Katharine Olson, Mphtm Email & Phone Number

Led data collection and data quality management for 2 projects (the Launch and Scale Speedometer and the COVID Global Accountability Platform); - Collected and synthesized data on COVID vaccine purchases, donations, and therapeutic purchases, across multiple databases and public news sources. - Wrote 20 COVID Accountability Reports which analyzed multiple data sources over time to track progress, successes, and opportunities for improvement of the COVID-19… Show more Led data collection and data quality management for 2 projects (the Launch and Scale Speedometer and the COVID Global Accountability Platform); - Collected and synthesized data on COVID vaccine purchases, donations, and therapeutic purchases, across multiple databases and public news sources. - Wrote 20 COVID Accountability Reports which analyzed multiple data sources over time to track progress, successes, and opportunities for improvement of the COVID-19 response. - Collaborated with WHO and Johns Hopkins University on a rapid systematic review of enablers, barriers, and lessons learned during the implementation of COVID-19 vaccines.Co-led data collection, extraction, analysis, and assisted with key informant interviews for an evaluation of global health market shaping efforts over the last 10 years to synthesize learnings into actionable recommendations for the field moving forward. Show less

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Performed regular ELISA testing of up to 200 Covid-19 samples/week for various ongoing research studies at Tulane and other academic institutions, applying BSL-2 lab safety practices.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Initiated an initiative on menstruation education and products: - Distributed free menstruation products and safer sex kits for Tulane's graduate campus. - Developed and implemented marketing strategies for the menstruation products and safer sex kits through Facebook, video, Instagram, and Twitter. - Assisted with Campus Cup event to distribute free menstrual cups to graduate students in partnership with AllMatters. Wrote and edited fliers 3x/semester (Stall… Show more Initiated an initiative on menstruation education and products: - Distributed free menstruation products and safer sex kits for Tulane's graduate campus. - Developed and implemented marketing strategies for the menstruation products and safer sex kits through Facebook, video, Instagram, and Twitter. - Assisted with Campus Cup event to distribute free menstrual cups to graduate students in partnership with AllMatters. Wrote and edited fliers 3x/semester (Stall Street Journals) targeting important health issues for graduate students, which included how to access featured resources at Tulane. Created a QR code linked form to track usage and stock-outs of safer sex kits across campus to accurately manage stock and address stock-outs in a timely manner. Show less

Conducted data cleaning on a large data set of antibiotic dispensing records from 6 tertiary hospitals in Jordan.Coded all antibiotics in the data set based on the WHO's anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system to identify the WHO defined daily dose (DDD).

Botswana

Created a support group for 20 adolescents living with HIV to foster relationships with their peers and with clinic staff and conducted health presentations to educate the adolescents on their disease and how to manage it.Strengthened outreach work in HIV prevention, treatment, adherence, and care for people living with HIV in Botswana through periodic clinic outreach activities in hard-to-reach areas which serviced a total of 300 people during my service.Implemented Grassroots… Show more Created a support group for 20 adolescents living with HIV to foster relationships with their peers and with clinic staff and conducted health presentations to educate the adolescents on their disease and how to manage it.Strengthened outreach work in HIV prevention, treatment, adherence, and care for people living with HIV in Botswana through periodic clinic outreach activities in hard-to-reach areas which serviced a total of 300 people during my service.Implemented Grassroots Soccer programs that used soccer to facilitate discussions on HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention for 30 adolescents.Trained 70+ Peace Corps Volunteers and health care workers in proper supply chain management procedures.Acted as the vice-chair of the Committee for Supply Chain Management to assist the Committee chair in writing thorough training summaries to share with USAID and other partners, compiling proposed improvements to the SOP manual, writing meeting minutes, and other administrative tasks. - Collaborated with the committee to address needs of Volunteers implementing supply chain activities in their health facilities, and implemented a tool to evaluate the impact of supply chain activities on stock-outs and stock management metrics over time. Conducted long-term supply chain capacity training of two young adult volunteers in the pharmacy at Nata Clinic. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Created and delivered health education presentations during lunchtime at local Title 1 middle schools, reaching approximately 200 students at each school. Taught concepts related to asthma and tobacco use. Created and led games and activities to reinforce concepts taught during lunchtime presentations. Designed and implemented a leadership class curriculum mirroring the same concepts mentioned during the lunchtime presentations.

Kampala, Uganda

Assisted with the U.S government initiative to address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic in the PEPFAR Uganda office through writing reports, budget requests, conducting research, and taking meeting minutes. Supported the team in coordination, planning, and data analysis, as well as collaborated with multiple interagency teams such as CDC and USAID. Performed Site Improvement Through Monitoring System (SIMS) visits to evaluate service delivery among PEPFAR funded health centers… Show more Assisted with the U.S government initiative to address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic in the PEPFAR Uganda office through writing reports, budget requests, conducting research, and taking meeting minutes. Supported the team in coordination, planning, and data analysis, as well as collaborated with multiple interagency teams such as CDC and USAID. Performed Site Improvement Through Monitoring System (SIMS) visits to evaluate service delivery among PEPFAR funded health centers. Collaborated with technical working groups specifically around the DREAMS program which focuses on helping young girls become determined, resilient, empowered, AIDS-free, mentored, and safe women. Participated in regular meetings with local government counterparts surrounding the President’s Fast Track Initiative, Differentiated Service Delivery, and other initiatives. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Participated in faculty-led research at Furman University on the effects of a high-fat diet on the integrity of the blood-brain barrier in rats. Performed statistical analysis of data using R studio and Image J.Gained technical biological laboratory skills in: immunohistochemistry, behavioral and cognitive testing on rodents, dissection and euthanasia of rodents, cryostat sectioning, tissue mounting on slides, pipetting, and sterile sample collection.Presented findings… Show more Participated in faculty-led research at Furman University on the effects of a high-fat diet on the integrity of the blood-brain barrier in rats. Performed statistical analysis of data using R studio and Image J.Gained technical biological laboratory skills in: immunohistochemistry, behavioral and cognitive testing on rodents, dissection and euthanasia of rodents, cryostat sectioning, tissue mounting on slides, pipetting, and sterile sample collection.Presented findings through two poster presentations (Society for Neuroscience and Furman Engaged). Show less

Monrovia, Liberia

Participated in several aspects of global health control and prevention during the West Africa Ebola outbreaks. These aspects included fast paced involvement in: logistic organization, epidemiological tracing, meetings with local government officials, technical assistance for laboratories testing for Ebolavirus disease (EVD), and contact tracing known contacts with EVD.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Tropical Medicine

Activities and Societies: Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society, Eta Chapter, inducted 2022. Coursework in: Helminthology, Protozoology.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General And Public Health (Double Major)

Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma- Director of Alumni Relations, Director of E-Communications, and T-Shirt Chair; Furman University.