Emily Spencer Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington

Was an active member of the SEAL Team at UW. One deployment project involved working with Public Health Seattle King County to create an extensive data dictionary of over 3,000 variables for their Communicable Disease Database.Developed knowledge and skills in communicable disease and applied epidemiology & trained for field assignments at the WA State DOH & local health jurisdictions. Completed the following online training modules: o FEMA Incident Command System (ICS): 100, 200, 700o UW Medicine HIPPA, PHSKC HIPPAo WA DOH Confidentialityo Northwest Center for Public Health Practice: Emergency Risk Communication, Introduction to Outbreak Investigation, Introduction to Public Health Surveillance

Seattle, Washington, United States

Instructed and proctored a microbiology lab of 22 undergraduate students. Taught microbiology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell inoculation, DNA extraction, GUS assay, competent cell preparation, E. coli transformation, SDS-PAGE, and spectrophotometry analysis. Graded assignments/exams, maintained safety protocols, and managed a Canvas page. Provided individual support to students throughout class via further clarification and explanation of topics.

Davis, California, United States

Created communication pieces to support all programs and resources Thriving Pink offers to breast cancer patients and survivors. Programs included, but were not limited to, financial assistance, peer support and workshops, and community sponsors. Managed a large listserv of over 1,500 subscribers using Little Green Light and supported Thriving Pink board members in any necessary means.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Pathways Summer Intern at the Washington State Department of Health, focusing on Disaster Epidemiology within the Disease Control and Health Statistics Department.Supported the Disaster Epidemiology team in development and organization of resources and tools used for all hazard responses. Assisted a local health jurisdiction execute a Rapid Needs Assessment in response to a disaster including creation of a questionnaire, codebook, and R file for data cleaning and analysis. Created a new internal Microsoft Power App for Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) questionnaire building with over 700 questions.Performed a comprehensive literature review of CASPERs to create documentation regarding best practices and limitations to CASPERs.Assisted with the creation of an internal SharePoint page for Rapid Needs Assessments.Supported the internal DOH Epidemiological Response Team in rostering, training, and credentialing through the development of member database.

Conducted independent wet lab experiments for multiple cardiac physiology research projects. Was primarily responsible for preparing cardiomyocyte cells from mice through Langendorff perfusion for graduate and post-doc level researchers, updating and maintaining animal databases, and preparing mice for echocardiograms and minipump implantation surgeries. Other duties included mentoring undergraduate students, mouse genotyping, assisting with rabbit cardiomyocyte isolations, taking gravimetric data from mice and rabbits, mouse husbandry, helping with data analysis, making solutions, taking out biohazardous waste, and ensuring a clean and safe laboratory space.

University Of California, Davis

- Responsible for creating educational and engaging events for club members- Responsible for educating students on work that MSF does- Worked with other board members to grow the club and create a community within our student chapter

University Of California Davis, California, United States

Conducted and assisted with wet lab research pertaining to the improvement of an in vivo mouse and rabbit model for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Was responsible for assisting and executing experiments to test the efficacy of the proposed model. Such experiments included, but were not limited to, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, echocardiograms, in vivo measurements, gravimetric data collection, and imaging of histological staining. Additional laboratory duties included assisting with cardiomyocyte isolations and mice mini-pump implementation surgeries, making solutions, taking out biohazardous waste, and ensuring a clean laboratory space.

Created, published, updated, and maintained SeaVuria and associated websites. Gained experience working in equal opportunity education, specific group support, and the non-profit sector. Played a role in providing girls in Kenya with education through scholarship fundraising.

Conducted internet and telephone interview research on over 50 organizations in Yolo and Sacramento Counties to update a database that UC Davis and associated clinics use to refer patients to community resources. Created fact sheets on free education programs and resources as a part of the COVID Resource Development Program.

Created and published 4 fact sheets and infographics for brain cancer patient education. Conducted survey research for physicians on barriers surrounding tumor tissue saving. Organized patient medical records and assisted with grant application editing. Gained experience working in the medical non-profit sector and patient advocacy.

Seattle, Washington

As a part of the yard team, I worked in a small group with 2-4 interns and one overseer every day of the week. We worked on projects with a timeline spanning from one day to two months. - cleaned and help preserve construction machinery- cleaned up and painted the largest lifter barge in the West Coast (the Pacific Lifter)- painted and touched up various cranes- learned proper painting and cleaning techniques- learned how to operate a manlift - organized and cleaned materials in the shop- communication and safety was key on the job

Sammamish, Washington

Dance teacher for preschoolers and teacher assistant for level 1 jazz (pre-teens).- communication with parents, students, teachers, studio owners- creating and teaching routines to students - helping students who are falling behind- demonstrations

Redmond, Washington

As a sales associate, my main concern was making sure the customer was satisfied with their shopping experience. - learned how to operate POS- improved organizational skills - delivered exceptional customer service- worked in new fields of customer service- fast paced work environment - communication was key

Tesla Stem High School, Redmond, Wa.

Along with 13 other high school juniors, I designed and created an underwater remotely operated vehicle. After the internship was over, we competed in the MATE ROV competition and placed 4th.- worked with mentors from large engineering companies such as Boeing- learned the details of the engineering process - transferred blueprint drawings to computer drawings- learned about coding and wiring systems- hands on project learning

Master Of Science - Ms, Epidemiology

Graduate Certificate, One Health

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Global Disease Biology

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