Brooklyn Jones
Lexington
Summary
Committed community health worker with experience in providing support and services to diverse populations. Skilled in conducting health education sessions, facilitating access to healthcare services, and advocating for individual and community needs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to implement community health initiatives. Made significant contributions to improving health outcomes and increasing awareness on preventive care in previous roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Kentucky Cancer Program / UK Markey Cancer Center
Lexington
03.2025 - Current
- Design and execute targeted community outreach strategies to engage underserved populations in cancer prevention, early detection, and education
- Collaborate with cross-sector partners and community stakeholders to strengthen referral pathways and expand access to cancer-related resources and social support services
- Provide culturally relevant, evidence-based education and care coordination to address social determinants of health and reduce barriers to care
Program Coordinator
LGC Assure - INFORMED Programs
Lexington
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Mitigated the risk of banned substances in 2,000+ widely used sports products by ensuring compliance with industry standards across manufacturers, packers, and brands, certifying products for 600+ companies worldwide
- Conducted remote facility assessments for manufacturers and packers globally, reviewing raw material lists and standard operating procedures to address identified noncompliances
- Engaged proactively with customers to exchange product and facility information, clarifying INFORMED program requirements and providing updates to meet certification deadlines
Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) Intern
Columbia University
New York
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed coursework in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, and health disparities to develop public health competencies and enhance understanding of key public health issues.
- Conducted research with the Gender, Adolescent Transitions, and Environment (GATE) team, analyzing challenges faced by foster youth during puberty and menstruation, contributing to knowledge in qualitative research methods
- Presented research findings at CDC's 2023 Lewis Ferguson Showcase, engaging public health students and professionals with research outcomes and fostering dialogue on key findings
Young Scholars Program (YSP) Intern
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF)
New York
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Examined impact of adultification on young Black girls and gender-expansive individuals in collaborative research project utilizing non-invasive research methods
- Assessed policy impact on experiences of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals through analysis of Black feminist theory, intersectionality, and critical race theory lectures
- Researched policy issues affecting African American communities and prepared summaries
- Collaborated with team members to develop outreach materials for community engagement
Educational Re-Engagement Specialist (Seasonal)
Foster Success
Indianapolis
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Re-engaged individuals from foster care in post-secondary education by utilizing unused COVID-19 government funds to cover tuition costs
- Contacted 500+ individuals via email and phone to share information and resources addressing educational, career, and financial barriers
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Management & Policy Concentration, Population Health Certificate
University of Kentucky College of Public Health
Lexington, KY05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Louisville School of Public Health And Information Sciences
Louisville, KY12.2023
Skills
- Community outreach
- Health education
- Microsoft Office
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Cultural competency
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Canva
Activities
- University of Louisville Office of Admissions, Louisville, KY, Diversity Student Ambassador for Admissions (DSAA) & Mentorship Intern, 04/01/22, 12/01/23, Coordinated and led tours for prospective students (5-30 participants per tour), participated in student panels, and organized Office of Admissions events (with overall attendance often exceeding 1,500 individuals), contributing to enhanced campus diversity and inclusivity, Facilitated mentorship meetings connecting 80+ high school students with current college students to support them in their pursuit of higher education
- University of Louisville Undergraduate Advising, Louisville, KY, C.O.N.E.C.T. Peer Mentor & Community Service Chair, 03/01/22, 05/01/23, Supported 41 first-year students through their college transition by maintaining bi-weekly contact and recording their progress to identify challenges and develop success strategies as needed, Coordinated three community service events per semester as Community Service Chair, engaging mentors and mentees in impactful volunteer opportunities
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Kentucky Cancer Program / UK Markey Cancer Center
03.2025 - Current
Program Coordinator
LGC Assure - INFORMED Programs
03.2024 - 11.2024
Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) Intern
Columbia University
05.2023 - 07.2023
Young Scholars Program (YSP) Intern
The African American Policy Forum (AAPF)
07.2022 - 06.2023
Educational Re-Engagement Specialist (Seasonal)
Foster Success
06.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Management & Policy Concentration, Population Health Certificate
University of Kentucky College of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Louisville School of Public Health And Information Sciences