• Supervises, coordinates and participates in the implementation of the organization, staffing and operational activities for research, evaluation and strategic planning initiatives • Designs data collection procedures, performs statistical analyses, and prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations, activities, and outcomes of the homeless continuum of care to a wide range of stakeholders• Recommends changes in policies, procedures, and/or administrative functions to support data needs/requirements• Collaborates with department staff, community members, other county agencies, and vendors and contractors, to develop strategies for effective data systems to ensure consistent data collection, information access, and communication of evaluation results• Evaluate data reports to identify strengths, trends, inconsistencies, and areas needing improvement to support outcome measurement, demographic reviews, service delivery capacity planning, and evaluations

Assists with marketing strategies and campaigns promoting Florajen probiotics to healthcare professionals.

•Works independently and in a team environment on 4 diverse research projects concurrently (R01 & R21 funded grants)•Follows standard operating procedures, protocols, and quality controls according to established methods per project•Interviews research study participants and co-manages clinical trial in Lafayette, CA•Responsible for implementing procedures with large datasets, including coding, cleaning, and merging datasets•Develops independent research projects for various public health and health disparities conference submissions•Produces, manages and assists research staff with editorial tasks for manuscripts and conference presentations•Intermediate to advanced knowledge of and experience with Stata and SPSS statistical programming software •Responsible for building and programming complex web-based surveys using survey software programs•Develops and manages independent research projects for APHA (American Public Health Association) conference submission [Project accepted for oral presentation and was presented at the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Speaker's Corner November 17, 2014] & CPA (Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction) conference submission [Project accepted for oral presentation and will be presented at the Racial/Ethnic/Minority Group Differences and Health Disparities poster session March 19th, 2016]

• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and coordinates activities for the WPC Program, a Medi-Cal expansion pilot program that improves access to services and health outcomes for the at-risk/homeless population with mental illnesses • Develops and manages data systems (Watson Care Manager, HMIS, SWITS, AVATAR) to collect and share client data with WPC partners• Collaborates with County agencies, health systems, and community based organizations to improve collaborative activities and coordination of services for shared clients • Tracks and presents program outcomes to partners/contractors, community members, stakeholders, and DHCS• Manages 14 contracts, with responsibilities including developing scopes of work, budgets, and invoices for contracted partners• Recommends data-driven, evidence based practices based on the review and analysis of process and outcome data • Develops quantitative/qualitative reports on program activities and outcomes and presents to various stakeholders • Works closely with Safety Net Departments (Housing Authority, Human Services (Adult & Aging, Eligibility, & Child Support Services), Health Dept., Probation) to identify best practices for care coordination and data sharing

• Conducts surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, and assessments of local residents health status to solve community health problems • Disseminates results of surveillance regularly and widely in a variety of formats to support evidence-based decisions and practice• Communicates public health data results in a clear and concise way to inform, educate, and empower scientific and non-scientific audiences • Utilizes advanced statistical software programs, such as SAS, to analyze public health datasets• Works collaboratively with other epidemiologists, as well as with internal colleagues and community partners, to develop and design methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating data for population health planning and policy evaluation

•Seasonal student worker responsible for contacting recent and past alumni to help meet the fundraising goal of $20,000 for the University’s annual fund•Networked and formed strong connections with alumni regarding current events on campus•Updated contact information and other records

•Co-managed independent research project, "Flow and Goal Disruption Theory: A Comparison of Theoretical Frameworks Using Experimental Manipulation "•Conducted thorough investigation on relevant topics to develop literature review, methods, and data analysis plan for research study in APA format•Prepared and completed IRB application for experimental study to begin data collection procedures•Co-created Qualtrics survey administered to online (mTurk) sample •Analyzed data from both online and pen and paper survey using statistical analysis software (SPSS)•Co-wrote APA research paper to be submitted for publication to major psychology journals

•Worked closely with program stakeholders and evaluation team to lead in the designing, management, and execution of the Extended Services Program’s evaluation plan that serves homeless women and children who have experienced domestic violence or abuse•Identified areas within the program that were not producing successful outcomes and provided recommendations to the staff and stakeholders on how to maximize their limited resources•Utilized participatory approach, incorporating capacity-building efforts to assist organization with evaluation questions, program outcomes, and development of comprehensive database •Developed and administered qualitative and quantitative instruments, including 30-minute interview protocol and web-based survey•Managed data collection with program recipients, program stakeholders, and evaluation team

•Promoted to co-lead grant writer after 3 months from demonstrating outstanding skill development and understanding the grant writing process•Co-wrote NIH grant proposal exploring various message types that increase or motivate screening behaviors among minority populations who experience various health disparities

•Assisted in the preparation of an NIH grant proposal aimed at deterring adolescent marijuana use•Researched subject matter using online databases such as PsycINFO and MEDLINE •Worked with three students to compose “significance” section, edit, and format the final grant proposal

•Raised over $25,000 and consistently reached weekly goals within calling pools to raise donations for annual fund•Utilized and learned new skills in computer operating systems, interpersonal communication, and marketing techniques.