Imani Cabassa-George, Mph Email & Phone Number

Currently a graduate assistant for The Graduate School, where I support communications and public relations efforts during the school year. My responsibilities currently include: -Developing and contributing to multimedia projects, including the graduate community electronic newsletter, The Sway.-Writing articles on campus news and events, including faculty and student announcements, for the institutions’ publications (gathering all supporting documentation for these pieces).-Checking updates from alumni, current graduate students and faculty.-Assisting in the development and implementation of the Graduate School's communications and public relations strategies.-Creating and gathering content for the Graduate School’s social media platforms -Maintaining/updating Graduate School archives for the above content.

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Multicultural communications specialist who brings expertise in addressing health equity. I bring more than five years of experience in plain language writing and content development for diverse audiences, health education, health promotion, and partnerships. I am an expert in health literacy among multicultural audiences and have a strong focus on addressing social determinants of health to improve health equity. My work includes projects for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Office of Minority Health (OMH), and National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Supported several projects with government clients, including the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Library of Medicine. I provided coordination support for web development, web content, UX research testing, and other strategic communication support. On a daily basis,I helped triage requests from clients and often helped coordinate different elements of tasks in order to successfully track projects. Other tasks include: -Wrote, reviewed, and maintained plain language web content for diverse audiences. -Supported projects by coordinating tasks and facilitating clear communication across teams. -Incorporated best practices from health literacy, content strategy, and user-centered design into all projects. -Coordinated meetings, took and delivered notes, and liaised between clients and other staff members.

Annapolis, Md

· Planned, implemented, evaluated, and analyzed programs designed to encourage healthy behaviors and reduce the risk of HIV/STI transmission in the community.· Conducted HIV/HEP C testing and counseling in behavioral health sites around the county.· Facilitated interviews for potential candidates of new special projects, including the PrEP Navigator Position.· Gave public talks on the importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.· Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

· Developed organizations communication strategy including the creation of websites, messages, press releases, statements, social media posts, reports, and presentations.· Evaluated media relations programs and provided recommendations for higher engagement/improvement in future outreaches.· Supported the design, development, implementation, and revision of project plans & adhered to timelines.· Served as a program associate to government grants, including supporting strategic discussions and problem solving· Seamlessly planned and executed both national and regional events and conferences for up to 300 attendees.· Supervised Spring, Fall and Summer Interns in providing excellent service to assist with various office projects

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Communication And Media Studies, Year 2

My research interest includes Black maternal health, patient-provider communication, and the role of social media in healthcare quality.

Master'S Degree, Public Health

Activities and Societies: Major: Public Health Practice and Policy· 3.906 GPA·

Bachelor'S Degree, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: · Major: Kinesiology; Minor: US Latino Studies · Graduated with a 3.1 GPA; Dean's List Fall 2016 and Spring 2017.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Junior Dance Company, POMS, Gifted and Talented Research Program, JV CheerleadingJunior Dance Company Captain.