EDUCATION

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Doctor of Public Health in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity, Expected completion May 2025

Relevant Coursework: Health and Social Policy | Health Interventions | Pedagogy

Master of Public Health in Health Education and Communication, December 2021

Relevant Coursework: Community Organization | Health Systems & Policy Management | Emergency Management | Design Strategies | Social & Behavioral Aspects of Global Health

Tulane University School of Professional Advancement, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Public Relations and Health & Wellness and Marketing minor, December 2018

CERTIFICATION

International Christian Coaching Institute, Dallas, TX

Certified Professional Christian Life Coach, December 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Association of Public Health Laboratories, Bethesda, MD (Remote)

Senior Specialist, Fellowship Programs - November 2023 - Present

• Maintains communication with project sites (host laboratories), CDC, and other partners, responding to requests from APHL members for participation in project activities

• Coordinates fellowship activities across various modalities

• Collaborates with APHL Marketing and Communications staff to improve marketing, promotional, and branding materials promoting careers in public health laboratory science.

• Plans and coordinates Fellowship Program meetings, virtual and in person, developing agendas, evaluations, and quarterly reports

• Curates, edits, and distributes the Fellowships Newsletter

• Reviews fellow and mentor applications

• Organizes fellowship workshops and training events, managing venue selection, negotiations, participant communication, evaluations, and materials

• Prepares and delivers presentations about APHL fellowship activities at various events

• Manages the Fellowships Program SharePoint portal and communication portals (ColLABorate)

• Acts as staff liaison and provides support to committees, teams, stakeholders, partners, and affiliates

• Ensures compliance with APHL branding, packaging, and marketing approaches.

• Oversees fellowship program marketing efforts in electronic, print, and web formats

• Supports APHL mission by fostering partnerships within the public health laboratory community, academia, federal, state, and local health partners, vendors, and professional organizations

Fite Forward Solutions, LLC, New Orleans, LA

Certified Life Coach – January 2020 – Present

• Addressed individual coaching clients’ needs by helping them gain clarity on their goals and aspirations, modify their behaviors, and develop actionable plans to achieve their desired health and lifestyle outcomes

• Developed strategic plans to improve organizations’ company culture (e.g., improving staff morale) and increase customer loyalty and client retention

• Collaborate with students and professionals by providing guidance and support for them as they navigate challenges and obstacles, and help them identify and leverage their strengths to achieve success while also helping them identify blind spots that may present barriers to their success

• Presented expert lifestyle and success coaching advice in recurring TV segments on Great Day Louisiana on WWL-TV, CBS, New Orleans (December 2019 - Present)

  • Produced scripts for morning shows that address current lifestyle and societal trends (e.g., communicating more effectively, time management, and goal planning) to showcase in recurring segments

Tulane University School of Professional Advancement, New Orleans, LA – January 2018 – December 2023

Relevant Skills: Student Retention | Academic and Career Advising | Supervisory Skills | Coaching & Mentoring Customer Service| Recruiting |Financial Aid | Customer Relationship Management

Adjunct Faculty – August 2020 – December 2022

·       Developed curriculum for a 3-credit undergraduate course, “PRPA 3912-81: Health Communication in the Age of COVID”

·       Developed a 3-credit course for incoming freshmen and transfer students, “SOPA 1100: Foundations of Academic Success”; the Course is now required for transfer students and students on academic probation

·       Promoted educational equity among a diverse student population through pedagogical teaching strategies,  pre-test and post-test surveys, and in-class discussions

Senior Student Services Advisor, Student Support & Success – January 2021 - July 2022

·       Advised undergraduate and graduate students in their development of academic and professional skills (e.g., time management, business etiquette, communication)

·       Led development of programming for 60 to 75 veterans and active-duty military (e.g., streamlined process for students using Post 9/11 GI Bill and developed and supervised a university-sanctioned student organization)

·       Collaborated with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Affairs, and Faculty to streamline the enrollment process for students and provided management with bi-weekly reports based on metrics outlined in Slate

·       Supervised veterans outreach team and developed success metrics to evaluate outreach effectiveness

·       Evaluated transcripts for incoming undergraduate and graduate transfer students

·       Led student orientation at the beginning of each semester through the lens of Design Thinking

·       Guided peer advisors on how to handle at-risk students to ensure success in class attendance

Admissions Representative – January 2018 – January 2021

·       Cultivated and maintained relationships with 100 to 150 prospective and incoming students each semester

·       Hosted 8 to 12 live webinars per semester for incoming and prospective students

·       Designed a framework in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid to create equitable outcomes for students that led to a 23% increase in student retention in the first year

·       Represented the university through media channels (e.g., TV, print, and media)

·       Wrote marketing copy for drip campaigns targeting adult learners, first-generation, and BIPOC students

·       Managed a team of student workers, who worked in the admissions office

Jefferson Parish, Department of Ecosystem & Coastal Management and Department of Floodplain Hazard & Mitigation, Jefferson, LA

Relevant Skills: Monitoring & Evaluation | Social Marketing| Design Strategies

Strategic Communication Consultant (Contract) – August 2017 – May 2019, December 2021 – Present

• Line edited publication on the effects of mitigation efforts in low-lying parts of the parish between Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ida

·       Collaborated with departments to lead social marketing campaigns (e.g., to increase hurricane preparedness among low-income families and the elderly and to adopt a storm drain and clean it regularly)

·       Developed an interactive card game for middle school and high school students to raise awareness of hurricane preparedness and coastal erosion mitigation throughout schools in the parish

·       Produced original social marketing copy for the website, billboards, print media, and initiatives that aligned FEMA guidelines (e.g., Brooms to Basins, Before the Rain Gets Heavy, Be Storm Ready, etc.)

·       Communicated with families seeking elevation or reconstruction of vulnerable homes outside of levee protection due to Hurricane Ida

• Proposed strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes

YMCA of Greater New Orleans, Metairie, LA

Relevant Skills: Policy Development | Design Strategies | Task Management and Supervision

Senior Membership and Marketing Coordinator - August 2015 – October 2017

·       Designed population-based programs to increase health outcomes based on the social determinants of health in vulnerable populations

·       Supervised membership team and led capacity-building projects that increased employee retention by over 50% over a 16-month period

·       Managed escalated service-related issues and complaints

·       Communicated public health content for newsletters, flyers, and social media platforms in alignment with the organization’s national branding guidelines

·       Cultivated relationships with community leaders and secured corporate sponsorships to reduce program costs to provide accessibility to low-income families

·       Assessed program budgets, monitored progress, and evaluated success through pre-testing and post-testing

·       Implemented and managed programs to promote inclusivity for children with special needs and their families (e.g., Brushes, Buddies, and Beyond)

AlltheWeigh.com, New York, NY & New Orleans, LA

Blogger – April 2009 – December 2017

Notable collaborations: Whole Foods, Trek Bicycle Corporation, KitchenAid, Keurig

·       Published 3 to 4 articles per week related to wellness and advocacy for people of size

·       Developed web content that examined social and behavioral aspects of health

·       Collaborated with national brands dedicated to promoting health to build equity for people of size

·       Gained an audience of 20,000+ subscribers

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

30+ additional publications/presentations available upon request

Fite, K. (2021, October 11). Time Management Tips. wwltv.com. Retrieved September 16, 2022, from https://www.wwltv.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-louisiana/time-management-tips/289-09d6f710-a73d-45bf-afe3-cc95c79a20a9 

Fite, K. (2022, June 14). How to Communicate More Effectively. wwltv.com. Retrieved September 16, 2022, from https://www.wwltv.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-louisiana/improving-your-communication-skills/289-b40f11d2-4fa8-4694-9dc1-a9db687bc48d 

Fite, K. (2022, January). "Establishing a Student Organization While Gaining University Buy-In" Student Veterans of                       America National Conference, Orlando, FL.

Fite, K. (2021, January). "The Positive Effects of Living A Lifestyle of Generosity" Association of Desk & Derrick Clubs,     Westbank Chapter, Gretna, LA.

Fite, K. (2020, October). "Helping Adults Navigate Job-Training and College in a Broken Economy" Community Forum on           Education and Training, The Lens/Open Campus, New Orleans, LA.

Tiggeman (Fite), K. (2014, May). "The Business of Creating Equitable Conditions for People of Size Across the Airline    Industry," The Association for Airline Passenger Rights, Washington, D.C.

LEADERSHIP/SERVICE

Church of the King, West Esplanade Campus, Kenner, LA

Worship Leader and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator - October 2017 – Present

·       Led onboarding process for new team members

·       Supervised 16 to 20 vocalists via regular communication and connected individuals with the organization’s goals

·       Sang lead vocals during weekend services and special events

Alumni Advisory Council, Tulane University, April 2022 - May 2023

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force Committee Member, Tulane University – January 2020 to June 2022

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Banner

Asana

Slate

Canva

Streaming Technology

INDUSTRY SKILLS

Certified Life Coach

Motivational Interviewing

Monitoring & Evaluation

Qualitative & Quantitative Methods

Copywriting

Working with At-Risk Populations