College Students Against Cancer is a student led community action model research initiative. We seek to increase HPV vaccination uptake in college students to prevent HPV-attributed cancers. While on this team, I designed a quantitative instrument to collect knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about HPV in college students. I also conducted an environmental scan to assess the level of resources available to college students seeking to obtain the HPV vaccine.

HIT Commons is a shared public/private governance model designed to accelerate and advance Health Information Technology adoption and use across the state of Oregon. It is co-sponsored by Oregon Health Leadership Council and Oregon Health Authority.

TIPH was created by ASPPH to promote public health awareness. Showcasing their passions, TIPH Student Ambassadors raise awareness about public health issues, careers, and education.

Oregon Summer Fellow contracted with the Oregon Health Authority Office of Health IT and Health Information Technology Commons. Worked with key stakeholders to to assess and produce a report of Health Event Notification Tool use by Coordinated Care Organizations in Oregon.

Teaching biology and environmental science to a population of general and special education students

Selected from a competitive pool of applicants to teach secondary science education.

Potato tissue culture technician that was responsible for producing seed stock for a variety of seed potato growers around the world.

Designed, planned and led after-school programs to promote school success and foster a college going culture.Supervised volunteers to ensure highest performance and optimal student outcomesManaged large groups of students to build a positive learning community aligned with the YMCA at Washington State University's core values Developed and maintained relationships with a diverse group of students and familiesMet and communicated regularly with parents/families on student progressStrategically developed relationships with key partners, including teachers, school administrators, board members, and leaders of other community-based organizationsMet regularly and worked collaboratively with other staff members and volunteers in order to support students and familiesSupported program evaluation efforts and made continuous program improvements to achieve outcomesConducted bi-weekly meetings with staff and volunteers to deliver updates on programs and best practices