Abby Katz Email & Phone Number

Providence, Ri, Us

-Facilitate 1:1 meetings with writers of all levels across all disciplines to identify and work toward writing goals using theory and evidence-based practices-Complete training and ongoing professional development addressing how to employ a liberatory, anti-racist, non-hierarchical pedagogy of writing

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

-Assemble manuscripts for the Social Epidemiology Lab under the direction of Dr. Diana Grigsby-Toussaint-Communicate with English and Spanish-speaking study participants regarding study protocol and goals-Collect primary data from children and their families regarding sleep, physical activity, greenspaceutilization, and mental health

New York, Ny, Us

-Provide operational and administrative support to the Director and Program Director of the Health Evaluation & Analytics Lab (HEAL) -Contribute to research projects to improve the administration of New York State Medicaid and access to quality of addiction health services care with an emphasis on health equity-Facilitate communication between research teams at NYU, community-based organizations, government agencies, healthcare providers, and partner institutions to ensure successful completion of 40+ projects

New York, Ny, Us

-Apply qualitative research skills to support an interdisciplinary research team in the Section on Health Choice, Policy, and Evaluation in NYU Langone's Department of Population Health.-Collect and summarize relevant literature for public health research projects focused on park utilization, food access, and health inequity-Research for grant proposals and resulting publications investigating the impact of neighborhood and environmental factors on food choice, access, and health

Ithaca, Ny, Us

-Applied technical skills to review applications for the Community Leads microgrant program-Identified sustainable food-based initiatives promoting equity and improving food access

New York, Ny, Us

-Led 10+ recitations for an undergraduate course on Food & Identity (FOOD-UE.1051)-Evaluated students through comprehensive feedback, grading, comments, and 1:1 meetings-Revised the course syllabus, reading list, and exams for nearly 100 students in collaboration with Dr. Jennifer Berg and other teaching assistants

Chicago, Il, Us

-Supported national and state farm-to-school policy implementation through research and coalition building-Prioritized advancing racial and social equity through reconsideration of existing program structure, and development of comprehensive evaluations

New-York, Nyc, Us

-Developed a comprehensive fundraising campaign centered around providing economic opportunity through career development for underprivileged culinary students utilizing event planning, programming, and grant writing skills-Spearheaded two successful strategic global partnerships with culinary schools in Spain and Switzerland through research, drafting proposals, and stakeholder engagement -Applied research skills to assist with market research and product development

-Streamlined operating procedures for the reservations team through designing training materials and independently facilitating interdepartmental coordination-Corresponded with guests to disseminate restaurant information and guide inquiries, providing a positive customer service experience

Potomac, Md, Us

Under the guidance of Eric Koester, J.D., of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, used his Creative Pedagogy method to begin the process of writing a book about race and gastronomy. Interviewed policy makers, advocates, researchers, and restaurateurs.

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

Assisted with data collection for an updated report on nutritional content, marketing tactics, and advertising expenditure of child targeted sugary drinks. The previous Sugary Drink FACTS report was published in 2014. Also collaborated with the Health Equity Lab to assist in the writing of publications about results from a food policy case study.

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

-Under the guidance of Sally Mancini, MPH, and Kristen Cooksey Stowers, PhD, assisted with research on the capacity of emergency feeding systems to alleviate health inequity. -Analyzed data from a survey administered to food bank directors and created visual representations of the data. -Completed a comprehensive annotated bibliography on equity and justice in the alternative food movement and other food systems solutions-Under the guidance of Jennifer Harris, PhD, MBA, and Willie Frazier III, MPH, collected data on companies/brands for an updated report about targeted marketing and its potential to contribute to health disparities among Hispanic and Black youth.

Storrs, Ct, Us

I processed applications to the Individualized Major (IMJR) program and other related paperwork in the Enrichment Programs office. I also served as the student representative on the IMJR Advisory and Admissions Committee for the 2017-18 academic year.

Used time management skills to guide the process of obtaining donations/sponsors for an Earth Justice Day fundraiser at the Commercially Licensed Co-operative Kitchen (CLiCK).

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Behavioral And Social Health Sciences

Master Of Arts - Ma, Food Studies

Individualized Major: Food, Culture And Sustainable Society | Double Major: Human Rights, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Food And Sustainability Studies

High School, General Studies