Jennifer Jina Bacchus
Laurel
Summary
Mission-driven professional with extensive experience supporting Seventh-day Adventist institutions through historical research, project management, data processing, health and digital outreach. Skilled in producing multilingual content, and developing historical resources. Experienced writer, presenter, and collaborator with a deep understanding of SDA Church history, structure, and denominational values. Fluent in Spanish and Korean. Active member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Evaluation Assistant
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Silver Spring
06.2024 - Current
- Support archival and data and research projects aligned with the SDA global mission
- Assist with research, content editing, and publication of data reports, and outreach materials.
- Prepare and maintain finding aids, code data, verify the accuracy and validity of data entered into the database for input into electronic data processing, and maintain records and bilingual digital collections.
- Coordinate the translation of content into Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French for Church-wide distribution.
- Engage with social media, newsletters, and outreach platforms to promote Adventist research and archival collections.
- Handle confidential materials, and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
Cradle Roll Teacher & Food Distribution Volunteer
Beltsville SDA Church
Beltsville
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Taught children's Sabbath School classes, created lesson plans, and supported Spanish-speaking community members through outreach.
Benefits & Wellness Manager / Strategy Specialist
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Managed health education content, program evaluation, and outreach to over 8,000 employees.
- Created newsletters and training resources with a focus on data-informed decision-making.
- Supervised staff, managed budgets, and organized university-wide wellness events.
- Conducted trainings on protocols and process flows and other well-being programs.
Healthy Lifestyles Instructor (Volunteer)
Capital Chinese SDA Church
Silver Spring
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Developed and spoke at health education seminars in collaboration with multilingual teams.
- Created bilingual resources and PowerPoint presentations for community health workshops.
Lead Health Coach
Healthy Howard, Inc.
Columbia
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Conducted assessments, developed culturally competent programming, and tracked client outcomes.
- Served on the Cultural and Linguistic Proficiency Committee, enhancing service to diverse populations.
Wellness Program Coordinator
Adventist Risk Management
Silver Spring
05.2006 - 12.2011
- Authored health-related content published in Adventist and public media.
- Represented the organization through presentations, video/audio outreach, and wellness promotion in SDA communities.
- Organized SDA health and wellness events, supported program evaluation, and maintained confidential records.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Education & Behavior
George Washington University
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Wellness Management
Southern Adventist University
01.2002
Skills
- Historical Research & Writing
- Finding Aids & Collection Access Tools
- SDA Church History & Organizational Culture
- Project & Program Management
- Outreach Materials & Training Resources
- Conference & Exhibit Planning
- Staff & Intern Supervision
- Translation & Multilingual Coordination
- Technical and software tools
- Web content management
- SharePoint
- MS Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Qualtrics
- SurveyMonkey
- Public Speaking
- Trainings
- Fluency in Spanish
- Fluency in Korean
Key Skills
Archival & Library Support Services, Historical Research & Writing, Finding Aids & Collection Access Tools, Preservation, Digitization & Metadata QA, SDA Church History & Organizational Culture, Outreach Materials & Training Resources, Conference & Exhibit Planning, Staff & Intern Supervision, Translation & Multilingual Coordination, SharePoint, ModX, Versatile CMS, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Fluency in Spanish and Korean
Publications And Media
- Contributor, Vibrant Health journal
- Radio Guest, Vibrant Health Radio – Cardiac Wellness Segment
- Internal and public newsletters, blogs, and social media features for GC and Adventist Risk Management
- Health education articles and SDA Church outreach content
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Religion: Seventh-day Adventist
Timeline
Research and Evaluation Assistant
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
06.2024 - Current
Cradle Roll Teacher & Food Distribution Volunteer
Beltsville SDA Church
01.2017 - 01.2024
Benefits & Wellness Manager / Strategy Specialist
University of Maryland, Baltimore
01.2013 - 01.2023
Lead Health Coach
Healthy Howard, Inc.
01.2012 - 08.2013
Healthy Lifestyles Instructor (Volunteer)
Capital Chinese SDA Church
01.2009 - 01.2014
Wellness Program Coordinator
Adventist Risk Management
05.2006 - 12.2011
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Education & Behavior
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Wellness Management
Southern Adventist University
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