Ariela Freedman, Phd, Mph, Mat Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Teach Strengths-based workshops on leadership and management to professional teams.Teach Strengths-based workshops on interviewing and networking for graduate students.Conduct Strengths-based coaching for people wanting to make career transitions.Write curriculum and conduct in-person and online public health trainings.

Teach graduate-level "Curriculum and Instruction" course for MPH students. Serve as a mentor to MPH students.

Greater Atlanta Area

Facilitate in-person and online workshops for public health professionals across the Southeast on Strengths-based Leadership, Program Planning, Program Evaluation, and Health Literacy & Cultural Competency.

Greater Atlanta Area

Developed, operated, and evaluated multi-sectoral programming for Teach For America alumni in Metro Atlanta.

Greater Atlanta Area

Faculty member, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory UniversityLead evaluator for the Emory Public Health Training Center (PHTC) and the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s (CTSA) educational programming.Developed, taught, and evaluated three new graduate level courses: - Translational and Interdisciplinary Public Health Research (doctoral level) - Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation Practice (online MPH program) - Classroom to… Show more Faculty member, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory UniversityLead evaluator for the Emory Public Health Training Center (PHTC) and the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s (CTSA) educational programming.Developed, taught, and evaluated three new graduate level courses: - Translational and Interdisciplinary Public Health Research (doctoral level) - Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation Practice (online MPH program) - Classroom to Community: Health Education in Action (collaborative professional development series taught in conjunction with Teach For America) Mentored masters and doctoral students and chaired thesis committees.Co-investigator/Lead Qualitative Researcher for the Emory Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center (previous) Show less

Worked in a team to facilitate development of national evaluation tools for state-level chronic disease prevention programs.

Assisted in conducting research and writing manuscripts for the following studies: Health Literacy at the VA Hospital; Public Health Emergency Preparedness; Linking Academic Programs and Practice Needs in Georgia; About Choices in Transplantation; and Nutrition Environment Measurement Survey.

Created and implemented six new health initiatives focused on increasing healthy behaviors of children, families, and staff, such as Steps to a Healthier Minneapolis Family Nutrition Program, Medical Mondays, and monthly health sections in Head Start newsletters.Supervised health advocates in ensuring health services were provided for 2,200 Head Start children, including facilitating on-site lead testing, redeveloping onsite inter-agency dental service protocols, and revising… Show more Created and implemented six new health initiatives focused on increasing healthy behaviors of children, families, and staff, such as Steps to a Healthier Minneapolis Family Nutrition Program, Medical Mondays, and monthly health sections in Head Start newsletters.Supervised health advocates in ensuring health services were provided for 2,200 Head Start children, including facilitating on-site lead testing, redeveloping onsite inter-agency dental service protocols, and revising inter-agency sight and hearing materials for parents with low literacy levels.Coordinated inter-agency communications, including organizing Health Services Advisory Committee and maintaining health contracts with funding sources and local providers.Redesigned electronic health services tracking systems, creating more accurate data reporting and increased opportunities to ensure timely health follow-up. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Co-developed nationally recognized program model for training low income and minority students in employment readiness, including creating student handbooks and instructor manuals.Authored supervisor handbooks; implemented trainings for supervisors on working with youth from diverse populations; served as a liaison and cultural-broker for students and supervisors.Developed program evaluations, analyzed results, and made recommendations for program improvement.

Chicago, Il

Served as member of Teach For America's national teaching corps who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools with low-income and minority students.Created lesson plans and taught courses in English, Drama, and Debate to students in grades 10-12.Founded and coached Debate Team and Comedy Sportz Team, both winning citywide titles. Served as a Learning Team Leader, facilitating workshops for new teachers in curriculum development, long-term… Show more Served as member of Teach For America's national teaching corps who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools with low-income and minority students.Created lesson plans and taught courses in English, Drama, and Debate to students in grades 10-12.Founded and coached Debate Team and Comedy Sportz Team, both winning citywide titles. Served as a Learning Team Leader, facilitating workshops for new teachers in curriculum development, long-term planning, classroom management, and technology integration.Represented corps members in Chicago’s Teach For America Leadership Group; organized professional development events and guided regional programming. Show less

Phd, Behavioral Sciences And Health Education

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Community Health Education

Mat, Secondary Education

Ba, English