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United States

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Educate children, parents and health professionals within the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Programs on the effects of lead poisoning and how to reduce illness and injury in the home. Topics include radon and lead testing, indoor air quality, childhood nutrition, lead abatement, and connecting individuals to community resources. Establish partnerships with regional organizations to incorporate education into programs focused on child care, home ownership, tenant rights,… Show more Educate children, parents and health professionals within the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Programs on the effects of lead poisoning and how to reduce illness and injury in the home. Topics include radon and lead testing, indoor air quality, childhood nutrition, lead abatement, and connecting individuals to community resources. Establish partnerships with regional organizations to incorporate education into programs focused on child care, home ownership, tenant rights, maternal health, and population health. Show less

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Conducted English and Spanish case investigation and contact tracing for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic response in Camden County, New Jersey. Included essential health education to each participant and outbreak investigations among university dorm rooms and adolescent sports teams.

Coordinated communications and provided technical support for educators participating in education technology research. Gathered, interpreted, and analyzed data sets for each implementation phase of the study. Conducted in-depth administrator interviews, and extracted and coded qualitative and quantitative data. Completed literature reviews and identified measurement tools for specific decision-making criteria regarding adoption, implementation, success tracking, and school culture surrounding… Show more Coordinated communications and provided technical support for educators participating in education technology research. Gathered, interpreted, and analyzed data sets for each implementation phase of the study. Conducted in-depth administrator interviews, and extracted and coded qualitative and quantitative data. Completed literature reviews and identified measurement tools for specific decision-making criteria regarding adoption, implementation, success tracking, and school culture surrounding technology use. Show less

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States

Worked within 7 different programs in the Public Health department including Food Safety, Fetal Protection, Deployment Health, Infectious Disease Control, and Audiology. Regularly assisted with interdepartmental administrative tasks (medical records review, logistics planning, scheduling). Co-inspected worksites with the environmental engineering team to create relevant exposure assessment data and chemical safety reports, and assessed OSHA safety compliance. Presented medical intelligence… Show more Worked within 7 different programs in the Public Health department including Food Safety, Fetal Protection, Deployment Health, Infectious Disease Control, and Audiology. Regularly assisted with interdepartmental administrative tasks (medical records review, logistics planning, scheduling). Co-inspected worksites with the environmental engineering team to create relevant exposure assessment data and chemical safety reports, and assessed OSHA safety compliance. Presented medical intelligence briefings on international environmental safety and epidemiological data for pre-deployment. Inspected dining facilities, conducted annual food safety training, and lead a base-wide mock food-borne illness outbreak plan. Counseled pregnant workers and educated those with high risk of tasks substitutions and workers' rights. Redesigned prenatal education materials and liaised between shop supervisors and employees to increase awareness and decrease stigmas associated with pregnancy in the workforce. Show less

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Conducted inspections to assess the quality of aircraft metals and composites. Tests included ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, Eddy current, and Joint Oil Analysis inspections. Assisted in the coordination of the Worker Safety Program, by leading monthly briefings on safety topics.

Newark, Nj

Supervised and trained a group of interns for UWEWH's first summer internship program, coaching them on professionalism in the workplace, communications, outreach. Participated in collaborative meetings with the Newark Health Department employees for improving community outreach strategy. Led weekly community outreach events for the annual Run for Healthy Kids Initiative, and gained volunteers, vendors, and sponsors from local businesses. Coordinated social media communications, newsletters… Show more Supervised and trained a group of interns for UWEWH's first summer internship program, coaching them on professionalism in the workplace, communications, outreach. Participated in collaborative meetings with the Newark Health Department employees for improving community outreach strategy. Led weekly community outreach events for the annual Run for Healthy Kids Initiative, and gained volunteers, vendors, and sponsors from local businesses. Coordinated social media communications, newsletters, and coordinated outreach efforts to local policymakers and community figures. Show less

Master Of Public Health, Environmental Occupational Health Sciences

Public Health

Training included safety and sanitation inspections at work sites, exposure interviews, and environmental risk assessments. Coursework.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Health

Community Health Education concentration, Nutrition/Food Science minor

Associate Of Science - As, General Studies