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Community Engagement Service
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John Powell

Gunnison,CO

Summary

Currently serving as the Data and Communications Coordinator with a proven track record in expanding community outreach efforts and gathering valuable information on behavioral health needs. Presented findings to coalitions, boards, and key stakeholders, driving positive change. Demonstrated expertise in executing effective social media campaigns targeting social hosting and DUI reduction. Played a pivotal role as a subgroup leader of the Gunnison County Community Health Coalition, specifically focusing on Increasing Access and Reducing Barriers, as well as Suicide Prevention groups, collaborating with various community partners.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Data and Communications Coordinator

Gunnison County Juvenile Services
09.2020 - Current
  • Led and supported multiple community needs assessments, including:
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Needs & Gaps Analysis – Gunnison Watershed School District
  • State of the Community Reports (2022 & 2025)
  • Juvenile Justice Aftercare Needs Assessment (2023)
  • Presented findings to city councils, community coalitions, and stakeholders to drive informed decision-making
  • Coordinated data collection, analysis, and reporting with cross-sector partners including public health, behavioral health, education, and nonprofits
  • Translated complex data into clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences

Secondary Math Teacher

Gunnison High School
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Taught multiple levels of secondary mathematics, including pre-algebra, algebra, algebra 2, and statistics

Prevention Education Specialist

Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project (GCSAPP)
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Delivered Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum to middle and high school students
  • Taught modules on values, emotional regulation, and self-awareness
  • Conducted and analyzed data for a county-wide Community Health Survey

Math Tutor

Pathways Center
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Provided academic support in all levels of mathematics to youth

Summer Instructor

Gunnison Watershed School District
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Designed and taught summer enrichment classes in computer coding and video game design

English Language Instructor

New Stamford
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Taught English as a Foreign Language to university students with emphasis on fluency, pronunciation, and academic communication skills

Intern

Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Co-developed a juvenile decision-making workbook focused on goals, values, and life skills

Intern

Homelessness Awareness Project
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Conducted campus-wide survey on homelessness awareness in collaboration with the local Volunteer Center and University of Otago

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH) -

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
03.2027

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Western State Colorado University
Gunnison, CO
01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Western State Colorado University
Gunnison, CO
01.2016

Skills

  • Public Engagement and Outreach Expertise
  • Data Collection and Information Dissemination
  • Inter-Organizational Collaboration
  • Report Writing and Documentation
  • Public Speaking and Presenting

Awards

Presidential Honors Scholarship Recipient, 2012–2016

Community Engagement Service

  • Intern, Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project, 09/01/15, 12/01/15, Co-developed a juvenile decision-making workbook focused on goals, values, and life skills.
  • Intern, Homelessness Awareness Project, Dunedin, New Zealand, 01/01/15, 05/01/15, Conducted campus-wide survey on homelessness awareness in collaboration with the local Volunteer Center and University of Otago.
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 01/01/06, Present, Eagle Project: Created child identification cards for Gunnison Police Department; served 86 children.

Timeline

Data and Communications Coordinator

Gunnison County Juvenile Services
09.2020 - Current

Secondary Math Teacher

Gunnison High School
09.2018 - 05.2020

Math Tutor

Pathways Center
09.2017 - 05.2018

Prevention Education Specialist

Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project (GCSAPP)
08.2017 - 08.2018

Summer Instructor

Gunnison Watershed School District
06.2017 - 08.2017

English Language Instructor

New Stamford
01.2016 - 01.2017

Intern

Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project
09.2015 - 12.2015

Intern

Homelessness Awareness Project
01.2015 - 04.2015

Master of Public Health (MPH) -

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Western State Colorado University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Western State Colorado University
John Powell