Kenyetta Pinkston, Mph
About Kenyetta Pinkston, Mph
Kenyetta Pinkston, MPH, is a Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us in Frankfort, Kentucky, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in public health, having held various roles at the Kentucky Department for Public Health and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.
Work at Unite Us
Kenyetta Pinkston has served as the Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing community partnerships and engagement strategies. Her responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that connect individuals with health and social services. Pinkston's work is critical in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders to improve community health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Kenyetta Pinkston holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and a Master of Public Health, both from Eastern Kentucky University. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in health education and community health principles. This educational expertise informs her approach to public health initiatives and community engagement.
Background
Kenyetta Pinkston has extensive experience in public health, having worked in various roles since 2005. She served as a Disease Intervention Specialist at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department from 2005 to 2009. Subsequently, she held positions at the Kentucky Department for Public Health, including Health Program Administrator and Section Supervisor, where she managed health programs and evaluated public health initiatives.
Achievements
During her tenure at the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Kenyetta Pinkston played a significant role in the COVID-19 crisis response as the Finance Section Chief for the State Health Operations Center. She was responsible for monitoring and assessing high-level division budgets and expenditures to ensure accuracy in the state's budget. Additionally, she developed division-level policies and coordinated compliance assessments for various health programs.