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Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Managing RTI’s evaluation of the Utah Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) to conduct statewide data collections, targeted media evaluations, and focus groups on utilization of cessation services provided by.
• Leading a programming team to maintain a database of statewide and regional grantee activities on behalf of the New York Tobacco Control Program. Responsibilities include supervising database updates and maintenance.
• Evaluating the regional health systems change interventions conducted by the New York Tobacco Control Program and the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida (BTFF) to help inform provider-targeted media campaigns and guide.
• Collaborating with FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products to conduct rapid assessments of a range of tobacco control policies implemented at the state and local level.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Consulted a three-person interdisciplinary study team on a USAID funded study to develop research goals and analysis plan to promote consensus of project scope and duration.
• Reviewed published literature to identify maternal and infant risk factors for neonatal sepsis and mortality.
• Highlighted key maternal characteristics to form the basis of a mixed-methods paper to help explain maternal mortality disparities between three districts in Northern Ghana.
• Developed and carried out full analysis plan to examine the association be female autonomy and neonatal mortality and identify individual and community-level predictors of neonatal sepsis.
• Co-authored paper to clearly present study methods and results.

Kumasi, Ghana

• Designed cross-sectional study to determine the association between antenatal care visits and recognition of antenatal, postnatal, and neonatal danger signs for mothers in Kumasi, Ghana.
• Corresponded with Ghanaian preceptor to design on study protocol, quantitative questionnaire, project timeline, and analysis plan.
• Tracked weekly expenses to ensure the study was proceeding within the project budget.
• Supervised daily data collection and entry to maximize data accuracy and maintain project timeline.
• Conduct bivariate, linear, and log-binomial regression analyses using SAS statistical software that will result in a written report and poster to communicate findings to the public.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Assist other teachers to help Karen and Burmese students successfully navigate classes in chemistry, biology, math, and English language in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manor. Design lecture and create other engaging activities to promote conversational English speaking and to successfully communicate learning objectives. Assist in clinical.

Investigated asthma severity prevalence and risk factors in two urban communities surroundingLima, Peru using R programming software. Quantified emerging trends in asthma conditions using demographic information and medication use. Conveyed findings from analysis to inform further research decisions.

Center For Health Data Research Analysis And Mapping

Formatted and organized large data sets using Microsoft Excel. Analyzed emerging trends, and utilized findings to advise how these data should be displayed using GIS software.

Kalamazoo, MI

Assisted in the organization and procedures of the laboratory section for Cellular and Molecular Biology class. Worked closely with the students throughout the lab section, graded assignments, and provided guidance for written reports

Kalamazoo, MI

Analyzed focus groups transcripts conducted with community members and health care professionals concerning Black Infant Mortality rates in Kalamazoo, MI. Identified risk factors from focus group transcripts, worked closely with two community partners (Healthy Babies Healthy Start, and Fatherhood Network) to present data to and empower the community. Our.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Completed thematic analysis of focus group transcripts of community members and health care professionals in Kalamazoo, MI to identify risk factors for infant mortality. Empowered community partners to integrate study findings into effective community action such at art-hop performance and community picnic. Coordinated with fathers to educate their.

Kalamazoo, MI

Assisted in the organization and running of the laboratory section for Ecology and Conservation Biology class. Worked closely with students throughout the lab section, graded assignments, provided guidance and suggestions for written reports, and drove a 12 passenger van to different lab locations in SW Michigan.

Santa Rosa, CA

Senior Thesis Project that analyzed fecal temperature and feeding behavior of host as potential indicators of gastrointestinal nematode density in African antelope. Wrote extensive report and presented findings at Diebold Symposium at Kalamazoo College.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Pioneered an independent research project to examine how geographical and financial access to healthcare impacts infant, children under 5, and maternal mortality rates in Karen communities in Eastern Myanmar. Designed quantitative questionnaire to investigate distance to healthcare facility and cost of care to gain deeper understanding of barriers to.

Hastings, Michigan

Wrote a project proposal and grant about our intended research project. Conducted a study surveying the native and invasive plant populations at a total of seven prairies sites in three different locations in Southwest Michigan. Additionally conducted an experiment testing the biotic resistance and empty niche hypothesis, and the effects of disturbance and.

Cleveland, Ohio

Provided direct behavioral interventions to autistic children. Assisted in creating social skillscurriculum and aided in general office work. Attended a behavioral therapy session and workshop.

Coached children from 5-15 years old on swimming techniques and training. Formulated workoutsdesigned to increase endurance and quality of swimming. Provided swim lessons for childrenprimarily under 8.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Global Health Epidmiology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology, Psychology, Senior

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta, Kalamazoo College Men's Ultimate Frisbee Team Captain, Campus Improvisational Comedy Group.