Kelly Sanders, Dr Ph, Pmp
About Kelly Sanders, Dr Ph, Pmp
Kelly Sanders is the Director of Health Services at Aptive Resources, where she has worked since 2021. With a Doctor of Public Health and extensive experience in public health initiatives, she has collaborated with various federal health organizations and led significant projects in areas such as mental health and emergency preparedness.
Work at Aptive Resources
Kelly Sanders has served as the Director of Health Services at Aptive Resources since 2021. In this role, she oversees health service initiatives and provides subject matter expertise for large-scale federal health projects. Her work involves collaboration with various federal agencies, ensuring effective management and implementation of health programs. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, she has contributed to the organization's mission of enhancing public health outcomes through strategic planning and project management.
Previous Experience at Sigma Health Consulting
Prior to her current position, Kelly Sanders worked at Sigma Health Consulting, LLC as a Director from 2016 to 2021. During her five years there, she focused on public health initiatives and project management. Her role involved leading teams and managing projects that addressed significant health issues, contributing to the organization's reputation in the health consulting sector.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Sanders holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Leadership from the University of Illinois at Chicago, which she completed between 2016 and 2020. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from the University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Movement Science from the University of Michigan from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in public health, epidemiology, and health services management.
Professional Certifications
Kelly Sanders is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner (CCMP). These certifications reflect her commitment to professional development and her ability to manage complex health projects effectively. Her skills in project management and change management are critical to her roles in public health initiatives.
Health Initiatives and Collaborations
With over 16 years of experience in public health, Kelly Sanders has led various high-impact projects focusing on suicide prevention, mental health, emergency preparedness, women's health, Veteran and Service member health, childhood obesity, and rural health. She has collaborated with key federal health agencies, including the Veterans Health Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health, enhancing her role as a leader in public health initiatives.