Vikki S. Small

Background

About Vikki S. Small

I’m a public health innovator and strategist dedicated to advancing health equity through digital transformation, workflow optimization, and program funding alignment. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare operations and public health innovation, my work focuses on scalable, equity-driven solutions that improve patient engagement, care coordination, and program effectiveness. As an external reviewer for federal and city government funding agencies, I evaluate public health grant proposals to assess alignment with funder priorities, sustainability, and measurable impact. This perspective gives me unique insight into what makes proposals stand out and secure funding—knowledge I apply in my work helping public health professionals craft stronger, funder-aligned proposals. My Approach & Impact Redesigned colorectal cancer screening workflows → 200% increase in colonoscopy referrals through EHR automation. Led telemedicine expansion → 220+ underserved patients accessed virtual care & vaccinations delivered. Developed multilingual patient education tools → Increased health literacy & patient engagement. Evaluated public health funding applications → Ensured funder alignment & measurable impact. Awards & Recognition Resiliency Award – Synergist (2023) – Public health innovation & digital transformation. Success of ED IMPACT Award (2023) – Workflow optimization & equity-driven strategies. My Expertise Digital Health & Patient Engagement – Expanding access through telehealth, SMS outreach, and multilingual education tools. Health System Optimization – Using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve care coordination and workflow efficiency. Public Health Program Strategy & Funding Alignment – Ensuring equity-driven initiatives align with funder priorities to maximize impact. Let’s collaborate to build innovative, measurable public health solutions.