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Silver Spring, Md, Us

Silver Spring, Md, Us

Assist in pulling, scanning, and georeferencing 1940 US Census enumeration district maps for a project on historic redlining and cognitive health outcomes, collaborating with researchers and archivists to ensure the accuracy of digitized data for an epidemiology study on early-life social and environmental exposures impacting late-life health

Administered testing accommodations through ATI exams and various tools, checked in students, proctored exams, and maintained a secure testing environment; served as a link between the testing room and main office, addressing issues for a smooth process; updated student records, organized testing materials, and upheld confidentiality agreements; managed emails from students and professors, printed and organized testing materials, and assisted with scheduling and administrative tasks.

Analyzed and visualized data from 40+ datasets to identify trends in stillbirths, neonatal, and infant mortalities, creating infographics for effective communication; collaborated with public health professionals and neighboring counties to prepare reports and recommend interventions addressing health disparities in Prince George’s County; managed data from sources like the Census Bureau and PG County Community Health Assessments to emphasize racial health disparities and resource allocation; engaged with a network of professionals to address health crises among women of color.

Implemented the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to integrate corporate social responsibility into business models, fostering ethical leadership and enhancing quality management, while developing an entrepreneurial mindset through critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and design innovation, and volunteering at local non-profits like A Wider Circle, UMD Campus, and The Alzheimer's Walk.

Kigali City, Rwanda

Analyzed the primary works of key authors in the field of Family Planning to identify parallels with our research; evaluated 11,098 datasets on contraceptive use across rural Rwandan clinics, creating cross tabulations and advanced charts using Stata; collected and analyzed 2,113 data points from five rural clinics in Rwanda, organizing the data in MS Excel with advanced charts and alignments; prepared the team’s findings in an abstract manuscript on the degree to which family planning clients in Rwanda receive their desired methods; led research efforts in collaboration with previous internship cohorts, examining implant removal gaps within Rwanda’s Family Planning Program, with opportunities for publication and project utilization.

Monitored gene expression in response to pathogens using *C. elegans* as a model system, aligning reads in the genome to compare conditions; evaluated over 120 sequence files for control and immune data in *Caenorhabditis* species; analyzed data using MEGA and R Studio, creating advanced charts, alignments, and graphs for 120 files; attended virtual seminars on innovative biomedical initiatives, including immunology, inclusive science communication, and gene therapy using CRISPR technology.

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Epidemiology

Activities and Societies: Association for Black Public Health Students

Public Health, 3.91 Gpa, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Southern Management Leadership Program, USG Student Ambassador, Association for Black Public Health Students.

Associate'S Degree, Public Health, Gpa: 3.8

Activities and Societies: Southern Management Leadership Program, Learning Assistant at MC, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society