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Whitney Fraser

@whitneyfraser

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Director of AHEC Operations guiding grant-driven workforce health programs across New York.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a leadership role where I can run grant-funded health workforce programs, strengthen partnerships, ensure compliance and measurable outcomes, and build inclusive teams that create sustainable community impact.

I’m a Director of AHEC Operations at Health WorkForce New York, leading operational, programmatic, and strategic initiatives across multiple regions of New York State. I oversee staff, manage state and federally funded grants, and coordinate partnerships across healthcare organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and community stakeholders.

Throughout my career, I’ve built expertise in grant writing and management, program development, community engagement, strategic planning, and organizational operations. I’ve successfully secured and managed multiple federal and state grants—ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and achievement of performance outcomes—while strengthening cross-regional and cross-sector collaborations.

I’m especially proud of the systems and processes I’ve developed to improve program tracking, data collection, and impact measurement. My leadership is collaborative and relationship-driven, focused on fostering inclusive teams, streamlining communication, and advancing initiatives that create meaningful community impact in underserved and high-need areas.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of AHEC Operations

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Health WorkForce New York

Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)

Led day-to-day AHEC operations across multiple regions, overseeing staff, program implementation, and center alignment. Secured and managed federal and state grants, streamlined reporting and program tracking, and strengthened cross-regional collaborations to improve workforce development pipelines.

Grant Management Program Operations Strategic Planning Grant Compliance Impact Measurement Community Engagement

Center Director

Health WorkForce New York

Jan 2022 - Nov 2025 (3 years 10 months)

Directed day-to-day operations and managed staff and program activities across NAHEC’s multi-county service area. Managed multiple federal and state grants, improved internal project management and monitoring systems, and expanded cross-sector collaborations to increase regional program reach.

Operational Leadership Grant Management Program Development Compliance Reporting Data Tracking Project Management

Adjunct Instructor

SUNY Potsdam

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (4 months)

Taught an undergraduate Women’s Health course by developing course materials, facilitating discussions, and evaluating student performance. Fostered an inclusive classroom environment and strengthened communication and public speaking skills.

Curriculum Development Facilitation Student Assessment Inclusive Teaching Public Speaking Lesson planning Communication Skills

Interim Center Director

Health WorkForce New York

Dec 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 month)

Coordinated Central New York AHEC grant deliverables and reported required information to the State AHEC Office in Buffalo. Advocated for continued legislative and senate support for Area Health Education Centers while ensuring grant requirements were met.

Grant Reporting Compliance Oversight Advocacy Stakeholder Engagement Program Requirements Tracking

Program Manager

Health WorkForce New York

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022 (2 months)

Completed grant deliverables and recruited health care workers in underserved counties across NAHEC’s catchment area. Conducted grant reporting using the State’s AHEC Tracker system and collaborated with partner AHEC offices on trainings and projects.

Program Management Grant Compliance Reporting Systems AHEC Tracker Partnering training coordination

SNAP-Ed Nutritionist

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 (4 months)

Provided nutrition and physical health education to low-income populations in St. Lawrence and Franklin County. Communicated practical wellness and budgeting information and supported data entry using OTDA systems.

Nutrition Education Community Outreach Behavior Change Data Entry OTDA Systems

Data Entry Specialist

Green Key LLC

Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)

Entered and verified patient information in a vaccine site system and observed patients for possible reactions to the Pfizer vaccine. Communicated with empathy to support worried or fearful patients and navigated the CDMS system.

Data Verification Vaccine Workflow Support Pfizer Reaction Monitoring Empathy CDMS Navigation

Public Health Specialist

St. Lawrence County Public Health Department

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Investigated communicable disease cases, traced and monitored COVID-19 contacts, and communicated information to the community. Supported event-related information preparation and developed leadership skills while playing a supervisory role in contact tracing.

Communicable Disease Investigation Contact Tracing Community Outreach State Systems Navigation event support

Patient Access Representative

Canton Potsdam Hospital

Aug 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Scheduled patients, recorded medical information, and prepared charts for upcoming appointments. Arranged referrals and other appointments while improving proficiency with electronic medical records for obstetrics and gynecology workflows.

Patient Charting Chart Preparation Administrative Coordination

Intern - Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood

Jan 2016 - May 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Created age-appropriate education programs on sexual assault, STDs, gender roles/identities, and safe sex for school and community audiences. Produced fundraising and event documents and shadowed community advocates while they delivered programs.

Program Development Lesson planning Community Outreach Fundraising Documents Audience Adaptation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SUNY Potsdam

Master of Science, Community Health

2018 - 2021

Grade: GPA 3.75

Activities and societies: Awards: Public Health and Human Performance Annual Fund Award (2021).

Earned an M.S. in Community Health at SUNY Potsdam, graduating May 2021.

SUNY Potsdam

Bachelor of Science, Community Health

2013 - 2017

Grade: GPA 3.47

Activities and societies: Minors: Communications and Sexual Health. Honors: President’s List (6 semesters), Cum Laude, and honors program. Eta Sigma Gamma member.

Earned a B.S. in Community Health at SUNY Potsdam, graduating May 20, 2017.

SUNY Potsdam

Non-degree coursework, Grant Writing in Public Health

2025 -

Grade: Grade 4.0

Activities and societies: Learned grant searching and proposal preparation, building relationships with funders, and managing grant-funded program compliance and reporting.

Completed non-matriculated coursework in Grant Writing in Public Health at SUNY Potsdam.