Becca Hurliman, Mph, Pmp Email & Phone Number

United States

As part of the Food and Nutrition team, I collaborate with multiple teams to implement research and evaluation projects through data analysis and report writing. I support proposal writing processes and serve as a project manager, ensuring our projects are completed on schedule and to client satisfaction.

San Antonio, TX

• I conduct research and analysis for the San Antonio Food Insecurity Assessment contracted by the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.
• Conduct analysis of qualitative data from focus groups, group interviews, and community conversations
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to develop implications and recommendations
• Draft, revise, and finalize report for client and public use

San Antonio, TX

• I conduct research and analysis for the San Antonio Food Insecurity Assessment contracted by the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.
• Conduct a literature review to identify food policies that improve food security; analyze policies and write report with strengths and limitations of different policies
• Collect quantitative datasets for use on interactive dashboard
• Conduct qualitative research (focus groups, community conversations) and analysis using NVivo to identify common themes around food insecurity
• Co-create participatory research processes in partnership with the Office of Policy and Civic Engagement and the San Antonio Food Insecurity Work Group
• Develop research protocols focus group discussion guide; facilitate focus groups

• Analyzed and coded transcripts of key informant interviews with individuals in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as part of a community engagement and advocacy building project with CNMI residents.
• Conducted policy research on SNAP and WIC stocking standards to determine strategies for policy advocacy
• Wrote one-pager summaries of SNAP-related marker bills supported by CSPI in the 2024 Farm Bill

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• The Communications & Engagement department supports the City Manager’s Office, City departments, and Council District offices in their communications and engagement efforts. I worked with a variety of teams across the.
• Led cross-departmental collaborations to streamline registration, data management, and data visualization processes for neighborhood associations & community organizations using ArcGIS and Survey123
• Coordinated annual Neighborhood Leadership Academy for residents including application, selection process, and communications with participants; guest presenters and facilitators from various City departments; and.
• Developed a community engagement resource guide for programs and departments to enhance community engagement strategies and efforts
• Created content, wrote copy, and developed formatting standards for monthly newsletter, improving readability and accessibility

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• I worked with the Community Nutrition division's policy team to complete my practicum experience, which had the following outcomes and related final products:
• Researched and wrote a municipal food policy overview and discussion related to land use for food production, food recovery efforts, and economic incentives and competitive pricing for healthy foods
• Transcribed and analyzed key informant interviews on food insecurity in San Antonio, developing a codebook and thematic analysis of the qualitative data
• Conducted and analyzed a quantitative survey among p-card holders in the department

San Antonio, Texas

• The Healthy Corner Store program supports neighborhood stores through local partnership and capacity building to increase and promote equitable access to fresh fruit and vegetables. The program started as a pilot in.
• Led, facilitated, and implemented program with $120K budget and goal to increase community access to fruit and vegetables; increased corner store participation by 80% year-over-year
• Analyzed associations with store characteristics and sales to improve recruitment and marketing
• Designed and implemented innovative data collection tools to obtain community feedback through gamification techniques
• Developed toolkit to support participating store owners, presentations to share programmatic history and growth, and other materials to enhance quantitative and qualitative measurements of the program
• Established and maintained partnerships with vendors, 30+ corner stores and their staff, and external collaborators; coordinated capacity building and business partnerships

San Antonio, Texas

• The Healthy Neighborhoods program uses the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) model to promote healthy living through evidence-based interventions in nutrition/food education and physical activity to reduce and.
• Coordinated program expansion in collaboration with City Council District 7 office and 10 San Antonio ISD & Northside ISD Title I schools; served as health liaison for staff and families
• Surveyed, recruited, and partnered with businesses in low-income urban food deserts as part of Healthy Corner Store program; promoted program through community outreach
• Developed and led weekly fitness clubs, garden club, nutrition lesson series, and cooking club
• Facilitated Triple P parent education seminar sessions and discussion groups for families Additional Activities:
• Member of the FY21 Employee Engagement Ambassador Cohort

San Antonio, Texas

• Coordinated intake at COVID-19 test sites serving up to 1,000+ people/week on 6-person team
• Provided bilingual health education for community members and ensured smooth testing process
• Trained and supported the onboarding of temporary staff for case investigation efforts.
• Conducted case investigations by contacting individuals with positive COVID-19 test results and collecting information for epidemiological purposes
• Supported communications teams by researching commonly asked questions; new municipal, county, and state level orders; CDC recommendations; and local community resources.
• Developed recommendations for process improvement; conducted quality assurance

San Antonio, Texas

Rooted in the belief that food is medicine, CHEF is a Culinary Health Education Program that teaches children and families practical nutrition and basic cooking skills, with the long-term goal of motivating individuals and communities to adopt and sustain healthier eating habits. I supported the implementation and program evaluation of the CHEF Program.

Remote

Varsity Tutors is a live learning platform that connects students with personalized instruction to accelerate academic achievement. I reviewed applications and interviewed applicants using standardized questions and rubrics to determine if and how applicants would best fit with the Varsity Tutors platform to meet students' needs.

Denver, CO

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has conducted National HIV Behavior Surveillance (NHBS) since 2003, focusing on groups of individuals at higher risk for HIV. Denver Public Health conducts and provides local research to the CDC as part of this longitudinal study. During one cycle of this study, I conducted 1-on-1 anonymous interviews with individuals.

Denver, CO

As a bilingual Maternal and Child Health Educator at a community health center, I educated clients during prenatal and postpartum appointments and group classes on pregnancy, nutrition, physical activity, gestational diabetes, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, newborn care, and contraception. I updated electronic medical records and tracked data to.

Playa Potrero, Costa Rica

I launched a vocational English program for community members and local employers. I developed curriculum, conducted surveys with participants and employers, and monitored and evaluated program outcomes. I also wrote curriculum for conversational classes, developed classroom activities, recruited participants and assisted with registration, marketed.

Playa Potrero, Costa Rica

In this role, I coordinated 50+ volunteers per year, streamlined the volunteer/intern application process, and organized and executed community programs and events. I led professional development training workshops, developed curriculum and taught youth English classes, improved volunteer recruitment strategies, assisted with fundraising and development.

Playa Potrero, Costa Rica

I assisted with program development related to youth and adult education programs and a women's empowerment group. I also organized community events and field trips, delegating duties as necessary, and created informational documents for incoming volunteers. I also assisted in coordinating the 2013 Omprakash Cross-Cultural Education Workshop and executed.

Chicago, IL

World Relief is a refugee resettlement organization that assists its clients with adjustment to life in the U.S., learning English, and obtaining employment. As a Youth Development Intern I developed an English curriculum on a three-person team for refugee children in first through eighth grade and taught English lessons. I planned interactive programming.

Chicago, IL

As an intern in the Resettlement Department, I accompanied refugee clients to public aid and social security offices to ensure they received proper services. I also interviewed clients in order to help write their resumes, practice interviewing, and apply for jobs, as well as wrote daily case notes to maintain updated client files.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Certificate In Nutrition

Bachelor Of Arts In Global Studies & Sociology, Spanish Minor, International/Global Studies, Cum Laude