Gabriela Paterson, Mph Email & Phone Number

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-Help develop the outreach strategy for the organization related to all projects-Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations and communities-Facilitate outreach strategy meetings, draft agendas, and keep notes-Represent NC WARN in meetings with partner organizations -Make presentations to local partner groups, including train-the-trainer materials-Manage social media accounts, creating content strategies to boost engagement and grow membership

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Us

-Assisted with facilitating, coding, and analyzing qualitative data from interviews and focus groups-Developed protocol guides and reports for NC Foundational Capabilities-Collaborated with NCIP staff, local health departments, and the Division of Public Health

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Us

-Managed communication with prospective students, ensuring a seamless engagement process -Planned a variety of orientation events for 100+ prospective and incoming students-Created effective admission and alumni materials to enhance overall engagement and outreach

-Reviewed 2020 Durham CHA and developed equity recommendations-Researched allocation of funding for the top health priorities from 2010-2022 by reviewing city and county budgets, as well as 990 forms for independent institutions -Held key informant interviews with local partners to identify funding needs and how they relate to the health priorities of Durham -Participated in county division meetings with the department and community stakeholders

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Us

-Built and managed codebooks to store survey data from teachers, caregivers, and administrators -Assisted with literature review for the 2022-2023 CCSA Workforce Study -Led virtual interviews and focus groups in English and Spanish with childcare staff-Examined and summarized data to determine the effectiveness of existing legislative state policies

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

-Conducted a review of states’ efforts to enroll the Latinx population in Medicaid after expansion, which will be presented to the Health Equity Office and inform internal implementation workgroups -Identified the health needs of the NC counties with the highest Latinx populations, which will be presented in a CHA report and help develop future funding interventions and disparity programs-Attended bilingual meetings and conferences with stakeholders in the NC Latinx community

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-Directed the oral surgery sector, helping schedule and coordinate patients with severe dental needs-Promoted informed oral health decisions and policy through outreach materials -Headed the discount program, which aimed to make care affordable for undocumented and low-income communities ineligible for state insurance or aid -Assisted with grant-seeking, fundraising, and oral health policy analysis

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

-Developed comprehensive support to students and alumni to expand academic and professional skills-Coordinated school-wide projects that targeted DEI, public health, and career development topics-Created content for career development resources, such as a career roadmap and blog posts

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-Facilitated a summer education program to meet community needs exacerbated by COVID-19-Provided individualized attention to prepare students with low-income and neurodivergent backgrounds for academic success

Aurora, Co, Us

-Translated Emergency Care Pathways for widespread global use in marginalized communities-Coordinated directly with the CU Global Emergency Care Initiative to provide efficient, quality emergency care knowledge

Winooski, Vermont, Us

-Developed various campaigns that led to an increase in brand engagement and awareness

Lakewood, Co, Us

Responsible for a variety of store duties, such as opening/closing, maintaining customer relations, and monitoring cash limits.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Health Policy

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Major: Sociology, Minor: Political Science And Public Health