Cecile Newkirk

Cecile "Donnamarie" Newkirk is a dedicated Community Health Worker with extensive experience supporting vulnerable populations. Currently employed at Devoted Health since June 2023, Newkirk specializes in patient advocacy, resource connection, and care coordination. Previous roles include serving as a Community Health Worker at Oak Street Health, where efforts focused on bridging gaps between patients and healthcare systems, and as a Transformational Education Director at Renascence Empowerment & Wellness. Additionally, Newkirk held the position of Community Health Worker Coordinator at GREEN RURAL REDEVELOPMENT INC, advocating for community health improvements. Academic credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Organizational Behavior Human Resource Development from Ashford University and various certifications in phlebotomy and leadership coaching.