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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Leading after-action reviews to ensure quality control of dissemination products and deliverables- Executing rapid cycle evaluation of data capacity and technical assistance support strategies.- Contributing to the development of survey instruments and evaluation indicators for quality improvement.- Writing monthly program monitoring and feedback analysis using plain language best practices to evaluate technical assistance activities for 350+ grantees. - Institutionalizing… Show more - Leading after-action reviews to ensure quality control of dissemination products and deliverables- Executing rapid cycle evaluation of data capacity and technical assistance support strategies.- Contributing to the development of survey instruments and evaluation indicators for quality improvement.- Writing monthly program monitoring and feedback analysis using plain language best practices to evaluate technical assistance activities for 350+ grantees. - Institutionalizing skillsets using knowledge management libraries, checklists, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job aids. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Using the R statistical software to provide methodological assistance and guidance on a content analysis of COVID-19 communications grounded in Critical Race Theory - Conducting an automated content analysis in R using the quanteda, quanteda.textmodels, tidyverse, readtext, and flextable packages- Calculating Krippendorf alpha scores in R to assist with the training of qualitative coders for a thematic analysis of coronavirus-related health communications using the irr package in R… Show more - Using the R statistical software to provide methodological assistance and guidance on a content analysis of COVID-19 communications grounded in Critical Race Theory - Conducting an automated content analysis in R using the quanteda, quanteda.textmodels, tidyverse, readtext, and flextable packages- Calculating Krippendorf alpha scores in R to assist with the training of qualitative coders for a thematic analysis of coronavirus-related health communications using the irr package in R - Assisting with training of qualitative coders conducting a thematic analysis rooted in CDC's Crisis and Risk Emergency Communication (CERC) model - Assessing the feasibility of optical character recognition (OCR) in R for web-scraping health communication images using the magick and tesseract packages in R - Developing topic models for coronavirus-related health communications to validate and supplement the manual thematic coding analysis- Assisting LatinoLinq, a community-based org in Atlanta, with building out data collection and analysis infrastructure and evaluation frameworks to build capacity for grant writing and management- Leading policy analysis research collaborative to examine policy mechanisms for physician-pharmacist inter-professional collaboration as an HIV treatment and prevention strategy- Led the environmental assessment and literature review of the homelessness intervention evidence based for HOPE Atlanta Show less

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

- Driving continuous quality improvement and data-driven decision making by using ETL software (e.g., Power BI) to monitor and evaluate fellowship training programs with 100+ trainees- Supporting a quantitative evaluation of training survey items used by 1M+ learners in the CDC TRAIN learning management system to improve survey design quality and efficiency (R/RStudio, Python, Power BI). - Consulting on performance measure and indicator development to design effective monitoring… Show more - Driving continuous quality improvement and data-driven decision making by using ETL software (e.g., Power BI) to monitor and evaluate fellowship training programs with 100+ trainees- Supporting a quantitative evaluation of training survey items used by 1M+ learners in the CDC TRAIN learning management system to improve survey design quality and efficiency (R/RStudio, Python, Power BI). - Consulting on performance measure and indicator development to design effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning action plans for workforce development initiatives- Strategically communicating in multiple written and verbal formats using CDC's clear communication index and data visualization/UX best practices for diverse audiences.- Evaluating workforce development and career fellowship programs using CDC's Evaluation Framework to strengthen the public health workforce.- Leading rapid environmental scan/cooperative market analysis of workforce development activities to minimize duplication of effort and support systems-level strategic planning- Led the analysis of a training needs assessment and created a digital dashboard to guide future DEIABA training development for 300+ staff. - Led market analysis and environmental scan of industry partners to identify best practices in workforce development and training for the public health workforce. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Serving as task lead for mixed-methods process and outcome evaluation of disease outbreak response using CDC's evaluation framework to generate insights related to program quality improvement.- Providing technical assistance on qualitative analysis methods to build team capacity to generate actionable recommendations from large and unstructured program implementation datasets.- Wrote and refined codebook to qualitatively analyze 60+ in-depth interviews and focus groups to streamline… Show more - Serving as task lead for mixed-methods process and outcome evaluation of disease outbreak response using CDC's evaluation framework to generate insights related to program quality improvement.- Providing technical assistance on qualitative analysis methods to build team capacity to generate actionable recommendations from large and unstructured program implementation datasets.- Wrote and refined codebook to qualitatively analyze 60+ in-depth interviews and focus groups to streamline the analysis plan for mixed-methods reporting.- Serving as task lead for development of machine learning algorithms for text classification using support vector classifiers, naive bayes, and logistic regression models.- Using team-based data science project management tools such as Enterprise Data Analytics and Visualization (EDAV) platform, GitLab/Github, Microsoft O365/Sharepoint, RSQL via Microsoft Azure SQL Server Management Studio, and Jupyter Notebook to produce data analysis deliverables from disparate data sources. - Accessing public and private travel and mobility data to support fulfillment of travel information data requests for disease surveillance and strategic decision-making.- Demonstrating proficiency in Power BI, R/RStudio, and Python for data analytics tasks. Show less

Supporting the Social Welfare Coordinating Group with peer review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses submitted under Campbell Collaboration's registration protocol.

San Francisco, California, United States

Consultant with the inaugural cohort of the Building Healthy Places Network CIRE Consulting Partnership

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Translating public health and life course perspectives into culturally-relevant perinatal communications - Writing video scripts, blog posts, and articles related to perinatal health messaging - Conducting background research on the current state of perinatal health (e.g. maternal and child mortality and morbidity, risk factors for perinatal health issues, common medical treatments and self-care planning for perinatal health planning)- Conducting target audience segmentation to… Show more - Translating public health and life course perspectives into culturally-relevant perinatal communications - Writing video scripts, blog posts, and articles related to perinatal health messaging - Conducting background research on the current state of perinatal health (e.g. maternal and child mortality and morbidity, risk factors for perinatal health issues, common medical treatments and self-care planning for perinatal health planning)- Conducting target audience segmentation to tailor messages to specific populations - Demonstrating proficiency in the use of style guides in developing health messaging - Using CDC's plain writing plan to promote health literacy among target audiences - Collaborating substantively in the editing and proofreading process of health messaging Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Evaluating the social impact of 250+ interventions using Mission Measurement's Impact Genome software- Leading the statistical analysis of large social impact datasets (600+ variables) using R and RStudio- Providing quantitative data analysis expertise to an interdisciplinary research and evaluation team - Implementing the use of codebooks, data dictionaries, SoPs, and diverse data structures to facilitate team-based research

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Improved meta-analysis training grant resubmission score from 2.15 to 1.57, reflecting an Outstanding review rating from a panel of IES training grant reviewers- Leading the instructional design of 2 meta-analysis methods training programs with 30+ participants using the Canvas LMS - Launched the Meta-Analysis Learning Information Center, increasing our Community of Practice to 200+ unique meta-analysis users spread over 27 countries - Increasing the reach of our Community of… Show more - Improved meta-analysis training grant resubmission score from 2.15 to 1.57, reflecting an Outstanding review rating from a panel of IES training grant reviewers- Leading the instructional design of 2 meta-analysis methods training programs with 30+ participants using the Canvas LMS - Launched the Meta-Analysis Learning Information Center, increasing our Community of Practice to 200+ unique meta-analysis users spread over 27 countries - Increasing the reach of our Community of Practice to over +300 via a virtual seminar series in partnership with the American Education Research Association- Supervising a doctoral-level graduate research assistant for course design and meta-analysis research responsibilities - Providing research support for both public and private evidence synthesis research firms- Providing proofreading and editing support on the systematic review and meta-analysis chapter on APA's forthcoming edition of the Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology - Created 20+ meta-analysis instructional videos as informed by participant feedback and training needs analyses- Improved video development process by implementing style guides, accessibility requirements, and brand awareness Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Coordinating training activities for two meta-analysis methods training programs funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (MATI) and the National Science Foundation (MMARI).- Creating over 20+ instructional video guides for conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. - Performing statistical techniques (e.g. inverse-variance weighting methods, hierarchical modeling designs, etc.) in the R software environment using relevant utility packages for meta-analysis (e.g. metafor… Show more - Coordinating training activities for two meta-analysis methods training programs funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (MATI) and the National Science Foundation (MMARI).- Creating over 20+ instructional video guides for conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. - Performing statistical techniques (e.g. inverse-variance weighting methods, hierarchical modeling designs, etc.) in the R software environment using relevant utility packages for meta-analysis (e.g. metafor, tidyverse, clubSandwich, robuMeta, meta).- Conducting a mixed-methods, formative evaluation to guide strategic planning of the methods training programs.- Applying instructional design and learning theory concepts to develop research synthesis training materials using various learning management systems (e.g. Canvas, iCollege, Google Classroom, Sakai).- Drafted the conceptual framework and outcome reporting sections for the MATI 2021 grant resubmission to the Institute of Education Sciences. - Leading the web design of a meta-analysis learning information center (MALIC) pursuant to the dissemination plan requirement for IES/NSF training grants. - Assisting with Campbell Collaboration peer reviews of meta-analyses and systematic review manuscripts.- Identifying, retrieving, and applying data cleaning frameworks (e.g. tidyverse) to prepare meta-analysis datasets for andragogical instruction.- Collaborating with search specialists and research libraries to conduct information retrieval of meta-analytic studies.- Event planning for virtual information sessions as well as in-person training workshops.- Developing participant-facing communication deliverables to facilitate strategic planning.= Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Collaborated on a formative program evaluation of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's adolescent liver transplant program.

Atlanta, Georgia

- Utilizing an adaptive framework protocol to develop a randomized control trial (RCT) aimed to enhance HIV prevention services in community pharmacies- Gaining experience working with NIH-funded R34 planning grants- Utilizing the Framework Method of thematic analysis to synthesize qualitative data- Demonstrating proficiency in MAXQDA for qualitative data analysis - Utilizing cultural humility practices to conduct qualitative research with hard-to-reach populations-… Show more - Utilizing an adaptive framework protocol to develop a randomized control trial (RCT) aimed to enhance HIV prevention services in community pharmacies- Gaining experience working with NIH-funded R34 planning grants- Utilizing the Framework Method of thematic analysis to synthesize qualitative data- Demonstrating proficiency in MAXQDA for qualitative data analysis - Utilizing cultural humility practices to conduct qualitative research with hard-to-reach populations- Incorporating Health Belief Model, Cohen's model of structural access, and grounded theory to guide qualitative research- Assisting with the collection, entry, management, and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data- Assisting with a systematic review aimed at identifying best practices in opioid prevention and treatment in the United States- Analyzing policy to identify mechanisms to enhance PrEP delivery in community pharmacies - Utilizing the Think-a-Loud protocol to facilitate usability testing of social network analysis software- Developing proficiency in SAS and R for quantitative data analysis Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

- Assisted with instructional design for the History of Public Health and LGBTQ Health Seminar courses.- Applied culturally humble concepts and practices within the learning environment. - Assisted with grading of assessments, presentations, structured discussion groups, and projects. - Facilitated understanding of complex behavioral health and social science theories to public health professionals.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I led the quantitative analysis arm of a community needs assessment for the Georgia Department of Public Health's Opioid Response Unit. I developed a theoretically-informed analysis plan that used Diffusion of Innovation theory to create data-driven insights to improve data access, sharing, and utilization among the Opioid Response Unit's task force.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Wrote and maintained codebook designed to guide the screening and data extraction process of over 3,400 studies identified in a comprehensive systematic review of peer-reviewed, published studies. - Updated codebook as needed throughout the screening and data extraction process- Conducted a hand-search to obtain additional studies not retrieved in the literature search by searching the reference lists of included studies and searching the table of contents of relevant peer-reviewed… Show more - Wrote and maintained codebook designed to guide the screening and data extraction process of over 3,400 studies identified in a comprehensive systematic review of peer-reviewed, published studies. - Updated codebook as needed throughout the screening and data extraction process- Conducted a hand-search to obtain additional studies not retrieved in the literature search by searching the reference lists of included studies and searching the table of contents of relevant peer-reviewed journals- Assisted in updating the EndNote Library with all studies retrieved in the literature search, hand search, and background literature to be used in future manuscript writing.- Independently screened 3,400 studies for inclusion criteria and extracted data from included studies with other trained researchers. - Independently conducted risk of bias assessments for included studies.- Reviewed discrepancies and facilitated the reconciliation process.- Produced the first results of the review by creating a summary table describing the study characteristics of included studies.- Created a fact sheet describing the systematic review process including a description of the purpose, problem statement, methods, and preliminary results, including the PRISM flowchart and descriptive statistics of the findings. - Drafted the introduction section of the manuscript. Show less

Atlanta, Ga

- Conducted refugee-specific mental health screenings for early detection of mental health issues- Utilized project management and coordination practices to develop and implement refugee-focused mental health literacy and stress management programs- Conducted organizational communication between local, state, and regional social service agencies to process public benefits - Developed individualized service plans for direct service clients- Planned and implemented culturally… Show more - Conducted refugee-specific mental health screenings for early detection of mental health issues- Utilized project management and coordination practices to develop and implement refugee-focused mental health literacy and stress management programs- Conducted organizational communication between local, state, and regional social service agencies to process public benefits - Developed individualized service plans for direct service clients- Planned and implemented culturally humble public transportation orientations in partnership with a federally qualified health center- Performed medical case management and patient navigation between primary and specialty care networks for a caseload of 40+ clients and their families - Performed HIPAA-compliant data entry and management of potentially identifiable health information using the Efforts-to-Outcomes (ETO) case management software- Developed promotional materials, copy, and collateral for refugee health and wellness programs - Utilized capacity building practices to enhance intensive case management service offerings and improve client experiences- Identified, recruited, and managed a revolving cohort of student and community volunteers to build capacity for the Intensive Case Management program- Gained experience working on a Kaiser Permanente-funded grant program to promote refugee mental health Show less

Athens, Georgia Area

- Leveraged organizational communication between public and private community stakeholders- Conducted data management, entry, and analysis of physical activity campaigns- Created and managed content across multiple social media channels for targeted audience communication- Developed and managed a social media calendar for statewide newsletter with over 100,000 subscribers- Assisted with the development of health communication collateral and copy for physical activity programs… Show more - Leveraged organizational communication between public and private community stakeholders- Conducted data management, entry, and analysis of physical activity campaigns- Created and managed content across multiple social media channels for targeted audience communication- Developed and managed a social media calendar for statewide newsletter with over 100,000 subscribers- Assisted with the development of health communication collateral and copy for physical activity programs and events- Conducted event planning and coordination for community outreach, lead generation, and follow-up- Provided technical assistance for stakeholders utilizing the Walk Georgia fitness platform and campaign toolkits- Utilized health and scientific communication strategies to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate targeted audience messaging Show less

Health Sciences Campus - Wright Hall

- Conducted community outreach to recruit a purposive sample of participants in an HIV research study- Implemented HIV/AIDS prevention best practices to conduct pilot testing for a quantitative survey- Incorporated elements of social justice, activism, and LGBT advocacy into research practice- Familiarized myself with Health Professional Shortage Area literature in the healthcare policy space - Gained experience with email pinging software and cold-calling - Assisted with… Show more - Conducted community outreach to recruit a purposive sample of participants in an HIV research study- Implemented HIV/AIDS prevention best practices to conduct pilot testing for a quantitative survey- Incorporated elements of social justice, activism, and LGBT advocacy into research practice- Familiarized myself with Health Professional Shortage Area literature in the healthcare policy space - Gained experience with email pinging software and cold-calling - Assisted with survey design, deployment, and analysis Show less

221 Memorial Hall - Uga

- Event planning and management- Contributed to newsletter focused on promoting LGBT awareness and civic engagement- Cultural competency training for public health students regarding LGBT public health care- Developed curricula for cultural competency training focused on institutions of higher learning- HIV/AIDS testing intake - Cross-cultural communication- Volunteer coordination and management

Athens, Georgia Area

I was an undergraduate research assistant for UGA's Health Policy and Management Department. The study I worked on focused on identifying the number of health care providers in Athens that accepted Medicaid or Medicare-insured patients in order to determine the ration of providers that accepted these patients to those who didn't. The purpose of the study was to support the case for establishing Athens as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) in order to encourage medical schools to send… Show more I was an undergraduate research assistant for UGA's Health Policy and Management Department. The study I worked on focused on identifying the number of health care providers in Athens that accepted Medicaid or Medicare-insured patients in order to determine the ration of providers that accepted these patients to those who didn't. The purpose of the study was to support the case for establishing Athens as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) in order to encourage medical schools to send more medical residents to Athens to offset the health professional shortage. I conducted literature reviews and identified and screened eligible participants for the survey we used to collect our data. Show less

Athens, Georgia Area

My primary responsibility was collecting data and performing experiments to measure the biological production of dimethyl disulfide (DMS) in three species of marine bacteria. The purpose of these experiments was to assess the viability of reproducing this biological production to facilitate the creation of clouds over marine environments to combat global warming. I learned how to perform basic data entry, illustrate data with graphs and tables, laboratory organization skills, teamwork, and… Show more My primary responsibility was collecting data and performing experiments to measure the biological production of dimethyl disulfide (DMS) in three species of marine bacteria. The purpose of these experiments was to assess the viability of reproducing this biological production to facilitate the creation of clouds over marine environments to combat global warming. I learned how to perform basic data entry, illustrate data with graphs and tables, laboratory organization skills, teamwork, and demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills to a panel of marine biologists from the University of Georgia. Show less

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Behavioral Sciences And Health Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Promotion And Behavior (Public Health)

Activities and Societies: Lambda Alliance Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention LGBT Resource Center Student Ambassadorship.

Minor, Communication And Media Studies