Lesley Bonner, Mph, Ches
About Lesley Bonner, Mph, Ches
Lesley Bonner, MPH, CHES, serves as the HIV Prevention Program Manager at the Native American Health Center in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a background in public health and extensive experience in HIV prevention and behavioral intervention, Bonner has contributed to various health organizations since earning her Master of Public Health degree.
Work at Native American Health Center
Lesley Bonner has served as the HIV Prevention Program Manager at the Native American Health Center since 2016. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies to prevent HIV transmission within the community. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance health education and outreach efforts aimed at high-risk populations. Bonner's position allows her to leverage her expertise in public health to address the unique needs of Native American communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Lesley Bonner earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, where she studied Social and Behavioral Sciences from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Clark Atlanta University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2006. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in public health principles and behavioral science, which she applies in her current role and previous positions.
Professional Background
Before her current role, Lesley Bonner held several positions that contributed to her expertise in public health and HIV prevention. She worked as a Site Supervisor and Grants Manager at Fort Worth Independent School District from 2011 to 2012. Following that, she served as a Behavioral Intervention Specialist at AIDS Arms Inc. from 2012 to 2014, and later as a Linkage to Care Specialist at the same organization from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she was a Program Coordinator at UNT Health Science Center from 2010 to 2011.
Career Progression
Lesley Bonner's career in public health has shown a clear progression in roles focused on HIV prevention and community health. Starting as a Program Coordinator at UNT Health Science Center, she transitioned to various positions at AIDS Arms Inc., where she specialized in behavioral interventions and care linkage. Her experience at Fort Worth ISD as a Site Supervisor and Grants Manager further enhanced her skills in program management and community engagement. Since 2016, she has been applying her extensive experience as the HIV Prevention Program Manager at the Native American Health Center.