Doreleena Sammons Hackett Director of Grants Administration, Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
Location:
Dover,
DE United States Joined:
Aug 30th, 2011
Singing jazz and blues every chance I get :-)
Eating Maryland crabs
Watching football on TV or going to NH to watch my son play.
Minister of the Gospel
Life & Professional Aspirations:
To be the best of what God wants me to be! I've done it all and now its time to follow His lead.
Boaz, where are you?! LOL
Singing jazz and blues all over the country, while maintaoning my positions in my profession of public health promotion and chronic disease prevention.
Most Memorable Moment:
Having a "sit in" on the lawn of the President's house at Bennett College. And at Harvard School of Public Health being told "we let you in, but we don't have to let you out".
Director, Grants Administration|
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
From June 2022 to Current • 4 year(s)
Principal investigator for CDC cooperative agreements including REACH, Arthritis, School Employee Wellness, and School Health programs. Oversees grant opportunities and staff in Grants Administration Department.
Associate Minister|
First Baptist Church of Highland Park
From March 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Provides counseling and pastoral care to church members. Assists Senior Pastor with congregational activities and teaches discipleship classes.
Independent Public Health Consultant|
Self-employed
From October 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Provides capacity building, technical assistance, health equity consultation, and grant development to minority and faith-based organizations. Reviewer for RWJF and CPRIT applications.
Project Director|
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
From October 2018 to June 2022 • 4 year(s)
Oversaw federal cooperative agreement for CDC's REACH program to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. Led 20th anniversary celebration campaign and Capitol Hill briefing for REACH Program.
Executive Director|
Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE)
From July 2016 to June 2020 • 4 year(s)
Oversaw program operations for 72-year-old non-profit membership organization. Managed $3 million finances, organizational operations and staff of 11 health professionals.
Policy, Environment and Systems (PES) Change Director|
Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE)
From January 2011 to June 2016 • 5 year(s)
Responsible for capacity building and technical assistance to state and local health departments. Marketed and delivered Systems Change for Health competency-based training courses.
Director, Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Services|
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
From July 2004 to October 2009 • 5 year(s)
Developed and managed programs to reduce chronic disease burden including CDC cooperative agreements for heart disease, stroke, cancer screening, and asthma. Served as State Chronic Disease Director.
Chair, Board of Trustees|
Galilee Baptist Church
From January 2006 to January 2009 • 3 year(s)
Ensured financial integrity of church through regular audits and finance meetings. Represented Pastor in legal matters and assured professional development opportunities for Board.
Program Manager, Cancer and Reproductive Health Services|
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
From March 2000 to June 2004 • 4 year(s)
Provided oversight for Title X Family Planning Program and CDC/state funded New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program with combined budgets over $15 million.
Project Director, New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program|
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
From July 1996 to March 2000 • 4 year(s)
Managed CDC and state funded cancer education and early detection program. Served as State Chronic Disease Director and provided capacity building services to county agencies.
Director, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Services|
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
From January 1991 to July 1996 • 5 year(s)
Created first unit for Health Promotion and Education in the Department. Developed first State Nutrition Plan and convened first Statewide Women's Health Summit.
Director, Division of AIDS Prevention and Control|
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
From February 1989 to January 1991 • 2 year(s)
Managed first division in New Jersey focused on HIV and AIDS prevention and control. Developed federal grants including Ryan White funding and managed 150 employees.
Georgia State WIC Program Director|
Georgia Department of Human Resources
From September 1986 to January 1989 • 3 year(s)
Directed Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Feeding Program for Georgia. Negotiated first Infant Formula Rebate Program netting $16 million.
WIC Program Specialist|
District of Columbia, Commission of Public Health
From September 1982 to September 1986 • 4 year(s)
Specialized in WIC program operations and management.
Public Health Nutritionist|
Person County Health Department
From July 1980 to September 1982 • 2 year(s)
Provided public health nutrition services to county residents.
