• Utilize excellent research, writing, editing, and organizational skills to create successful funding applications• Provide technical assistance to grantees in developing logic models and outcome measures• Create research plans to outline objectives, methodologies, budgets and deliverables of projects• Develop evaluation plans to measure program effectiveness and impact

• Provide guidance and support to mentees, helping them develop their skillset and reach their goals• Mentor students in developing an understanding of research methodology, techniques, and ethics• Evaluate the progress of mentees through regular meetings and assessments

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• Worked with school districts, higher education institutions, and tribal governments (funded by DoDEA, Title III, 21st CCLC, NSF, and others) to evaluate educational initiatives to promote academic success among underrepresented students in various areas (such as STEM, computer science, literacy, language, and social-emotional learning) and evaluate community initiatives informed by and intended to address the resources and needs of the community• Determined measurement strategies; identified/developed evaluation instruments (surveys, protocols, knowledge assessments)• Completed field data collection, including interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and observations• Qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting for strategic planning and program evaluation projects • Developed deliverables, reports, presentations, and other multi-media materials to disseminate results to various audiences• Development and implementation of customized social media marketing strategy across multiple sites

• Edited over 250 peer-reviewed manuscripts to improve readability and impact• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and compliance with quality standards• Provided editing across 8 topic areas, including public health and health care; social science, arts, and humanities; medicine and pharmacology; physical sciences; and biology and life sciences

• Accomplishment: Awarded 1 $100,000 grant to lead 3 policy-driven impact evaluation projects• Sought out by Co-Director to design quantitative and qualitative research projects• Collaborated with internal and external team leads to develop and implement methods and procedures• Contributed to 5 peer-review journal articles; participated in 13 presentations at conferences and 2 seminars • Led and supported qualitative, complex quantitative, and mixed-methods data analysis• Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor Ph.D. students and research assistants

• During the first month, designed study processes for 2 grant-funded projects 1 year behind schedule• Supervised 5 major projects from start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating tasks• Developed and implemented innovative methods and technologies to collect data• Responsible for developing study plans, data collection documentation, SOPs, and training materials; managing quantitative and qualitative data collection; and ensuring data quality control

• Refocused behavioral health program evaluation goals; redesigned data collection and management processes• Built 1 new web-based survey; completed survey testing, data collection, and data analysis• Developed 1 comprehensive results report synthesizing findings using graphs, figures, and summary points and analyzing problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions• Delivered outstanding client service to maintain and extend relationships for future opportunities

• Developed a diverse research portfolio examining a variety of behavioral health conditions and topics within and across populations and identities• Designed and managed 7 quantitative or qualitative research projects and performed data analysis• Led or contributed to 6+ publications and 21 conference presentations; completed literature reviews• Known for the ability to build trust and rapport with community partners and maintain relationships• Ensured NIMH-funded project goals/timelines were met by managing recruitment, interviewing, and transcription—exceeding our goals by 10% and outperforming the other study site by 27%

Served as the primary instructor for undergraduate courses in Applications of Statistics in Psychology, Health Psychology, and Psychology of Women. Served as a secondary lab instructor for the undergraduate course in Applications of Statistics in Psychology using SPSS. Invited Talks: Course (Topic of talk)Health Psychology (Heart disease, hypertension, & stroke)Sexual Diversity (Sexual pleasure, culture, and pornography)Health Psychology (LGBTQ+ identities and mental/ physical health)Psychology of Women (Reproductive rights: History & legislation)Health Psychology (Theories of health behavior)

• Undergraduate courses taught: Applied Statistics, Health Psychology, and Psychology of Women• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation• Consistently rated “excellent” in teaching; built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional, and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits• Developed creative and effective course content teaching methods to capture students' attention

• Conducted service audits with accuracy, evaluating effectiveness and compliance with MS&Gs• Documented findings and produced reports to aid management in assessing and correcting quality concerns• Worked with medical providers to address gaps in knowledge and needs to improve internal systems and service quality

• Used strong communication skills to counsel patients and families who were unsure, highly emotional, and/or experiencing unusually complex circumstances• Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction• Devised and implemented systems to improve operational efficiency, staff communication and cohesion, and patient care quality• Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies

• Provided patient and family education on available resources and care options• Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients• Created a transparent, supportive environment where patients felt comfortable sharing questions and needs• Improved rates of follow-up care receipt and birth control adoption by increasing knowledge, improving access, and addressing questions and concerns

• Assisted with identifying community resources and connecting people with appropriate services• Educated diverse audiences on sexual and reproductive health topics at community outreach events• Increased STI testing rates by organizing local community events and boosting advertising