Cynthia Pearl Quinlan
Wyoming Air National Guard
Severance
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Dynamic and mission-focused Public Health and Medical Services professional with over 14 years of combined military and civilian healthcare experience. Proven leader with extensive expertise in Force Health Protection, preventive medicine, occupational and environmental health, deployment readiness, and emergency response. Demonstrated success advising commanders, managing complex programs, training personnel, and strengthening organizational readiness. Committed to advancing into military officer leadership to expand impact, optimize health protection operations, and enhance Wing-level mission success.
Work History
MSgt, NCOIC of Public Health (4E071)
6 Years 10 Months- Public Health NCOIC (AGR) Lead advisor and senior enlisted manager for Wing Public Health operations supporting peacetime, contingency, and deployed missions.
- Key Achievements & Responsibilities
- Directed daily operations of the Public Health Flight; supervised personnel, managed resources, and ensured compliance with DoD, USAF, OSHA, CDC, and state regulations.
- Oversaw Force Health Protection programs including IMR, deployment processing, post-deployment requirements, and commander reporting.
- Conducted occupational and environmental health assessments, coordinated industrial hygiene activities, and implemented exposure mitigation strategies.
- Led vector surveillance and control programs, including trapping, identification, environmental assessments, and disease prevention measures.
- Managed food safety, water safety, communicable disease surveillance, and public health investigations to maintain installation health standards.
- Planned and executed deployment health operations ensuring personnel met worldwide mobility requirements.
- Served as subject matter expert to commanders on public health threats, outbreak response, environmental risks, and operational risk management.
- Delivered preventive medicine instruction to U.S. and host-nation personnel during multinational exercises, strengthening international partnerships.
- Coordinated with federal, state, local, and international agencies during emergency preparedness exercises and real-world responses.
- Supervised, trained, mentored, and evaluated Public Health personnel to enhance technical proficiency and mission readiness.
- Analyzed and briefed public health data to senior leadership, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
- Led program inspections, quality assurance initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts, consistently meeting or exceeding standards.
- Supported emergency management and disaster response planning to ensure continuity of operations.
SSgt, Medic / GS-9 Temp Tech (4N071)
3 Years 1 Month- Key member of the 153rd Medical Group Clinic supporting deployment readiness for over 1,000 Airmen.
- Expert user of ASIMS medical record system; assisted Public Health with medical records, briefings, and processing for 200+ deployers.
- Instructor for Basic Life Support/CPR and Self-Aid Buddy Care.
- Performed 100s of immunizations using IBT training.
- Led Education & Training section for the medical clinic.
- Aeromedical Evacuation Technician, 187 AES; deployed to Bagram Airfield for 5 months, completing 22 combat missions providing in-flight patient care.
- Stop the Bleed instructor during deployment.
Lead Medical Assistant
4 Years- Lead MA in multidisciplinary oncology clinic; coordinated schedules for seven providers.
- Managed new patient records, demographics, and multi-system EMR workflows.
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, coding, and clinical operations.
Colorado Air National Guard
2 Years 10 Months- Hazmat Awareness & Operations (Alabama Fire College).
- Field Management & Biological Casualties certification.
- FEMA Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents.
- Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation (US Army Medical Command).
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (Balboa Naval Hospital).
SrA, Medic (4N051)
1 Year- Clinical & Emergency Care
- Completed 5-month OJT at Wright-Patterson AFB Hospital (ER, ICU, Clinic).
- Performed technical nursing duties: vitals, patient care, equipment operation, medication administration, blood draws, specimen collection, and surgical prep/post-op monitoring.
- Assisted in labor and delivery and newborn care.
Medical Assistant
2 Years- Assisted with sterile procedures, vitals, immunizations, charting, and patient intake.
- Supported front desk operations and EMR documentation.
Medical Assistant / Front Office
- Performed triage, appointment scheduling, patient follow-up calls, and check-in procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Public Health Technician Course
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician Course
Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program
National Registry EMT
Diploma - Medical Assisting
General Studies
Skills
Public Health Program Management
Force Health Protection
Preventive Medicine
Occupational & Environmental Health
OSHA Compliance
Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Medical Readiness & Deployment Operations
Vector Surveillance & Disease Prevention
Food & Water Safety
Leadership & Team Development
Training & Instruction
Program Evaluation & Quality Assurance
Policy & Regulatory Compliance
Strategic Planning & Operational Risk Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Federal
State
Local & International Partnerships
Data Analysis & Executive Briefings
Mission Readiness & Operational Planning
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (2008)
- Certified Phlebotomist (2009–Present)
- Medication Administration (2010–Present)
- Registered Medical Assistant (2011–Present)
- Universal Precautions (2013–Present)
- CPR, First Aid, BLS (2013–Present)
- National Registry EMT (2014–Present)
- FEMA Certifications (2015–Present)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (2015–Present)
- Infection Control Certification (2017–Present)
- Physical Training Leader (2017–Present)
- Stop the Bleed Instructor (2019–Present)
Timeline
MSgt, NCOIC of Public Health (4E071)
Wyoming Air National Guard
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
SSgt, Medic / GS-9 Temp Tech (4N071)
Wyoming Air National Guard
08.2016 - 09.2019Read More
Colorado Air National Guard
CERFP (CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package)
10.2013 - 08.2016Read More
Lead Medical Assistant
UC Health Cancer Center
03.2013 - 03.2017Read More
SrA, Medic (4N051)
Colorado Air National Guard
10.2012 - 10.2013Read More
Medical Assistant
Foothills Family Care
06.2011 - 06.2013Read More
Medical Assistant / Front Office
VA Greeley Clinic (Externship)
04.2011 - 04.2011Read More
Front Range Community College
General Studies
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Institute of Business & Medical Careers
Diploma from Medical Assisting
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Fort Sam Houston
Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program
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Wright-Patterson AFB
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician Course
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Wright-Patterson AFB
Public Health Technician Course
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Grand Canyon University
Master of Science from Health Administration
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Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
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