Cindy Hockaday

Background

About Cindy Hockaday

Seasoned public health professional with over two decades of experience, including 15 years of direct involvement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). My career has been marked by a commitment to public health programs through project management, program evaluation, curriculum development, and technical assistance. My Expertise: Project Management: Proficient in leading and managing diverse public health projects, ensuring successful execution. Technical Assistance: Skilled in providing tailored technical assistance to program partners, and enhancing professional development initiatives through in-person and virtual training sessions. Data Analysis: Experienced in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, guiding data-driven decision-making and program improvement. Curriculum Development: Adept at designing skills-based training programs and virtual modules to enhance instructional competencies for health education professionals. Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, fostering effective communication and partnerships. Leadership: Proven leadership skills in managing project teams, providing guidance, and ensuring the achievement of project goals. My Impact: Throughout my career, I've contributed to the success of public sector initiatives by exceeding goals, delivering results, and providing crucial guidance to program-funded partners. Notable achievements include: • Leading evaluation teams overseeing demonstration projects. • Developing skills-based training programs and virtual modules for health education teachers. • Conducting virtual evaluability assessments and refining measurement tools. • Managing tasks related to virtual tools, training sessions, and resource improvement. • Providing technical assistance and training to enhance program effectiveness. • Supporting community health initiatives and data analysis for program evaluation. • Managing online collaboration tools and resource centers for effective knowledge sharing. • Liaising between CDC divisions, TA providers, and grantees to promote collaborative decision-making. My Commitment: I am passionate about public health and dedicated to making a positive impact. I thrive on tackling complex challenges, fostering innovation, and driving programmatic excellence. I aim to continue advancing public health programs through thought leadership, collaboration, and data-driven strategies.