IntermediateBEHAVIORAL
Give an example of how you expanded or strengthened partnerships with diverse community organizations (e.g., schools, clinics, nonprofits). What strategies did you use to align priorities and resources?
Public Health Specialist
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Sample Answer

At my last role I led a coalition to reduce childhood asthma in a city of 80,000. I started by running listening sessions with five schools, three clinics, and four nonprofits to identify overlapping goals—improved indoor air and reduced ER visits. I negotiated a shared data dashboard so partners could see outcomes: over 18 months we reduced asthma-related absences by 22% and ER visits among enrolled children by 18% (n=420). To align resources, I brokered a $60,000 pooled fund: schools contributed staff time, clinics provided screenings, and nonprofits handled home remediation referrals. Monthly governance meetings and a simple MOA kept priorities aligned and responsibilities clear.

Keywords

Conducted listening sessions to align goals across 12 partnersEstablished shared data dashboard and governance meetingsPooled $60,000 and achieved measurable outcomes (22% fewer absences, 18% fewer ER visits)