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Michael J. Cleveland

Chicago

Summary

Michael is a dynamic and mission-driven healthcare administration and public health leader with extensive executive experience across nonprofit, hospital, and community health sectors. Skilled in operations, optimization, strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and financial governance. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, drive quality improvement, and align strategic objectives with impactful, community-centered outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Care Alliance Health Center
Cleveland
01.2025 - Current
  • Oversee operational alignment of clinical services with health equity goals
  • Implement data-driven strategies to support biology-informed public health initiatives
  • Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes

Director of Health Center Operations

Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
Chicago
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed Community Health Worker Program reaching 2,000+ individuals
  • Standardized examination rooms and clinical workflows using biological SOPs
  • Led mobile health unit operations targeting chronic disease prevention

Associate Director of Operations

Howard Brown Health
Chicago
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated COVID-19 vaccination outreach in high-risk biological populations
  • Trained staff on clinical protocols and proper biological specimen handling
  • Spearheaded diabetes program evaluation through biological outcome metrics

Administrative Fellow & Service Line Business Supervisor

Salem Health
Salem
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supported cancer research and cardiovascular quality initiatives
  • Implemented biologically focused KPIs for joint commission standards
  • Developed operational dashboards to monitor lab-based health indicators

Graduate Research Assistant & Teaching Associate

Morehouse College / Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Delivered lectures in biology, public health policy, and statistics
  • Performed statistical analysis using Excel and SAS for biology-based studies
  • Implemented strategic tutoring methods grounded in learning sciences

Correspondent Specialist

General Dynamics IT (CDC Contract)
Atlanta
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Facilitated communication between CDC biological researchers and the public
  • Developed response protocols for complex infectious disease inquiries

Graduate Administrative Consultant

Morehouse Choice ACOE
Atlanta
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Delivered lectures and created modules on biologically-driven health outcomes

NPAC Regional Director

UNCF
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Directed regional student engagement with focus on STEM education

Jackson Heart Study Scholar & Health Educator Manager

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Led cardiovascular health education campaigns informed by biological data
  • Created 'Know Your Numbers' program to teach biometric screening
  • Coordinated heart disease prevention programs for underserved populations

Education

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

Morehouse School of Medicine
01.2019

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology

Tougaloo College
01.2017

Skills

  • Program Planning & Evaluation
  • Healthcare Strategy
  • Lean & Kaizen Management
  • Budget Oversight
  • Grant Writing & Management
  • Operational Dashboards
  • Community Engagement
  • Data & Statistical Analysis
  • Training & Development

Certification

  • Leadership U for Humanity
  • Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
  • Honored Listee

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Care Alliance Health Center
01.2025 - Current

Director of Health Center Operations

Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
01.2022 - 01.2024

Associate Director of Operations

Howard Brown Health
01.2021 - 01.2022

Administrative Fellow & Service Line Business Supervisor

Salem Health
01.2019 - 01.2021

Graduate Research Assistant & Teaching Associate

Morehouse College / Morehouse School of Medicine
01.2018 - 01.2019

Correspondent Specialist

General Dynamics IT (CDC Contract)
01.2018 - 01.2019

Graduate Administrative Consultant

Morehouse Choice ACOE
01.2018 - 12.2018

NPAC Regional Director

UNCF
01.2016 - 01.2017

Jackson Heart Study Scholar & Health Educator Manager

Tougaloo College
01.2014 - 01.2017

Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health

Morehouse School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology

Tougaloo College

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