Robert Jr Suzuki

Program Development and Implementation: Design and execute innovative programs focused on youth development and community engagement. Assessing the community needs to develop targeted interventions that promote wellness, education, and socio-economic growth.

Community Collaboration and Partnership Building: Establish and maintain partnerships with local schools, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups to leverage resources and support for program initiatives. Act as a liaison to facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders.

Educational Outreach and Training: Conduct workshops, seminars, and other educational activities to inform and empower community members on issues related to youth leadership, financial literacy, and sustainable community development. Develop and distribute educational materials and resources tailored to community needs.

Evaluation and Impact Assessment: Implement evaluation strategies to monitor program effectiveness and measure impact on community well-being. Use data-driven approaches to refine and adjust programs in response to community feedback and changing needs.

Volunteer Management and Capacity Building: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support extension activities. Foster a culture of volunteerism within the community by providing opportunities for engagement and skill development.

Implemented and Led Educational Initiatives: Successfully conducted healthy living classes through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, utilizing the comprehensive "Eat Smart, Be Active" curriculum to promote nutritional awareness and healthy lifestyle choices among diverse community groups.

Collaborated with Community Partners: Worked closely with community partners across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and the region to develop and implement policies aimed at enhancing public health nutrition and food security, fostering strong partnerships and community engagement.

Managed Research Projects: Oversaw the management of the Children's Healthy Living
Program Research Project in the CNMI, coordinating research activities, data collection, and
analysis to assess program outcomes and inform evidence-based practices in childhood nutrition and health.

Developed and Facilitated Training Workshops: Created and facilitated training workshops for community health workers, educators, and volunteers on nutrition education, healthy eating practices, and lifestyle modifications to empower local communities with the knowledge and skills needed for sustained health improvements.

Evaluated Program Impact: Conducted comprehensive evaluations of nutrition and health programs to assess their impact on community health outcomes, utilizing feedback to continually refine and enhance program delivery and effectiveness, ensuring alignment with public health goals and community needs.