Curriculum Vitae
of
Onelia A. Fajardo - Garcia, Dr. B.A., M.P.H., C.R.A.
13615 South Dixie Highway, Suite 550
Miami, Florida 33176
Telephone (305) 726-1653
www.nethealthconsult.com
ofajardo@nethealthconsult.com
Dr. Onelia Fajardo - Garcia is a professional consultant with more than 38 years of service with
the Florida Department of Health. She is the President of NetHealth Consultants, LLC. The firm
provides an array of services to physician practices, managed care organizations and other
corporate environments that include the development and implementation of strategies to achieve
business growth and profitability, reorganization and process management assessments,
development strategic business partnerships, compliance audits and corporate leadership and
team building initiatives. She is the founding director of Alliances for a Better Life, a non-profit
organization that advocates for the disadvantaged. Dr Fajardo-Garcia is the Managing Member,
Chief Executive Officer, Miami Dade Medical Research Institute, LLC.
Commissioner, Florida Commission Human Relations 2011-2015.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2011-Present Chief Executive Officer, Miami Dade Medical Research Institute
Provides leadership to the MDMRI team
Business Development and Public Affairs
Insures compliance with FDA, SOPs, Protocols
Contract Management
Oversees delivery and quality of programs and services
Managing Member
2010–Present President – NetHealth Consultants, LLC-Present
 Developed and implemented business strategies to enhance the profitability of
local health care service providers
 Conducted process management assessments to facilitate reorganizations and
improve operational efficiencies of local health care providers
 Coordinated corporate leadership and team building conferences for local health
care service providers
 Conducted audit of primary care laboratories
 Conducted independent audit review of home health service agencies
 Provides Business advice to Senior Management, on business opportunities,
program effectiveness and development, management operation.
 Provides consulting and business development in Clinical Research
2010-Present Founder / Director – Alliances for a Better Life Corp
 Collaborated with regional non-profit organizations to provide social services to
the disadvantaged
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Collaborated with non-profit organizations and the private sector to improve
access to health care services
Participated in grant writing initiatives
Partnership with Feeding South Florida/Feeding America
Senior Executive Director – Florida Department of Health, Miami-Dade
County Health Department (MDCHD), Refugee Health Program
Integrated strategies that resulted in the development and the national recognition
of the MDCHD Refugee Health Assessment Program
Reorganized core operations and initiated results-focused team efforts that
contributed to organizational efficiency
Implemented administrative initiatives that transformed the Refugee Health
Assessment Program as the leading financial performer of the Florida
Department of Health
Developed strategic alliances with local, state, Federal and community partners
to provide an array of healthcare services to over 65,000 refuge clients
Led the Miami-Dade County mass migration health response initiative for the
MDCHD
Served as the Health and Medical Coordinator at the Miami-Dade County
Emergency Operations Center. Served a First Responder in Emergency
Response Teams, and acted as Incident Commander in several responses and
Exercises.
Florida Department of Health subject matter expert on mass migration and
refugee health.
In her role at the Senior Management on call 24/7 administrator as essential
personnel.
Clinical Co-Investigator for several Clinical Research studies/University of
Miami, Florida International University.
Evaluated program efficiencies including vulnerability assessments.
Developed and worked closely with Centers for Disease Control, Quarantine
Station Miami Airport, Krome Detention Center, Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Police Departments, Port of Miami Authorities, SERT and other
State and Federal Authorities in Emergency Response and Recovery Activities.
Served as Consultant at the local, State and National level in Refugee Health
Issues.
1992 – 1997
Operation and Management Consultant Manager - Florida
Department of Health, Miami-Dade County Health Department
Directed a 14 member contract management unit
Implemented corrective actions plans and improved the administrative efficiency
of contract compliance program by 300% in a 12 month period
Negotiated government contracts for the Florida Department of Health
Provided recommendations and technical assistance to Florida Department of
Health administration and management staff
Initiated effective liaison with local, state and Federal agencies
Negotiated, processed and monitored contracts and managed budgets
Conducted analysis, issued recommendations and prepared action plans
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Reviewed, audited and managed Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) contracts and payments
Conducted a variety of comprehensive complex and sensitive projects and studies
encompassing the analysis of program effectiveness and efficiency.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
 Florida Public Health Association
 Southern Health Association
 National Association of County Health Officers
 National Association of Professional Women
 Society of Clinical Research Associate
TASK FORCES/COMMITTEES
American Diabetes Association
Health Council of South Florida
Refugee Task Force
American Health Foundation – Autism
Victims of Human Trafficking
International Rescue Committee
National Association of Professional Women
Feeding South Florida Member Agency
Association of Free Clinics Executive Committee
SOCRA/Society of Clinical Research Associates
PUBLICATIONS:
 “Stand Against Hate” – Dr. Onelia Fajardo, Florida Commission on Human
Relations, Miami Herald, 2008
 “Senseless Acts of Hate Must Not Continue” – Commissioners Speak Out – Dr.
Onelia Fajardo, Florida Commission on Human Relations, Letters to the Editor,
Miami Herald, 2008
 “Online 2007 Model Practices” – Model Practice Database /
www.naccho.org/topics
 “The Health Status of Newly Arrived Refugee Children” – American Journal of
Public Health / Feb 2003, Vol. 93, No.2
 “Risk Factors for Lead Poisoning Among Cuban Refugee Children –
www.questia.com,
EDUCATION:
 Post-Doctoral – Management Academy of Public Health, University of North
Carolina, 2006
 Post-Doctoral – Public Health Leadership, University of South Florida, 2005
 Doctor of Business Administration, California Coast University, 2002
 Master of Public Health, Florida International University, 1995
 Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration, Florida International
University, 1982
 Special training on emergency response and protective equipment.
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*Research Education/Training:
Monitoring Clinical Trials
How to Conduct Clinical Trials
FDA Clinical Trial Requirements, Regulations Compliance and Good Clinical
Practice
Clinical Research Associate
Advanced Site Management Training
Clinical Research Monitoring
Site Finance and Productivity
Clinical Site Coordinator
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