Cyndi C. Email and Phone Number
Public health professional with a masters degree (MPH) in Epidemiology and 20 years of experience, including working internationally in resource-poor environments and at the federal, state and local level. Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience. Interests include microbiome, infectious diseases, disease surveillance, global health, disease eradication, Guinea worm eradication, clinical research, emergency preparedness, disaster response, obesity prevention, nutrition, wellness, and maternal/child health epidemiology.Specialties: Microbiome, epidemiology, disease surveillance and reporting, database design, international public health, Guinea worm eradication, foodborne diseases, waterborne diseases, group facilitation, adult education, curriculum development, fitness, wellness, maternal/child health epidemiology.Proficient in French.
Georgia Department Of Public Health
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Director, Clinical Quality ImprovementGeorgia Department Of Public Health Jul 2024 - PresentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
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Public Health ConsultantChickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. Mar 2020 - Jul 2024Atlanta -
Registered NurseEmory Healthcare Nov 2018 - Feb 2020 -
Clinical Research NurseEmory University School Of Medicine Jun 2012 - Nov 2018Atlanta, Ga• Coordinate research focused on improvement of detection of bacteremia and fungemia • Maintain FDA-compliant documentation for two studies, including weekly progress reports for study staff and sponsor agencies• Develop protocol for identification and recruitment of patients • Obtain buy-in from and coordinate with healthcare providers in high-yield units• Obtain informed consent from patients• Draw blood for culture from central lines and peripheral sites -
Ndls Trainer (Contract)Emory Cepar Mar 2011 - May 2018Atlanta, Ga• Teach National Disaster Life Support classes on an as-needed basis, about 15 days per year• Contract Trainer for Core, Basic, and Advanced Disaster Life Support classes • Assist with didactic teaching and interactive, scenario-based role-playing to help participants prepare for a disaster response
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Registered NurseNorthside Hospital Mar 2013 - Mar 2014Greater Atlanta AreaGI Med-Surg unit
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Guest Researcher, Cmv Home Shedding StudyCenters For Disease Control And Prevention May 2011 - Jun 2012Atlanta, Ga• Collect weekly specimens from 13 participants during 12-week study, with no participant attrition• Establish rapport with all study participants, including parents and toddlers• Conduct interviews with all participants (mothers) to collect feedback on current CMV educational materials -
Cities Readiness Initiative (Cri) CoordinatorUniversity Of Nebraska Medical Center Jan 2009 - Nov 2010• Collaborated with the Nebraska SNS Coordinator and local health departments to develop and implement a plan for rapid mass dispensing of medical countermeasures in the Omaha metro area• Participated actively in interdisciplinary planning group for emergency response• Developed and implemented training and exercise activities for a variety of audiences according to HSEEP standards • Coordinated functional/full-scale distribution exercise for Omaha metro area • Served as Pick Team Lead at RSS warehouse during 2009 distribution of medical assets for Novel H1N1 flu -
Training Manager, Strategic National StockpileCenters For Disease Control Apr 2007 - Jan 2009• Served as primary instructor for Mass Dispensing course, backup instructor for all other SNS courses • Facilitated 20-25 trainings per year for public health departments across the country• Developed online training modules for SNS Overview and RSS Inventory Tracking System courses • Utilized real-time surveys and focus groups to determine state and local training needs
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Epidemiologist, Public Health PreparednessDekalb County Board Of Health Mar 2005 - Apr 2007• Served on a cross-disciplinary EpiTeam that monitored public health events in DeKalb County and responded to significant threats. • Developed innovative tools and resources to facilitate public health preparedness efforts at local health departments around the country. • Led team to develop Master the Disaster, a tabletop exercise generator for local health departments• Helped develop Local Heroes, an emergency response training and social marketing campaign designed to involve local public health workers in emergency response• Participated in several national-level review panels • Coordinated recruitment and hiring of graduate interns
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EpidemiologistCdc, Division Of Hiv/Aids Prevention, Epi Branch Jan 2004 - Mar 2005• Examined the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of persons recently diagnosed with HIV, particularly with respect to medical care.• Coordinated the efforts of 10 sites to recruit persons recently diagnosed with HIV and engage them in regular contact with a health care provider as a way to manage the infection and prevent more severe illness.
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EpidemiologistCdc, Foodborne & Diarrheal Diseases Branch Jul 2002 - Jan 2004• Maintained national databases for cases of Vibrio illness, and outbreaks of E. coli illness. • Coordinated with several states to ensure that they accurately reported all outbreaks of fodborne-related illness.• Maintained a database of all currently active investigations of foodborne clusters and outbreaks and produced it for weekly Branch update meetings. • Developed databases for data collection during outbreak investigations, including a product called eQuest which was used to collect data during the SARS outbreak. • Provided both remote and in-person assistance to states on investigations of outbreaks of foodborne illness.
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Study Coordinator And Guest ResearcherOak Ridge Institute For Science And Education (Orise) Sep 2000 - Jul 2002• Coordinated patient activities for HHV-8/KS study at Grady Infectious Disease Clinic• Conducted patient interviews, collected specimens, and prepared data for longitudinal and discrete analysis• Examined the effect of HIV infection on the health of high-risk womenIdentified prevalence of and risk factors for seven viruses among high-risk women
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Guinea Worm Eradication Technical AdvisorGlobal 2000/Carter Center Jul 1999 - Feb 2000Advised National Eradication Programs in Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana on national eradication program goalsWorked with local authorities to interrupt disease transmission in rural villagesTrained and encouraged local health workers to conduct active surveillance for Guinea wormCreated and implemented weekly radio spots in Cote d'Ivoire about Guinea worm prevention
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Administrative AssistantVisa 1999 - 2000 -
Rural Water And Sanitation EducatorPeace Corps Jan 1997 - Mar 1999Collaborated with district nurse and 24 village health workers in 12 villages to reduce Guinea wormDeveloped and marketed a more effective water filter model for an underserved populationInitiated educational series to improve filtering habits and increase community participationReduced local district incidence of Guinea worm disease by 88% in two years -
Guinea Worm EradicationUnited States Peace Corps 1997 - 1999
Cyndi C. Education Details
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Nursing -
Epidemiology -
Double Major: Biology, U.S. History -
Iolani SchoolHigh School
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Cyndi C. works for Georgia Department Of Public Health
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Cyndi C.'s current role is Epidemiologist/Nurse.
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Cyndi C. attended Georgia Perimeter College, Emory University, Boston University, Iolani School.
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