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Tanesha Townsend
Health Services Cordinator, Harris County Department of Education
Location: Houston, TX United States
Joined: Mar 30th, 2025

About (request update)

Over my career, I've effectively managed health services for Head Start campuses, ensuring compliance and developing COVID safety protocols at the Harris County Department of Education. At the Houston Health Department, I enhanced immunization coverage through educational outreach and managed COVID-19 vaccine clinics, while also organizing community health initiatives. Additionally, as an Associate Teacher with the Houston Independent School District, I taught robotics and computer science, improved classroom management, and directed the KidKam Spring Break Program.

Current Whereabouts:

Full-time entrepreneur within the hair and beauty industry

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Aspiring cosmetology instructor, health educator

Education (request update)

Prairie View A&M University class of 2005

Undergrad Major: Psychology

Texas Southern University class of 2011

Grad Major: Education

Experience

I currently work with Harris County Department of Education as Health Services Cordinator
I have 12 years of experience working in the Entrepreneurship industry.

Salon owner/Educator | SWAG STYLES MOBILE HAIR STYLING
From June 2019 to Current • 7 year(s)

Health Services Cordinator | Harris County Department of Education ,
From March 2021 to December 2024 • 3 year(s)

CSR III | City of Houston
From June 2013 to March 2021 • 8 year(s)

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