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San Francisco Bay Area

Center for Data Science | Population Health DivisionDirectly supervise 3 Epidemiologists conducting annual reporting for 2 PHD programs. Manage team timelines, standards of work, and workflow processes to support data reporting and dashboard development.Lead data team for PHD’s community health assessment as part of public health department accreditation. Partner with leadership to identify key health metrics of interest, conduct and oversee health data analyses, and contribute to… Show more Center for Data Science | Population Health DivisionDirectly supervise 3 Epidemiologists conducting annual reporting for 2 PHD programs. Manage team timelines, standards of work, and workflow processes to support data reporting and dashboard development.Lead data team for PHD’s community health assessment as part of public health department accreditation. Partner with leadership to identify key health metrics of interest, conduct and oversee health data analyses, and contribute to production of the final data report.Published the 2023 Biennial Food Security and Equity Report. Led quantitative and qualitative analyses; served as data expert during 3 public meetings, helped write the final report; and co- presented report findings to the San Francisco Health Commission. Serve as the branch racial equity champion. Partner director on branch diversity, equity and inclusion goals and participate in a working group to improve HR equity practices. Show less

Berkeley, Ca

• Evaluation team member and data analyst for Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (NEOP), childcare, and WIC evaluation projects; total of 8 projects in varying stages. • Manage timeline and sub-contracts; diverse stakeholder communication; recruitment and data collection protocol development and execution; staff training; and assessment tool design. • Consult on study design, assessment tool development, and statistical techniques for 5 projects.• Analyze quantitative and… Show more • Evaluation team member and data analyst for Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (NEOP), childcare, and WIC evaluation projects; total of 8 projects in varying stages. • Manage timeline and sub-contracts; diverse stakeholder communication; recruitment and data collection protocol development and execution; staff training; and assessment tool design. • Consult on study design, assessment tool development, and statistical techniques for 5 projects.• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using SAS, R and EXCEL for 4 projects.3,4• Execute and train analysis team on proper data management. • Data collector on 5 projects; conduct key-informant interviews, focus groups, 24-hour dietary recalls, observational assessments and administer surveys. • Write and edit final reports and journal manuscripts; develop presentations for stakeholders and synthesize literature. Author on 2 evaluation reports and 2 in press manuscripts.3,4 • Disseminate project results at academic conferences and to research partners; develop oral presentations, academic posters, and communication materials. • ANR Wellness Committee member (Chair-elect June 2019); developed and disseminated Healthy Meeting Guidelines materials to all ANR county sites in California. • Institutional Review Board (IRB) experts committee member; serve as staff resource on protocol submissions to UC Davis and OSHPD IRBs. Show less

Palo Alto, Ca

• Research assistant on a systematic review, for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to compile evidence on interventions aimed at increasing water consumption in 0-5 year olds.• Review current literature using Covidence program.• Manage Covidence and PROSPERO platforms to ensure adherence to project timeline.

• RYD evaluation team member; assessing SNAP-ED RYD curriculum for High School students. • Administered focus groups, surveys, key-informant interviews, and environment assessments.• Coordinated data collection, data entry, data cleaning, and reviewed all evaluation tools used.• Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using SAS and Microsoft Excel.• Managed communication with various stakeholders such as IRB staff, school administrators and teachers at study sites to ensure… Show more • RYD evaluation team member; assessing SNAP-ED RYD curriculum for High School students. • Administered focus groups, surveys, key-informant interviews, and environment assessments.• Coordinated data collection, data entry, data cleaning, and reviewed all evaluation tools used.• Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data using SAS and Microsoft Excel.• Managed communication with various stakeholders such as IRB staff, school administrators and teachers at study sites to ensure project progressed according to timeline. • Synthesized results and assisted with preparation of final reports and presentations for California Department of Public Health, study participants, and NPI staff. Show less

Greater Boston Area

• CHOMPS team member; assessing child food pricing knowledge and purchasing behavior. • Organized data collection team, including scheduling of data collection days and staff meetings• Lead study site recruitment which involved communicating with various stakeholders such as school administrators and staff about research project goals. • Supervised the study’s consent protocol for participants to ensure adherence to IRB standards.• Managed project’s Excel spreadsheet including… Show more • CHOMPS team member; assessing child food pricing knowledge and purchasing behavior. • Organized data collection team, including scheduling of data collection days and staff meetings• Lead study site recruitment which involved communicating with various stakeholders such as school administrators and staff about research project goals. • Supervised the study’s consent protocol for participants to ensure adherence to IRB standards.• Managed project’s Excel spreadsheet including data entry and data cleaning tasks.• Developed survey tool and administered survey to elementary-aged students.• Collaborated with research team on preparation of project manuscripts. Show less

Boston, Ma

Scientific Basis of Nutrition: Micronutrients Teaching Assistant • Assist Professor Saltzman in the implementation of this Graduate level course focused on core nutrition science concepts.• Manage secretarial work, academic grading, class material development and coordination with students. • Requires strong communication skills, excellent time management and organization

Sacramento, California Area

• Work directly with providers to assist with documentation of patient’s medical information into Cerner, an electronic medical records system.• Document interactions between patient and provider• Communicate updates on laboratory and radiology reports with provider in order to keep provider better organized.

Program development: plan and implement daily afterschool program activities at two lowincomehousing communities within Yolo County. Provide homework assistance as well ascoordinate physical and art activities.• Community outreach: work with the local county food bank, public health department, and otherorganizations on the UC Davis campus to create fiscally responsible enrichment opportunities forthe program.• Volunteer coordination: recruit and manage mentors who… Show more Program development: plan and implement daily afterschool program activities at two lowincomehousing communities within Yolo County. Provide homework assistance as well ascoordinate physical and art activities.• Community outreach: work with the local county food bank, public health department, and otherorganizations on the UC Davis campus to create fiscally responsible enrichment opportunities forthe program.• Volunteer coordination: recruit and manage mentors who assist with program activities.• Fiscal oversight: maintain the budget for the programs’ supplies and special events. Show less

• Contributed to two separate projects: Imbalance of Cortical Interneurons in Autism (in progress) and Cortical Development in an Autoimmune Autism Animal Model (completed).• Sectioned mouse and human brain tissue of interest for imaging using Cryostat or Vibratome equipment.• Performed immunoflourescence protocols in order to isolate cell populations of interest.• Imaged mouse tissue sections using Nikon Electron microscope.• Standardized Golgi staining protocol on human brain… Show more • Contributed to two separate projects: Imbalance of Cortical Interneurons in Autism (in progress) and Cortical Development in an Autoimmune Autism Animal Model (completed).• Sectioned mouse and human brain tissue of interest for imaging using Cryostat or Vibratome equipment.• Performed immunoflourescence protocols in order to isolate cell populations of interest.• Imaged mouse tissue sections using Nikon Electron microscope.• Standardized Golgi staining protocol on human brain tissue.• Analyzed microscopy images on Adobe Photoshop.• Maintained Excel spreadsheets of quantitative data from microscopy image analysis.• Managed lab cleanliness by stocking supplies, preparing stock solutions, and sanitizing dishware in accordance with OSHA protocols. Show less

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Epidemiology And Biostatistics

Master'S Degree, Nutrition Sciences

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Global Medical Brigades, FIMRC With Honors