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Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

• Provide senior leadership and strategic guidance to Los Angeles County-funded projects across West Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Culver City, and Santa Monica. • Oversee and direct data collection/analysis, media advocacy, community organizing, community coalitions, and policy/systems change activities.• Serve as IPS’s representative with Los Angeles County funders and oversee program evaluation and compliance.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Responsible for engaging with our organization's network of hundreds of national and international partners to help bridge SalivaDirect's internal efforts with external partnerships• Manage and execute day-to-day interactions with network laboratories, businesses, and government officials • Manage and oversee program communications, monitor lab and testing metrics, identify future outreach potential, and advance mobile/on-site SARS-CoV-2 testing operations.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Provided teaching support and guest-lectured in areas of expertise for a 70+ student MPH course: Qualitative Research Methods in Public Health: A course that introduces students to various epistemological, philosophical, and ethical considerations involved in conducting full-length qualitative and mixed-methods research.• Facilitated weekly lab sections teaching students how to manage and analyze qualitative data using NVivo data analysis software.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Provided teaching support for a 400+ student MPH course: Social Justice and Health Equity: A multidisciplinary course that teaches and prepares students to critically analyze and address systems and processes that perpetuate unequal and unjust burdens on health.• Led a weekly discussion section of 26 students where I facilitated group-based discussions, led case-study and scenario activities, and helped students write and deliver oral testimonies.

District Of Columbia, United States

• Implemented and amended 5 policies at the federal, state, and local levels that broadened the scope of school-based health centers (SBHCs) to help re-engage at-risk and vulnerable youth populations.• Conducted research and literature reviews to develop fact sheets, moderated Think Tank webinars and listening sessions, led community needs assessment efforts, analyzed qualitative interviews with community stakeholders, and facilitated community partner forums with policy administrators.

Greater Seattle Area

• Provided confidential health education counseling to middle and high school students at 2 school- based health centers.• Advised students on risk-reduction behaviors such as birth control and STI education, substance use counseling, and healthy lifestyle modifications to optimize health and improve school truancy rates.• Utilized my training as a Certified Diabetes and Chronic Disease Paraprofessional to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate counseling services to our… Show more • Provided confidential health education counseling to middle and high school students at 2 school- based health centers.• Advised students on risk-reduction behaviors such as birth control and STI education, substance use counseling, and healthy lifestyle modifications to optimize health and improve school truancy rates.• Utilized my training as a Certified Diabetes and Chronic Disease Paraprofessional to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate counseling services to our adult patient population at our partner community health center. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Led a year-long organization-wide initiative to increase youth patient accessibility to their annual wellness exams and vaccinations.• Conducted quantitative data analysis, assessed quality improvement metrics, and implemented clinical workflow changes to improve patient care coordination, reduce patient healthcare access barriers, and streamline interdepartmental referrals.• Program success helped ICHS earn a "2017 Top Performer" award for well-child metrics, resulting in a $550,000… Show more • Led a year-long organization-wide initiative to increase youth patient accessibility to their annual wellness exams and vaccinations.• Conducted quantitative data analysis, assessed quality improvement metrics, and implemented clinical workflow changes to improve patient care coordination, reduce patient healthcare access barriers, and streamline interdepartmental referrals.• Program success helped ICHS earn a "2017 Top Performer" award for well-child metrics, resulting in a $550,000 merit-based grant.• Proficiency in EPIC and NextGen Electronic Health Records Systems Show less

Greater Seattle Area

• Conducted census and population analysis to critically assess the impact of zip code, districting, and socioeconomic strata on food, housing, and transportation insecurity in King County, WA.• Engaged with and connected low-income families to governmental aid, insurance/healthcare services, and community resource programs to reduce access barriers and improve long-term health.

University Of Washington

• Tennis instructor through University of Washington Athletics - Recreational Sports Division. Taught weekly lessons at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced (tournament) levels.

University Of Washington

• Developed and taught a 2-credit undergraduate intro to public health course that offered students a broad understanding of public health as an academic discipline.• Facilitated group discussions which cultivated a strengths-based learning environment that fostered student leadership and professional growth.

Greater Seattle Area

• Conducted research on the utility of vertical plant gardens using photocatalysis and phytoremediation as a method to reduce toxic VOC gases, improve indoor air quality, reduce HVAC costs, and improve occupational/worker health and productivity.

University Of Washington

• Utilized graphic design skills and softwares to design flyers, brochures, informational pamphlets, and student handbooks for use by the organization• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, InDesign, and Canva

University Of Washington

• Provided comprehensive college admissions and FAFSA counseling to low-income high school students in King County, WA

Harborview Medical Center

• Provided pre/post operative patient care services to ophthalmology patients• Generated referrals and conducted patient follow-up calls• Assisted with office administrative tasks

Masters In Public Health (Mph), Department Of Social And Behavioral Sciences; Concentration In U.S. Health & Justice

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Health