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• Consolidate quantitative data from multiple grant funding streams and present using data visualizations• Use inferential and descriptive statistics to analyze and interpret data for presentations• Collect and format content for weekly section newsletter• Assist in continuous quality improvement efforts• Collect information for upcoming MIECHV Needs Assessment and Family Home Visiting evaluation plan

• Prepare and send out pre- and post-surveys to education program sites• Enter survey data into REDCap or manually using Excel • Work in partnership with Prevention Research Center to analyze and interpret data• Collaborate with supervisor to develop a pilot process for youth-focused evaluation methods

• Conducted qualitative analysis to inform recommendations to disseminating Bright Futures, 4th Edition• Researched the health care system in Wyoming, existing child and adolescent health data, and previous efforts to improve well-visits • Facilitated key stakeholder interviews to understand opportunities and barriers to implementing guidelines • Created healthcare provider and family surveys using SurveyMonkey• Presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders via a PowerPoint presentation and written document

- Assist OSHII communication staff in successful execution of the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) communication plan- Research and create “stories from the field” to promote SHIP success stories (read by legislatures)- Contact key individuals from stories to gather information, quotes and pictures as needed- Consult with content experts in OSHII to develop and execute comprehensive communication materials- Developing knowledge of science-based communications best-practices, methods and tools for community health improvement strategies

- Developed academic briefs for a team of investigators in the Program in Health Disparities Research- Translated research into communication materials for diverse target audiences- Engaged with community members through questionnaires to gain perspective and level of understanding of health topics- Produced articles for The Connection, the Health Disparities Research quarterly newsletter, to highlight important findings- Built strong relationships among researchers and public health experts for ongoing communication- Presented creative material produced and planned for future projects at department meetings

Master’S Degree, Maternal And Child Health, Program Evaluation Minor

Activities and Societies: Minnesota Evaluation Association American Evaluation Association Minnesota Public Health Association

B.A, Global Studies; Environmental And Sustainable Development - Mass Communication