Washington State Department of Health
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
PO Box 47855
Olympia,
WA
USA
98504
Email:
laura.pennington@doh.wa.gov
Biographical Sketch:
2008 - Present -- Health Promotion Specialist, Washington State Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, Olympia, WA
2006 - 2008 -- Health Education Program Asst., Pan Flu Awareness Program, Thurston County Public Health & Social Services, Olympia, WA
2006 - 2008 -- Volunteer Coordinator, Medical Reserve Corps, Thurston County Public Health & Social Services, Olympia, WA
2004 - 2006 -- Health Education Program Asst., STEPS for a Healthier US Program, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, Olympia, WA
2003 - 2006 - Department IT Liaison, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, Olympia, WA
2002 - 2004 -- Data Manager, Breast & Cervical Health Program, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, Olympia, WA
2000 - 2002 -- Program Coordinator, ABCD Child Dentistry Program and School Sealant Program
Responsible for development and implementation of new ABCD program, including creation of educational materials and database to track enrollees (2000 - 2002)
Responsible for development of educational materials to support numerous health promotion programs and campaigns, to include oral health, BCHP, STEPS, Emergency Preparedness, Medical Reserve Corps, and flu prevention programs. (2000 - 2008)
Responsible for the coordination and development of 5 regional diabetes coalitions. (2008 - present)
Responsible for the coordination of state diabetes network and leadership team activities. (2008 - present)
Responsible for the creation and coordination of information through The Diabetes Connection, a web-portal for the statewide network. (2008 - present)
Responsible for coordinating and conducting training to volunteers, schools, coalition members and state diabetes network members using various methods, including a web-based system. (2000-present)
Conducted numerous presentations to community stakeholders, organizations, and agencies, including schools, government agencies, worksites, neighborhood associations, etc. (2000 - present)
Responsible for agency Information Technology, training staff and troubleshooting problems with system. (2003-2006)