Kelly Gilders

Kelly Gilders has a diverse work experience in various roles related to public health and community development. Gilders currently works as an Integrated Neighbourhood Project Manager for the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System, where they provide transformation support and project management for the Integrated Neighbourhoods Programme. Kelly'sresponsibilities include reviewing population health data, supporting public engagement, and bringing together partners to improve health and care services.

Prior to this role, Gilders worked as a Regional Health and Wellbeing Programme Manager for the Department of Health and Social Care, where they coordinated and delivered public health advice and support for local government with a focus on community-centred approaches. Kelly also set up and facilitated regional networks for Community Champion and Community Vaccine Champion Leads.

Before their role at the Department of Health and Social Care, Gilders held multiple positions at Everyone Health - SLM. Kelly worked as a Service Manager, responsible for managing the Integrated Healthy Lifestyles Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, which included programs such as Health Trainers and Weight Management. Kelly also served as a Healthy Workplaces & Community Engagement Co-ordinator, leading community engagement efforts and coordinating the countywide Healthy Workplace service. Additionally, Gilders worked as a Community Engagement Coordinator and Community Engagement & Network Lead, where they developed strategies and collaborations to support community engagement and partnership working.

Prior to their work at Everyone Health - SLM, Gilders served as a Community Development Officer at Care Network Cambridgeshire, where they worked to improve community resilience across the district by collaborating with local people, councils, and voluntary sectors.

Gilders also had experience as a Sessional Chlamydia Screening Assistant at Terrence Higgins Trust and as a Team Leader for NCS - National Citizen Service, where they led and managed teams and facilitated skill development sessions for young people.

Overall, Gilders has a strong background in public health, community engagement, and project management, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities.

Kelly Gilders has a strong education background in public policy and community learning and development. Kelly obtained a Master of Arts (MA Hons) degree in Public Policy from the University of Glasgow, where they studied from 2010 to 2014. Following that, they pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Community Learning and Development from the University of Glasgow, completing it in the academic year 2014-2015.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Kelly also holds several certifications in various areas. These certifications include the MSP® Foundation Certificate in Programme Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice, which they obtained in June 2022. Kelly also completed the Experienced Manager Programme from the Department of Health and Social Care in March 2022. Kelly obtained the Induction to the Civil Service certification from FutureLearn in January 2022.

Other certifications in Kelly's portfolio include the Adult MHFA Refresher CPD and Adult Mental Health Aware Half Day CPD from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, which were obtained in October 2019 and July 2019 respectively. Kelly also completed the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training from Mind in July 2019. In April 2019, Kelly obtained the Adult MHFA One Day CPD certification from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England and the Essential Skills for Aspiring and New Managers certification from LGSS in November 2018. Kelly also holds the designation of a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, obtained from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England in July 2018.

In May 2018, Kelly completed the CAMQUIT Level 2 Standard Treatment Training Programme (intensive one-to-one intervention) from the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training. Kelly also obtained the RSPH Level 2 Award in Understanding Health Improvement from the Royal Society for Public Health in the same month. Additionally, they hold the MHFA Lite certification from Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) Community Interest Company, which they obtained in June 2016.

Overall, Kelly Gilders has a well-rounded education history with a focus on public policy and community learning and development. Additionally, they have acquired a diverse range of certifications related to mental health, management, and health improvement.