Antoinette Silva has extensive experience in public health, community health, and policy research. She holds a Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the same institution. Her career has included roles managing primary care associations and health center networks, conducting policy analysis, developing outreach programs, and providing nutrition education. She is currently pursuing further education through an online master's program and professional development trainings.
Antoinette Silva has extensive experience in public health, community health, and policy research. She holds a Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the same institution. Her career has included roles managing primary care associations and health center networks, conducting policy analysis, developing outreach programs, and providing nutrition education. She is currently pursuing further education through an online master's program and professional development trainings.
Antoinette Silva has extensive experience in public health, community health, and policy research. She holds a Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the same institution. Her career has included roles managing primary care associations and health center networks, conducting policy analysis, developing outreach programs, and providing nutrition education. She is currently pursuing further education through an online master's program and professional development trainings.
Antoinette Silva has extensive experience in public health, community health, and policy research. She holds a Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the same institution. Her career has included roles managing primary care associations and health center networks, conducting policy analysis, developing outreach programs, and providing nutrition education. She is currently pursuing further education through an online master's program and professional development trainings.
EDUCATION : Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Master of Science Administration Online Candidate Present
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences May 2016
Major: Public Health
Concentration: Dietetics and Underserved Population Health Research and Education
EMPLOYMENT: National Association Community Health Centers Washington, D.C. Program Assistant, Primary Care Association (PCA) and Network Relations September 2016- February 2017
Primary Care Association and Health Center Controlled Network Support and Technical Assistance: Collected Health Policy Discussion from a 51-PCA Yahoo Group, Developed and Gave Letters of Support to all 51 States and Territories for their Grant Submission Primary Care Association Leadership Committee Liaison: Developed Meeting Notes for over 15 people Primary Contact for PCA Conference Speaker Support: Set Up Interviews, Collected Bios and PPTs, worked with Meetings Department to Designed Layout of Conferences and Managed 25-50 Speakers Provided PCA and Network Relations Department with Program Management and Support: Managed Work Plan and Deliverables, Updates on Conferences, Best Practices, & PCA Annual Meetings
National Association Community Health Centers
Washington, D.C. State Affairs and Policy Research Program Intern May 2016- August 2016
Applying the core elements of a policy analysis to key issues in health services and public health policy through short written papers and oral presentations. Assisted in creating the annual PCA Policy Survey using Qualtrics, Doodle, Excel, and Word
Mid Michigan Community Health Services
Houghton Lake, MI & Mount Pleasant, MI Area Health Educational Center Intern December 2015- May 2016
Assist with the development of public relations and communications strategies to
support program goals and increase community awareness Assist in the development of short and long term plans for programs, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance Assist in design of performance objectives, implement and monitor programming to meet desired outcomes Develop yearly outreach plan according to program needs and capacity of Mid Central and Northern MI
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI Scribe and Community Health Research Intern January 2014- December 2015 Coordinated monthly focus groups and key-informant interviews Focused primarily on rural community health, teleconference, and granting writing Designed comparative data analysis on competition and stakeholders of other allied health professionals CMU SCREE (Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition) Participant, 2014-2016 Assisted with the preparation and development of yearly grant application
MSU Extension Mount Pleasant, MI and Midland, MI SNAP Specialist and Food Safety Educator Intern May 2015- August 2015
Focused primarily on public speaking in schools and within the health department Taught Food Safety from viable data collection from Michigan State University Volunteered at farmers markets and travel to 4-H sites to give food education Printed and sent daily and announcements to those attending public events Compiled together CHES exam packets and student activities Assisted in food demonstrations with Commission on Aging and SNAP programs
Yoga Instructor Washington, D.C. Independent Instructor April 2014- Present Oversees building security to ensure safety of students of all ages Outreach and event developer in Mid-Michigan Set up audio/visual equipment and props each class to ensure guests have all the tools needed Teach asana practice and meditation with Karmic, Vinyasa and Anusara philosophy Write weekly reports to continuously improve students experience
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HearMeCode Python Training, January 2017- Present Camp Healthy Habits Volunteer, The Hill Center, July 2016- Present Eta Sigma Gamma, T-21, Advocacy Committee Member, March 2016- Present VP of Research: CMU Eta Sigma Gamma, Fall 2015- January 2016 Certification of Completion of Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK) Program from the NIIED of South Korea, Spring 2013- 2014
