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• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to spearhead expansion of CHCANYS vendor program and serve as knowledge base for health centers for new and emerging technologies• Develop, expand, and enhance cybersecurity programming; built a Cybersecurity Essentials course in Brightspace Learning Management System; created and delivered Cybersecurity Essentials presentation at Emergency Management Seminar to 50 health center attendees• Help craft program strategy for three-year Health… Show more • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to spearhead expansion of CHCANYS vendor program and serve as knowledge base for health centers for new and emerging technologies• Develop, expand, and enhance cybersecurity programming; built a Cybersecurity Essentials course in Brightspace Learning Management System; created and delivered Cybersecurity Essentials presentation at Emergency Management Seminar to 50 health center attendees• Help craft program strategy for three-year Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) grant with Program Director and VP• Plan and execute four in-person Incident Response Tabletop Workshops with facilitated discussion of simulated cyber threats; 40 health centers in attendance Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Created CHCANYS vendor program and developed tools for vendor selection for social determinants of health, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring• Managed three subcontractors and conducted 12 virtual trainings for topics based on health center needs, including Telehealth, Open Notes, and Cyber Insurance• Directed planning, outreach, coordination, and communication with speakers and technology vendors for annual two-day Patient Engagement virtual workshops• Led three-part… Show more • Created CHCANYS vendor program and developed tools for vendor selection for social determinants of health, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring• Managed three subcontractors and conducted 12 virtual trainings for topics based on health center needs, including Telehealth, Open Notes, and Cyber Insurance• Directed planning, outreach, coordination, and communication with speakers and technology vendors for annual two-day Patient Engagement virtual workshops• Led three-part virtual practice facilitation series to improve specialist referral process with 5 health centers; created best practices document for referral workflows Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Managed $900k funding program for three regional health information exchanges (HIEs) to help them meet targets for participation and data contribution to statewide health information exchange; oversaw budget, data, and communications• Developed and implemented multifaceted electronic health record (EHR) vendor strategy to advocate for affordable, efficient connections to state HIE, including research, planning and stakeholder outreach

Greater New York City Area

• Conducted research, reviewed literature, tracked contracts, and prepared reports related to EHR adoption, patient engagement, and national health information networks• Built and operated integration of workplace improvement tools including Salesforce database and centralized data dashboard to increase operational efficiency

New York, New York

• Assess eligibility and conduct enrollment for behavioral health patients into Health Home program • Manage caseload of 60 seriously mentally ill Medicaid patients shared with a social worker• Develop patient-centered care plan to achieve health goals and reduce re-hospitalization and emergency room visits• Collaborate with community organizations and government agencies to ensure patients have access to medical and social services• Utilize Epic Health Systems EHR to… Show more • Assess eligibility and conduct enrollment for behavioral health patients into Health Home program • Manage caseload of 60 seriously mentally ill Medicaid patients shared with a social worker• Develop patient-centered care plan to achieve health goals and reduce re-hospitalization and emergency room visits• Collaborate with community organizations and government agencies to ensure patients have access to medical and social services• Utilize Epic Health Systems EHR to communicate with providers, monitor appointment adherence, and ensure continuity of care • Educate and empower patients to advocate for themselves in health, legal, and social systems• Promoted in April 2015, increasing caseload and responsibility for special projects Show less

Boston, Ma

• Organized stair climbing in Boston's tallest buildings as a wellness initiative for building tenants to improve cardiovascular health• Monitored progress of program participants by tracking blood pressure, BMI, and other health information• Conducted educational workshops to promote wellness and encourage healthy lifestyle choices in collaboration with Boston companies, high schools, and community organizations• Recruited participants and aquire sponsorship for ClimbAmerica!, a… Show more • Organized stair climbing in Boston's tallest buildings as a wellness initiative for building tenants to improve cardiovascular health• Monitored progress of program participants by tracking blood pressure, BMI, and other health information• Conducted educational workshops to promote wellness and encourage healthy lifestyle choices in collaboration with Boston companies, high schools, and community organizations• Recruited participants and aquire sponsorship for ClimbAmerica!, a special climb-a-thon held twice a year to raise funds and awareness for heart disease prevention Show less

Boston, Ma

• Assisted with daily operations, logistics, and data entry for smoking cessation study• Recruited, enrolled, and conducted motivational interviews with study participants • Created literature reviews for new study on youth substance use disorder

Medford, Ma

• Managed upkeep of media library and assist students and faculty with movie rental and return • Facilitated use of media equipment and oversee classroom film screenings

Boston, Ma

• Taught weekly sexual health workshops to 9th grade students in Boston public high schools • Served as role model for first-year health educators (2012-2013)

Somerville, Ma

• Paired with a low-income student from the Mystic Public Housing Development• Tutored and mentored student on weekly basis• Supervised classroom activities at Mystic Learning Center After School program

Medford, Ma

• Team Co-captain (2012-2013) - Led team of 8 students to prepare examinations and compete in regional competition• Internal Affairs Officer (2009-2011) - Oversaw team organization and managed use of team materials• 2nd place, Boston Opening Round Championship (2010); 3rd place, National Championship Tournament (2011) • 4 qualifying bids to Boston Opening Round Championships (2013)

San Francisco, Ca

• Assisted with design of Health Care for the Homeless Grant Audit materials • Drafted training manual for audit implementation and use of EMR disease registry• Participated in Clinicians’ Leadership Council and Quality Improvement Committee meetings

Watertown, Ma

• Created dashboard of research on hospital and specialist quality ratings • Compiled and presented list of EHR vendors approved for meaningful use to medical directors• Reported updates on health care policy issues to head of Quality Health and Informatics Department

Los Angeles, Ca

• Performed legal research and drafted memorandums on women’s legal issues • Developed website and social media tools for teen dating violence awareness• Testified at the California Commission on the Status of Women public hearings

Somerville, Ma

• Maintained weekly relationship with a preschooler • Assisted teachers with classroom activities

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology And Community Health

Activities and Societies: Tufts Mock Trial, Peer Health Exchange, Tufts After School Tutoring and Enrichment, Special Friends program.

Departamento De Geografía E Historia

Seville, Spain Sweet Briar College Junior Year in Spain

Hs Diploma

Activities and Societies: Miramonte Public Speaking, Miramonte Mock Trial, Track & Field, Cross-Country