Kendra Thomas
@kendrathomas
I expand immigrant healthcare access through grant-funded, culturally competent programs.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago, I oversee health services for more than 500 immigrants each year, managing a diverse team, program budgets, grant contracts, compliance, and data-driven evaluation.
I've secured private funding to launch refugee and immigrant health access programming and helped secure over $5 million in new and renewal grants. I bring experience in program design, grant writing, complex budgets, and partnerships supporting health and mental health access.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Health Services Program Manager
Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago
Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Oversaw a diverse team, program budgets, and grant contracts to ensure delivery of culturally competent services to over 500 immigrants yearly, while maintaining program compliance and data-driven monitoring and evaluation.
Health Services Coordinator
Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 (6 months)
Secured new private funding to develop and launch a health service access program for refugee and immigrant participants.
Intensive Case Manager
Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago
Jul 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Employed client-centered case management skills to promote self sufficiency and success for program participants.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DePaul University
Master's Degree, Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
Master's Degree in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from DePaul University, completed in 2023.
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations and Sociology
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Sociology from the University of Indianapolis, completed in 2017.
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