James Harris

Background

About James Harris

I am a recent Master of Health Administration (MHA) graduate from Metropolitan State University (MSU) Denver. I completed a 150-hour internship in the Prevention Services Division at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), collaborating with an alcohol epidemiologist conducting a pilot environmental scan of off-premises alcohol retail outlets in underserved Denver, CO communities. Contextual data provided from the scan can provide health professionals and policymakers with rich data to inform public programs and policies to limit and further prevent excessive alcohol use consumption. I also hold an MBA degree in addition to my recent MHA degree. I am passionate about providing health equity and extending healthcare access in underserved communities. My additional focus is to advocate quality education for youth living in underserved communities with the understanding that education overcomes barriers regardless of one's current predicament or environment. I possess broad business skills in analytical problem-solving, customer focus, and business development with a strong affinity for conducting research, experimentation, and fact-finding in solving problems encountered in an organizational setting. I have years of experience in collaborating with staff and managers to achieve business, operational, and financial objectives. I have been recognized on several occasions for de-escalating customer complaints. I have additional abilities for portfolio management and streamlining processes to optimize operational efficiency. I am well-prepared by higher education and work experience to employ business acumen and strategic development in a dynamic and progressive organization.