Paying it Forward:
Unlock Career Opportunities Through Community Service
Discover how volunteering with nonprofits can significantly enhance your career prospects. Learn how to leverage your skills to support meaningful missions, expand your professional network, and gain valuable experience that boosts your marketability. This workshop will guide you in strategically integrating community service into your career development for tangible professional growth.
About the Speaker
Dr. Donney John serves as the Executive Director of NOVA ScriptsCentral, an award-winning non-profit charitable pharmacy located in Falls Church, Virginia. His career demonstrates a profound commitment to enhancing healthcare access, evidenced by his roles as a healthcare professional, dedicated patient advocate, sought-after healthcare consultant, and innovative entrepreneur.
Since its establishment in 2007, NOVA ScriptsCentral has made substantial contributions to the community by distributing over $231 million worth of life-saving medications to uninsured individuals residing in Northern Virginia. Under Dr. John's guidance, the organization has broadened its services to include free health education workshops, school-based immunization programs, and substance abuse therapy initiatives.
Dr. John is a recognized advocate for public health, consistently working to develop and promote solutions that address health disparities, foster health equity, and address the social determinants of health. His efforts are focused on creating a more just and accessible healthcare system for all.
Dr. John's active involvement extends to serving on multiple boards, including the National Minority Quality Forum Advisory Board, the Mid-Atlantic Kaiser Permanente Research Institute Community Advisory Board, the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, the Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, among others. He has a rich history of leadership, having previously held positions as the Co-Chair of the Region III Mid-Atlantic Regional Health Equity Council (RHEC) and as the National Co-Chair for the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank National Community Advisory Board.
In 2017, Dr. John's significant contributions to the healthcare field were recognized by the National Minority Quality Forum, which named him one of the 40 Under 40 Thought Leaders in Health. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. John's University in Queens, New York.
This will be a VIRTUAL MEETING!!
