Our community received a grant from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to employ, at Greater Gallatin United Way, an individual to help conduct a comprehensive assessment of the early childhood systems in our region and coordinate with the State of Montana and other grantees to identify strategies for uncovering solutions to improve services. Amy Cory was selected as the Best Beginnings Coordinator and began her new position on Monday, November 7. Her education and professional experience made her the top candidate. Some highlights include:
- · BA in Human Biology, Stanford University
- · Master of Science in Public Health, University of Colorado
- · Continuing education courses in program evaluation
- · Public relations, including written and oral communications
- · Training methodologies
- · Conference and event planning
- · Research design and analysis, including experience with program evaluation and needs assessment
- · Problem solving, facilitation, and networking
Her professional experience included:
Program and Communications Specialist at MSU with Montana INBRE where she implemented and supervised a new community-based public health internship program for undergraduates, interacted with urban and rural programs throughout the state, as well as created newsletters, print publications and other professional documentation.
Program manager with the Los Angeles Immunization Network where she trained and collaborated with physicians and health care providers to deliver an immunization tracking system that would ensure children and adults received timely immunizations; delivered presentations to make the case for the new system, and once implemented, created awareness and conducted evaluations of people’s use and satisfaction of the immunization registry.
Research Data Coordinator with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center where she facilitated collaboration amongst study staff, participants and community members. By employing the role of “ambassador,”’ she successfully worked with diverse stakeholders to improve operations and outreach. In addition, she interviewed professionals and cancer survivors, tracked participant data, compiled genetic information, and assisted with data analysis and grant writing.
Amy’s aptitude for science and data balances well with her interpersonal and written skills. Lacking a background in early childhood, we carefully reviewed her ability to become knowledgeable about the individual programs, now they interconnect, and how together we can conduct comprehensive observations of our early childhood systems with the goal of identifying gaps and developing strategies for improvement. We believe she will be an asset to us locally, as well as to the Best Beginnings Councils around the State of Montana.
Welcome Amy!
Carol Townsend,
President and CEO
Greater Gallatin United Way
