Valencia College

As Manager of Learning Support Services, I lead a dynamic team of full-time and part-time employees, overseeing the daily operations of the campus Tutoring Center while providing leadership support to the Testing Center and Library. My role is rooted in fostering student success by creating a supportive and resourceful learning environment.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Supervise staff recruitment, hiring, training, and timesheet management, while strategically managing a $100K budget to allocate funds for instructional technology and learning materials that support diverse learning modalities.

• Partner with faculty and academic departments to align services with course curricula, develop standardized operating procedures, and ensure the effective utilization of course materials.

• Collaborate with high schools to organize events and programs, promoting dual enrollment, degree attainment, and accelerated training opportunities for prospective students.

• Played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic by leading a work placement initiative, and securing employment opportunities for over 20 Federal Work Study students on the Online Tutoring platform.

Learning Center Manager

Brown Joy

As the founder and owner of Brown Joy, I am on a mission to bring positivity to the world through our unique affirmation stickers. Designed in the likeness of children of color, our stickers promote positive self-esteem and help children feel seen and valued.

I oversee all aspects of the business, from product design and development to marketing and community partnerships. My goal is to collaborate with organizations and businesses that want to uplift the children they serve by offering products that reflect diversity and inclusivity.

Through Brown Joy, I strive to spread joy one sticker at a time, creating lasting impacts for children and the communities we touch.

Founder & Owner 

BrandResumes

I empowered clients to achieve their career goals by equipping them with the tools, skills, and confidence needed for successful job searches and career advancement. My work focused on enhancing clients’ marketability, improving their job readiness, and positioning them for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Guided clients through the development and refinement of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, while providing resources and strategies for effective interviewing, salary negotiation, and overall career confidence.

• Designed and delivered professional development courses, including engaging presentations, articles, videos, and interactive activities, to prepare clients with practical job readiness skills and techniques.

• Conducted in-depth assessments via face-to-face, telephone, and virtual interviews to identify client needs and provided ongoing support through personalized email correspondence during the job search process.

•Advocated for clients seeking promotions and new opportunities by addressing barriers to success and offering actionable solutions.

• Collaborated with teams across four departments to create career coaching and interview preparation content, driving awareness and increasing monthly service sales.

Career & Lead Interview Coach

Florida International University

Lead cross-functional teams to review data and implement effective changes around workforce development, college success, and equitable learning solutions for minoritized users that increased program retention rates 67%

• Designed multiphase learning advising models that encompassed key principles of adult learning theories and learning development solutions for Student Success and Development Programs that enhanced the user experience 93% based on evaluation surveys

• Facilitated the strategic recruitment and onboarding 130+ professional staff to drive academic success and holistic development of program participants with a 98% completion rate

• Supported strategic organizational planning and goal implementation by analyzing quarterly issued program evaluation yielded from participant surveys

• Monitored, evaluated, and leveraged standard training processes and staff resources to track department performance and determine improvement opportunities to enhance onboarding procedures and workplace efficiencies by 54 % as documented in staff survey

Program Manager

•Led department collaboration with faculty chairs and key stakeholders to maintain advising materials such as curricula flow charts and program information sheets for both advising & recruiting of select majors

• Spearheaded student success campaigns to targeted student populations to support progression, leveraging data-driven and holistic interventions to increase program retention rates 56%

• Optimize the student experience, using data to drive improvements across internal and external collaborators to improve outcomes throughout the student journey enhancing participant experience 30%

• Managed a high touch point caseload of 600 advisees utilizing a suite of electronic advising tools in order to support students’ identification of an appropriate major and their retention and on-time graduation sequence

• Taught major exploration courses to help students through the process of self-exploration and career planning, and help students match their interests and skills to an appropriate major and career

• Assisted students in evaluating their abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using tests, records, interviews, and professional sources

• Provide holistic academic advising services to assigned students regarding departmental, collegiate, and University policies and procedures; programs of study; and the development of appropriate academic plans

Program Advisor II

• Developed an assessment strategy to evaluate the success of Career Services Office and programs and to gauge the learning outcomes of a diverse population of 9,000+ students documented in utilizing the center’s resources

• Oversaw strategies for a strong presence for students and employers, leveraging technology and other resources to expanding FIU’s reach in the global marketplace

• Supervised a team of 5+ student career coaches through use the implementation of lesson plans, experiential learning, peer mentorship, and exit interviews

• Oversaw Executive Protégé Initiative (EPI), a professional development program for students and alumni which focuses on networking and career development, obtaining 80% completion rate.

• Facilitated presentations regarding core career developmental competencies such as online job boards, resume writing, interviewing, and negotiating salaries

Research Assistant, Career Services 

✨ My life’s purpose is to help people see the abundance and greatness within themselves. I carry out this purpose through several roles:

🧡 Founder, Brown Joy, LLC
As the founder of Brown Joy, our mission is to uplift the world through affirmation stickers designed in the likeness of children of color. We promote inclusivity and positivity, spreading joy one Brown Joy sticker at a time.

📚 Higher Education Leader
With over 10 years of experience in higher education, I have led teams of over 50 employees. My leadership style focuses on empowering my team to not only excel in their current roles but also prepare for future opportunities. I am deeply committed to the holistic success of students, ensuring they thrive academically, socially, and professionally.

📝 Interview and Career Coach
I am passionate about helping people articulate their strengths and build confidence to achieve their career goals.

🌟 Community Leader
I am an active community leader in Central Florida, serving as a board member and volunteering for initiatives empowering and uplifting positive change in the region.

😊 I truly believe that everything I touch turns to gold because of the power of love and positivity I carry within me. I love connecting with people and organizations to learn about and celebrate the greatness within everyone. I look forward to connecting with you!

Charminta Brown, M.Ed.

AdventHealth Central Florida

•	Leads the Community Health Needs Assessment for the Central Florida Division; program oversight for  community health initiative and strategic communication planning
•	Facilitates community service groups that encourage community engagement; collaborates with internal and external partners to measure and manage the impact of community health initiatives 
•	Streamlines community benefit tracking for programmatic and process improvement resulting in a 30% cost efficiency 
•	Devises an innovative annual health communication blueprint, achieving a 25% increase in public consciousness and understanding of the department's endeavors
•	Manages regional grant programs; deploys evidence-based strategies that demonstrably improve the health landscape of the community
•	Collects and analyzes data; publishes periodic reports on community resource network utilization which contributes to a 20% increase in resource utilization efficiency
•	Develops competitive strategy; consults with leaders across the company to develop highly informed and strategic plans and decisions aligned with unified strategies

Senior Manager of Community Advocacy

Community Health and Special Projects Manager

• Design and lead the implementation of Community Health Plans for all seven hospital campuses in the region to meet corporate and IRS regulatory requirements
• Spearheaded the Health Equity Committee and collaborate with over 300 stakeholders to develop equitable strategies to ensure historically underrepresented communities are included in community health projects
• Developed and conducted educational and training sessions for over 400 team members for Community Benefit, CHNA, CBISA, and other community health led initiatives
• Pioneered the development of communication and marketing efforts for all community health initiatives for the Central Florida Division
• Manage 5 regional grant programs and budget with an average of $300,000 and provide programmatic support for multiple community partners
• Collaborate with the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process, which deploys surveys and host focus groups that include over 4,000 internal & external stakeholders
• Launch the development of a division-wide strategy for all 17 hospital campuses to report any community benefit activities completed at the campus level and increased reporting by 10%

Community Health Program Manager

Black Health Commission

•	Founded and established a dynamic nonprofit organization, dedicated to cultivating a culture of community care by enhancing wellbeing and honoring resilience
•	Provides program oversight on health equity for minority and vulnerable populations
•	Organizes and manages programmatic activities; manages current and new programs that support organizational objectives 
•	Provides policies and procedures recommendations to improve program impact and effectiveness for quality improvement; creates and implements procedures and best practices for documentation and monitoring progress on social impact goals 
•	Leads the organization's strategic planning; fosters growth and sustainability, leading to a substantial increase in financial support through partnerships
•	Planning and oversight for impactful initiatives such as Village Talks and the annual BLK JOY Festival
•	Maintains strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and community partners with the purpose to deliver high-impact community programming
•	Manages fundraising efforts in collaboration with the organization’s Board of Directors and staff, securing more than $85,000 through successful grant applications and individual donors

Founder and Executive Director

Families USA

The Academy trains and provides ongoing learning opportunities, strategic guidance, and technical support to leaders from communities of color and other marginalized communities. Selected fellows will work alongside advocates from across the country for a year-long period and obtain useful tools and resources to effectively pursue policy advocacy, with a focus on health equity at the state, community and/or federal level.

Health Equity Academy Fellow

Central Florida Urban League

•	Successfully established and managed the Step-Up Reading Program; developed and maintained the partnership with Orange County Public Schools through implementation and management of the program
•	Provided reading education and resources to over 1,500 students residing in disenfranchised communities; increased reading proficiency by 35% 
•	Redesigned and implemented strategic opportunities to improve visibility of over five external community programs, including; increased community participation by 20% 
•	Developed and distributed an organizational newsletter to more than 1,000 internal and external stakeholders
•	Provided information on community-based led strategies addressing workforce development in minority communities, resulting in a 50% increase in engagement and participation in related programs
•	Cultivated relationships with external community partners and internal stakeholders, such as Public Policy, Communications, Brand, Strategy, and Operations, to source, inform, build, and scale ideas

Strategies Now, Inc.

• Orchestrated the collection and data analysis of organizational and customer needs to inform overall organization strategic plan
• Identified and developed key partnerships to foster collaborative relationships for patients with essential tremors
• Designed and implemented a digital media strategy and developed content that increased the organizations social media footprint on the Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter platforms
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive community outreach communications strategy, which included the dissemination of weekly emails and program promotions which resulted in a 50% increase of client participation

Consumer Health Educator

American Lung Association

•	Secured local and national grant and sponsorship opportunities to support community impact work; raised over $100,000 during tenure
•	Increased funding and resources by 20% for the implementation of community health programs
•	Managed and increased the Better Breathers Club and lung disease support groups by 45% within the first year of management; improved patient outcomes and increased community support for individuals with lung disease
•	Incorporated health promotion on successful community outreach programs to various community centers, social clubs, and health fairs
•	Increased awareness and participation in community health initiatives; reached more than 5,000 community members in 10 different counties served
•	Established and implemented comprehensive community outreach communications strategies, including weekly emails and program promotions; increased community engagement by 30% 
•	Researched key trends for health promotions; established options and potential plans for program improvement

Health Promotions Manager

CVS Health

- Process prescriptions (including translation of SIG codes, product selection, counting and measuring drugs, capping and uncapping vials and bottles) that resulted in 30% faster order completion
- Provided outstanding customer service, building rapport that drove client retention by 34%
- Oversaw inventory levels, implementing a new process that ensured 100% stock availability, while increasing inventory takeover

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Hi there! I’m Rebecca Desir, a strategic public health leader, social impact strategist, and health equity advocate dedicated to advancing health justice and sustainable community change. As a proud daughter of Haitian immigrants from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, I bring a deep-rooted passion for community-driven solutions, racial health equity, and public policy innovation to every initiative I lead.  

Driving Community Advocacy & Health Equity
I currently serve as the Senior Manager of Community Advocacy at AdventHealth Central Florida Division, where I lead community engagement strategies, policy initiatives, and health equity programs to reduce health disparities in underserved populations. My work focuses on health policy integration, social determinants of health (SDOH), stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven community impact strategies.  

Founder & Executive Director: Black Health Commission (BHC)
As the Founder of the Black Health Commission (BHC), I lead grassroots advocacy, public health initiatives, and education programs aimed at advancing well-being in Black communities. Our flagship initiative, the BLK JOY Festival gathers over 2,000 Central Floridians annually to celebrate Black wellness, joy, and health equity through community engagement, resource accessibility, and cultural affirmation.  

Recognized Thought Leader in Public Health & Social Impact 
I have been recognized for my work in public health, community engagement, and health equity, including:  
- 2023 Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40  
- 2024 Black Health Connect’s 40 Under 40  
- 2023 Central Floridian of the Year Finalist – Orlando Sentinel  
- Board Member – Center for Thriving Communities  

Expertise & Focus Areas 
- Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)  
- Community Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement  
- Health Policy, Public Health Strategy & Systemic Change  
- Nonprofit Leadership, Capacity Building & Philanthropy  
- Grant Writing, Funding Strategy & Impact Measurement  
- Event Planning, Program Development & Community Outreach  

Let’s Connect & Collaborate
I’m passionate about leveraging data-driven solutions, health policy reform, and strategic partnerships to improve health equity and social justice. Whether it’s consulting, speaking engagements, or high-impact collaborations, I’d love to connect.

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