Epidemiologist
CurrentGeneral epidemiology, SCIENCE branch • Analyze emergency department data from HCAI to support county and stakeholder projects, including surveillance planning, neighborhood profiling, community health assessment planning, and data for open data portal. Collaborated with a harm reduction team for the Overdose to Action project, focusing on data analysis to combat overdose rates and provide targeted interventions. This role also involved gaining hands-on field experience, allowing for a deeper understanding of the impact of harm reduction strategies. • Currently part of the analysis, service utilization and write-up team for the 2024 Latino Health Assessment, a key project aimed at addressing health disparities within Latino communities. Infectious disease epidemiologyEmergency Operation Center, Public health unit • Assisted in developing and maintaining daily COVID-19 dashboards for the county website, providing critical real-time data for public awareness and decision-making. • Prepared and presented daily literature updates for branch meetings to ensure the team stayed informed on the latest developments and research regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. • Conducted comprehensive data analysis for the 2018 Child Death Review Report, contributing to insights and recommendations aimed at preventing future child fatalities. • Supported various COVID-19 projects by analyzing trends and surveillance data to monitor and respond to the pandemic effectively. • Worked with the MPOX disease investigation and surveillance team in their Case investigation and contact tracing efforts