Emma Ackerman Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

* Built a comprehensive understanding of VMAP’s statewide services, including how regional teams provide expert consultations and care navigation to PCPs treating patients 21 and under. This involved immersing myself in the nuances of local trends, needs, and resource availability.* Developed and applied technical skills in R and RStudio for sophisticated data analysis and visualization. This included creating detailed charts, graphs, and reports that translate complex data into actionable insights relevant to public health and VMAP’s objectives.* Utilized various statistical methodologies to analyze and evaluate data related to VMAP services. My areas of research were geared toward gaining a better understanding of (a) provider call line behavior across region and time, and (b) trends in the types of care navigation services requested and provided by region and across the state. * Collaborated with the VMAP data team to contribute to research priorities by interpreting data trends and providing insights into the implications of the findings. This involved participating in discussions on data-driven strategies and recommendations for enhancing service delivery.* Prepared a final report and presentation that summarized my research findings and offered actionable recommendations for equitable improvements in service delivery.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

* Conducted individual counseling sessions with adult clients dealing with substance use issues, mental health diagnoses, and trauma* Implemented a weekly evidence-based dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT) skills group for participants of the long-term residential program* Performed intakes and developed aftercare plans for clients in the detox and shelter programs* Provided vital case management services to clients with complex, co-occurring medical issues criminal/legal system involvement* Wrote a grant to obtain free narcan to address a present deficit in resources

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

*Provided 1:1 therapeutic services (emotional support, behavior management, & crisis de-escalation) for children 5-17 experiencing severe mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, aggression, and suicide attempts in an inpatient unit, day hospital, and emergency setting*Maintained a safe, trauma-informed environment for all patients by utilizing proactive behavioral strategies and positive reinforcement models of behavior modification*Developed & facilitated daily psychoeducation groups covering 10 topics designed to aid patients in setting and achieving mental health treatment goals*Advocated for patient needs and design individual behavior plans alongside treatment team members*Documented patient behavior in therapeutic groups and adherence to unit programming in order to patient improve health behavior and inform diagnostic decisions

• Researched international & domestic policies and humanitarian needs related to current crises in Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen• Wrote and collected content for four blog posts, internal presentations, and country updates & press releases related to MedGlobal’s health and humanitarian operations• Developed communications and marketing strategies while managing MedGlobal’s Twitter account• Wrote and published weekly situation update reports related to the key events in countries of operation

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

*Worked for The Koons Family Institute on International Law & Policy, the research arm of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC). *Advanced research to develop a model framework instructing employers on how to prevent their employees who routinely view and moderate illegal and potentially traumatic online content from developing PTSD and negative health issues associated with vicarious harm. *Individually conducted open-source legal research and synthesized information from a variety of industries. *Wrote the first full draft of the framework so that it could be reviewed and polished for publication.

Culpeper County, Virginia, United States

*Shadowed court advocates in cases of intimate partner violence and child custody cases related to domestic violence and child abuse. *Developed and implemented youth support group program activities such as mindfulness exercises and emotional identification/regulation techniques. *Assisted in community outreach efforts through organizing the back-to-school clothes and supplies drive and collaborating with local non-profits.

Rixeyville, Virginia, United States

*Led weekly experiential learning camps designed to serve at-risk youth with specific economic, mental and/or emotional needs.*Promoted team building, personal growth, and environmental stewardship/conservation through sustainability practices, mindfulness techniques, group goal setting, selflessness, and “Challenge by choice” mentality.*Trained in dealing with behavioral issues, ropes course procedures, and emergency medical protocol.

Warrenton, Virginia, United States

*Compiled, updated, and input patient health information into Allscripts medical record software.*Worked with patient records and insurance information to ensure audit compliance and accurate billing.

Master Of Social Work - Msw

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Global Health

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Someone You Know, Tribe Against Trafficking, Alpha Phi Omega, Swastha Nepal public health research, Take Back.

Advanced Diploma, 4.5

Activities and Societies: Senior Class President, SCA Treasurer, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Art.