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Categories R.E.A.C.H. Tags Health Professionals, Maternal & Child Health, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), People First, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

People First: How Bizzell Is Cultivating the Next Generation of Health Professionals

People First: How Bizzell Is Cultivating the Next Generation of Health Professionals

Lanham, MD – February 28, 2019 – On Saturday, February 9, a Senior Associate for the Bizzell Group (Bizzell), Dr. Rhonda Waller, was invited to participate in the Spelman College Health Careers Program Mock Interview Day. The Mock Interview Day prepares Health Careers students for the types of interviews they will likely encounter during the application cycle for internships and graduate and professional schools.

“My dedication to Spelman College is rooted in my service to the institution that changed the trajectory of my life,” said Dr. Waller, graduate of Spelman College. “As an interviewer, I was able to provide immediate and direct feedback to students and share with them the work we do at Bizzell.”

Dr. Waller is a Psychologist, Professor, and Maternal and Child Health Specialist with more than 30 years of professional experience in administration, project management, organizational development, technical assistance, policy analysis, and community outreach. Dr. Waller is highly skilled in program design and implementation, coalition building, and the development of community-based strategies to improve access to health care and education. While at Bizzell, Dr. Waller has led projects for Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Behavioral Health and HIV/AIDS Technical Assistance Center, and SAMHSA’s Targeted Capacity Expansion: Medication Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction Policy Academy.

Bizzell’s commitment to professional development, diversity, and service translates outside of the traditional workspace and into the community. “We owe it to the next generation of public health professionals to support them as they grow and to let them see how we implement innovation and excellence in the health services and research arenas,” Dr. Waller added. “Minorities are often underrepresented in health professions, so it’s important that we continue to engage with students at HBCUs like Spelman College and provide insight into career paths they may not have considered otherwise.”

Dr. Waller serves as the Corresponding Secretary for the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College and is the proud mother of a current Spelmanite, Kai Adura Waller (C’2019).

Categories R.E.A.C.H. Tags Bizzell R.E.A.C.H., Nonprofit Recognition, Project Give Hope

Bizzell Recognized Project Give Hope for the 2018 Community of Excellence Award

Bizzell Recognized Project Give Hope for the 2018 Community of Excellence Award

Each year, the Bizzell Group (Bizzell) recognizes a nonprofit for its outstanding achievements and contributions to its community during the Annual Bizzell Holiday Party. The honoree receives a monetary donation from Bizzell. In 2018, Bizzell recognized Project Give Hope for the Community of Excellence Award. Bizzell donated approximately $5,000 to their community engagement efforts.

Project Give Hope was borne out of a humanitarian trip to Uganda in 2017. The Project partners with communities to change the lives of women impacted by cervical cancer, providing hope through treatment and education. The staff travel across the globe to raise awareness of cervical cancer, provide education on the prevention of HPV, and treat those with pre-cancerous cervical cancer cells using the Thermocoagulator. To learn more about Project Give Hope, check out the website: Project Give Hope.

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Bizzell CEO Speaks at African American Male Summit

Bizzell CEO Speaks at African American Male Summit – New Bern, NC

The fourth annual African American Male Summit took place on July 28, 2018. The purpose of the event was to draw attention to the plight and concerns of African American men in how others see them; to showcase the skills and the successes of black men who have been marginalized and made to feel less than what they are; and to let them know, despite all the cultural issues that black men are facing, they can still be successful. The panel discussions comprised New Bern natives who came “home” to share insights and wisdom in promoting the growth, potentiality, and abilities of African American men. As a featured speaker, Dr. Bizzell shared, “I believe in giving back just so that someone else can see that they, too, can make it. If I made it, so can another person.” To learn more about the African American Male Summit, visit: .

 

Categories R.E.A.C.H. Tags Character, Donation, Knowledge, Leadership, Learning, Service

The Bizzell Staff Donated Computer to Walker Jones Education Campus

The Bizzell Staff Donated Computer to Walker Jones Education Campus

Walker-Jones Education Campus is a prekindergarten through 8th grade community-based school whose mission is to provide each student with a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and excellence in learning through the four core principles of knowledge, service, leadership, and character. In 2018, in an effort to support this learning environment, the Bizzell staff donated a few dozen computers to this Education Center.

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