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New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

At Vynamic, I support clients across the Health Industry undergoing digital transformations, rethinking their strategic positioning in the marketplace, and redefining what innovation looks like in their field. In this role, I leverage my previous experience as a data scientist and my background in public health to advance operational excellence and curate dynamic change strategies.

New York, New York, United States

I supported leading healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and medical societies in their transitions to cloud environments, modernized data architectures, digital platforms, intelligent information and governance models, and agile ways of working. I worked in both technical and project management capacities and provides comprehensive value as both a data analyst and project manager. I also served as a thought leader in health equity, value-based and alternate payment models, and Medicare and Medicaid.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I served as a thought leader, data scientist, and project manager on the following evaluations:Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Evaluation: Responsible primarily for the creation of all claims-based research files and incorporating health equity frameworks and methodologies to supplement existing model evaluation. Supports both the qualitative and quantitative evaluation teams in their collection of data, analyses, and reporting of findings to CMS. Provides ad-hoc project management support on special interest studies and initiatives focused on improving overall analysis and improving the models understanding of potential unintended consequences.No Wrong Door (NWD) Long-Term Services and Support:Provides programmatic support and leads quantitative analysis focused on understanding return on investment (ROI) of state NWD systems and strengthening the business case for the expansion of NWD systems. Responsible for the creation of content and products related to grantee support and knowledge dissemination to grantees, clients, and external stakeholders.

New York, New York, United States

Provided technical and analytic support to the ICAP Strategic Information Unit to meet data needs and reporting requirements for select projects within ICAP’s multi-national research portfolio including Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda, and Zambia. Supported monitoring and evaluation, project implementation, and data analysis for research in Cameroon and Zambia pertaining to infectious and chronic disease surveillance. Analyzed focus group and in-depth interviews with men who have sex with men, transgender women, and people who inject drugs in Zambia to understand sexual and behavioral health practices. Wrote and validated coded survey tools to optimize performance and tool integrity. Worked closely with domestic and international donor, government, and research partners to ensure timely implementation and dissemination of interventions and research projects.

New York, New York, United States

Prepared and managed analytic datasets that served as the primary source for all analyses pertaining to the evaluation of a breast cancer referral program for women living with HIV in Eswatini. Supported multiple international NIH and CDC-funded research grants through data management, quality assurance, and the routine dissemination of key results and relevant findings. Collaborated with ICAP research and government partners at the Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and from the Cameroon and Eswatini Ministries of Health. Completed literature reviews, data exploration, and statistical analyses, to co-develop in-country reports, manuscripts, and academic presentations. Designed and implemented quality assurance algorithms to supplement the surveillance of real-time data.

New York, New York, United States

Conducted quantitative, structured interviews to collect data and to help develop and improve healthcare, policy, and planning for transgender women of color living in NYC. Managed transit and location-based data collected by participant’s GPS activity trackers. Developed and implement program evaluation and other operational research proposals, protocols, data collection tools, and SOPs. Linked study participants who test positive for HIV through the NYC arm of the TURNNT study to HIV treatment and management services at Callen Lorde Community Health Centers.

Facilitated academic support to more than 400 first-year MPH students enrolled in the Determinants of Health CORE Studio as a member of the Determinants Teaching Assistant Team. Assisted 6 CORE Studio faculty in managing the technical, administrative, and content-based challenges associated with the implementation of virtual learning software.

New York, New York, United States

Conducted qualitative, semi-structured interviews using an implementation science framework. Applied implementation science frameworks and grounded theory to measure the effectiveness of opioid education and naloxone training programs among college students in New York City. Developed iterative codebooks, query reports, conceptual analyses, manuscripts, and presentations through literature review, qualitative analyses, and analytic writing. Provided technical and statistical assistance and capacity building for researchers who support.

New York, New York

Supervised 6 student staff members and evaluates their performance as Resident Advisers through a continuous appraisal process. Managed an area-wide budget supporting over 300 undergraduate students in Columbia College and the School for Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Sociomedical Sciences

Activities and Societies: Queer Health Task Force; Equity Fellow for the Office of Diversity, Culture, and InclusionCertificate: Social.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biostatistics

Minors: African American Studies, Women's & Gender Studies