including MEDICARE/MEDICAID, PACE/PACENET, Option Care, Waiver, and supplementary programs, bolstering their access to crucial medical services and support networks
Evaluator and Project Coordinator
Center for Public Health Preparedness, UPR-Medical
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Directed program assessments, managed evaluators and interns, and developed project proposals to enhance service quality and secure funding
- Led project management training and maintained historical research data through analysis and evaluation activities
Community Training Coordinator/Research Assistant
Center for Public Health Preparedness, UPR-Medical
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Coordinated training logistics for diverse stakeholders and managed continuing education and evaluation efforts
- Conducted data collection and analysis, presenting findings to the community, and facilitating discussions on disability-related topics
Education
Post Doctorate - Clinical and Translational Research
Medical Sciences Campus-University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR08.2024
PhD - Medical Research, Minor in Public Health and Medicine Humanities
Complutense University of Madrid
Madrid, Spain09.2023
Master's degree - Clinical Bioethics
Rey Juan Carlos University
Madrid, Spain06.2012
Master of Public Health - Gerontology
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
San Juan, PR05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Puerto Rico
Carolina, PR05.2006
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Team Building and Leadership
- Budget Management
- Capacity Building
Affiliations
- FQHC Board Member of Community Health Net in Erie PA: Former Chair of its Quality Improvement & Quality Assurance and the Social Determinants of Health Committees
- Health Equity Group Member-Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Cancer Prevention Policy Workgroup-Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Fellowships
- Healthcare Policy and Management Research Fellow, 07/01/17, 03/01/19, Community Health Choices State Evaluation, Medicaid and Medicare Research Center: Gerontology and Bioethics Department, Pittsburgh, PA
- Visiting Scholar-Dr. James Drane Bioethics Institute, 09/01/12, 06/01/17, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA
- Visiting Professor-Medicine History and Clinical Bioethics Department, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, Medicine Faculty-Complutense University of Madrid
- Teaching & Research Assistant-Gerontology Department, 08/01/07, 06/01/10, Graduate School of Public Health-Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Timeline
Public Health Administrator-Vaccine Operations & Provider Services Division
Department of Health
12.2021 - Current
Grants and Contract Manager- Rural Health Redesign Model & Authority
Department of Health
05.2019 - 12.2021
Director-Family Resource Center & Health Education Department
Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey
06.2017 - 04.2019
Volunteer Program Coordinator
Heartland Hospice
07.2014 - 06.2017
Aging Case Manager
Multicultural Community Resource Center
12.2012 - 07.2014
Evaluator and Project Coordinator
Center for Public Health Preparedness, UPR-Medical
08.2008 - 08.2011
Community Training Coordinator/Research Assistant
Center for Public Health Preparedness, UPR-Medical
08.2008 - 08.2011
PhD - Medical Research, Minor in Public Health and Medicine Humanities
Complutense University of Madrid
Master's degree - Clinical Bioethics
Rey Juan Carlos University
Master of Public Health - Gerontology
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Puerto Rico
Post Doctorate - Clinical and Translational Research
Medical Sciences Campus-University of Puerto Rico
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