Policy & Practice | Winter 2023

staff spotlight

Name: Erica Mitchell Title: Budget Analyst Time at APHSA: I joined APHSA in April 2023. Priorities at APHSA: My priori ties at APHSA are to provide financial

Public Services Branch as an Accountant. I also worked for the City of Jacksonville in a grant financial coordinator role. What I Can Do for Our Members: I think the impact I will have for our members is to provide support to our project team by completing financial reporting, timely budget analysis, and overall financial support. This involves informing APHSA team members about project financial status so that funds can be optimized to improve the well being of individuals, families, and communities. Best Way to Reach Me: You can reach me via email at emitchell@aphsa.org. When Not Working: I enjoy traveling, boating, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Motto to Live By: Sometimes, plans that go off track can lead to where you’re supposed to be. keeping an eye on marketing items at more than 300 gas stations in the DMV and New York areas. What I Can Do for Our Members: Anyone who attends our conferences can be assured that they are getting the best experience possible from APHSA’s Conference and Events team. Best Way to Reach Me: I can be reached via email at dhenok@aphsa.org. When Not Working: I’ve been trying to get through the American Film Institute’s top 100 movies but they keep switching it up! I love traveling and make a point always to see at least one art museum in every new city I visit. You can catch me hanging out with friends and family, checking out new restaurants, and painting in my free time. Motto to Live By: “To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” —Albert Einstein

support to our team by administering grants, contracts, and providing budget analysis. I will also work to improve communication across the organization by conducting and attending monthly grant meetings to share updates, best practices, and feedback. Life Before APHSA: Prior to joining APHSA, I worked in Florida for the Office of Management and Budget in Pinellas County as a Financial Management and Budget Analyst. Prior to that I worked for Pasco County within the

Name: Delina Henok Title: Conference and Events Coordinator

Time at APHSA: Just a bit more than six months, but it feels like I’ve been part of the APHSA family for much longer!

Priorities at APHSA: During conference season, I enjoy ensuring that the conferences are as fun and smooth as possible. The best thing about my team (and APHSA as a whole) is how willing we all are to work together toward our mission. Life Before APHSA: Before APHSA, I spent nearly five years as a Marketing Specialist in the petroleum industry. I tracked the funding and was responsible for

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