ANNA CARPENTER, M.P.H. 248.752.2597 ● annaecarpenter@gmail.com ● www.annaecarpenter.com

PROFILE

Entrepreneurial professional with 14 years of program development, management

and evaluation, effective strategic thinking and planning, creative problem solving,

and successful gains in productivity and health outcomes

Systems thinker with a practical understanding of service delivery

Global health and domestic health care experiences leading to a strong interest in

pandemics, HIV/AIDS, MCH, family planning, and reproductive health

Active Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION

Master of Public Health; Graduate Certificate in International Public Health, 2016

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Therapeutic Recreation, 2002

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mt. Pleasant, MI

GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE

HIV/AIDS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INTERN, United States Agency for International Development,

Global Health Fellows Program II/Public Health Institute, Washington, DC, February 2016 – present

Provide project and award management for a $50 million PEPFAR-funded South

African-led consortium identifying antiretroviral therapy simplification through new,

cost-effective regimens, novel formulations, and product introduction

Execute the analysis of project work plans, M&E plans and budgets

Independently lead financial and budget management meetings in South Africa with

lead partner to ensure alignment with USAID technical priorities

Perform analytical assessments to inform future research alignment by implementing

partners in relation to what makes a woman most vulnerable to HIV transmission

Conduct scientific literature reviews and synthesis of results in the areas of biomedical

HIV prevention research, including PrEP uptake and adherence

Support technical guidance and compliance of biomedical research cooperative

agreement requirements

Manage collaborations and communications among key global stakeholders

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT LEADER, Africa Christian Ministries, eSikhawini, South Africa, 2010 – 2015

Provided five years of leadership for a yearly short term medical outreach team to

South Africa serving 1000+ individuals each year with basic medical care and

engagement in community associations and initiatives

Engaged South African and domestic stakeholders throughout the year, providing

strategic planning, team development and management, cultural competency

training, and implementation of all logistical and financial details for the initiative

Managed all pharmaceutical procurement, inventory, and handling, as well as

clinical operations training of local staff and medical team volunteers

Performed quantitative and qualitative evaluation of clinics and future program

improvements

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OFFICE MANAGER, Twelve Oaks Pediatrics, Novi, MI, 2013 – 2016

Managed the daily operations of a private pediatric practice, including personnel

management, training, development and implementation of policies and procedures

Led service delivery initiative to ensure outstanding coordination of patient care and

increased health outcomes

Managed the pediatric and adolescent immunization program, including

procurement, training and education, and patient recall, gaining region-wide health

department recognition for outstanding immunization rates

Developed innovative strategies for addressing the changing needs in provider care

in collaboration with physician partners

Oversaw compliance with all accrediting agencies, including physician licensing,

practice certification, and insurance credentialing

Provided business oversight of the practice, including managing revenue cycles,

billing and coding optimization, budget allocation, and project management of a

new facility build

SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, Gospel House Bookstore, Detroit, MI, 2007 – 2014

Managed the business operations of an independent bookstore, including

bookkeeping, budgeting, and employee payroll and taxes

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR, Jewish Senior Life, West Bloomfield, MI, 2005 – 2011

Oversaw daily operations of the unit and provided training to unit staff members to

ensure appropriate policies, procedures, and interventions were followed, including

development and execution of therapeutic programming to promote and maintain

the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of residents with memory

impairments

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Riverview Adult Day Center, Elkhart, IN, 2003 – 2005

Provided strategic planning, program development, personnel management, grant

management and organizational administration

RECREATIONAL THERAPIST, ADEC, Inc., Elkhart, IN, 2002 – 2003

Provided direct service therapy, including the development, planning,

implementation, evaluation, and direction of therapeutic recreational programming,

based on the needs and interests of adults with developmental disabilities ages 18–70

CERTIFICATES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Africa Christian Ministries, Board Member, 2012 – present

American Public Health Association, Member, 2015 – present

Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH), Member, 2016 – present

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Certified Therapeutic

Recreation Specialist (CTRS), 2002 – 2015

* References available upon request