Rodney B. Suttles Ii, Mph
About Rodney B. Suttles Ii, Mph
Rodney B. Suttles II, MPH, serves as the Senior Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Public Health, and has extensive experience in healthcare management and community engagement.
Work at Unite Us
Rodney B. Suttles II serves as the Senior Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing community engagement strategies and improving access to services. His efforts are directed towards building partnerships that facilitate better health outcomes for communities. Suttles leverages his background in public health and community management to drive initiatives that support the organization's mission.
Education and Expertise
Rodney B. Suttles II completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences at Tennessee State University from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Behavioral Sciences & Health/Health Care Administration/Management from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he earned a Certificate of Health Sciences in Clinical Operations from Meharry Medical College between 2010 and 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in health sciences and community health management.
Background
Prior to his current role, Rodney B. Suttles II worked at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs as a Group Practice Manager from 2014 to 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. His responsibilities included overseeing clinic operations and enhancing service delivery for veterans. He also held a position as a Caregiver/Family and Patient Manager at Preferred Care at Home for eight months in 2012 to 2013. This diverse experience in healthcare management and patient care informs his current work in community engagement.
Achievements
Rodney B. Suttles II has implemented several impactful initiatives throughout his career. At the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, he developed a scheduling model that increased access to Gastroenterology clinics by 38%, allowing for the accommodation of over 150 additional veterans weekly. He also created a clinic supply and demand appointment grid that improved outpatient access in Orthopedic services by 98 patients monthly without requiring additional staffing. Furthermore, he led a PowerPoint training course for Nurse Managers, which resulted in enhanced operational improvements through data utilization.