Jesikah Gutierrez serves as the Project Director at Texas Health and Human Services, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing state-level initiatives funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). With a decade of experience in community mobilization and sales, Jesikah...
Jesikah Gutierrez serves as the Project Director at Texas Health and Human Services, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing state-level initiatives funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). With a decade of experience in community mobilization and sales, Jesikah has honed her expertise in coalition development, substance use prevention, and behavioral health promotion. Her current project, SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success, exemplifies her commitment to fostering collaborative environments that empower communities to address substance use challenges effectively.
In her role, Jesikah leverages her skills in community outreach and capacity building to engage stakeholders across various sectors, ensuring that prevention strategies are not only evidence-based but also culturally relevant and sustainable. Her proficiency in grant writing and public speaking allows her to secure funding and articulate the importance of behavioral health initiatives to diverse audiences. Jesikah is also known for her leadership development initiatives, which equip community leaders with the tools necessary to drive change within their organizations.
Jesikah's passion for teaching and workshop facilitation shines through in her ability to create impactful training sessions that inspire action and foster collaboration among coalition members. Additionally, her adeptness in social media and editing ensures that critical information is disseminated effectively, enhancing community awareness and engagement. As a dedicated advocate for mental health and substance use prevention, Jesikah Gutierrez is not only an asset to Texas Health and Human Services but also a vital contributor to the broader public health landscape.
