Melinda Dang, Mph Email & Phone Number

For over 10 years, the College Now Mentoring Program has connected thousands of local students and volunteer mentors. Many of College Now’s students are the first in their families to attend college, and all have demonstrated financial need.• Serve as main point of contact and support for cohort of around 550 pairs of college students and mentors through programming and individual assistance, including providing coaching for the mentee-mentor relationship• Respond to messages… Show more For over 10 years, the College Now Mentoring Program has connected thousands of local students and volunteer mentors. Many of College Now’s students are the first in their families to attend college, and all have demonstrated financial need.• Serve as main point of contact and support for cohort of around 550 pairs of college students and mentors through programming and individual assistance, including providing coaching for the mentee-mentor relationship• Respond to messages, conduct biweekly outreach, as well as other check-ins and follow-ups as needed, via email, call, and text to ensure that pairs are meeting mentoring program requirements• Connect people with appropriate resources• Strengthen program's materials (such as orientations) with information on diversity, equity and inclusion• Maintain accurate records of student data in various spreadsheets and databases• Create and facilitate meetings and events, such as mentor and mentee orientations• Design and distribute semester newsletters and DEI resource guides for program• Conduct 20+ mentor interviews Show less

Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service.I was placed at Cleveland Neighborhood Progress for a year and supported the efforts of the CDC Advancement & Resilience (CDCAR) team.• Supported the project management of Neighbor to Neighbor… Show more Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service.I was placed at Cleveland Neighborhood Progress for a year and supported the efforts of the CDC Advancement & Resilience (CDCAR) team.• Supported the project management of Neighbor to Neighbor Cleveland Program (N2N), a Cleveland Community Engagement and Data Collection Project, through tracking project timelines, maintaining meeting notes, and other tasks.• Collaborated with managers and team of 10 community engagement specialists and 37 ambassadors across Cleveland's community development corporations (CDCs).• Developed and disseminated 34 weekly newsletters with news and trends in digital equity, housing stability and community development and community engagement from local, regional and national levels.• Built and fostered relationships one-on-one and in group settings with internal and external partners. Show less

• Collaborated with staff and university partners to support 1,500 undergraduates through programming (e.g., education abroad, financial wellness, social) and mentorship• Coordinated monthly social leadership and diversity events/workshops/mixers• Sent weekly emails with curated information about reminders, opportunities and wellness tips• Supervised meetings of two student teams during fall semester• Conducted success coaching sessions by appointment with up to 328… Show more • Collaborated with staff and university partners to support 1,500 undergraduates through programming (e.g., education abroad, financial wellness, social) and mentorship• Coordinated monthly social leadership and diversity events/workshops/mixers• Sent weekly emails with curated information about reminders, opportunities and wellness tips• Supervised meetings of two student teams during fall semester• Conducted success coaching sessions by appointment with up to 328 students• Oversaw operations of the MSP student-led monthly newsletter team• Helped execute fall-semester 11-day Self-Care Series program and led 5 events with only a week's notice• Reviewed 100+ high school senior applications out of 5,000 applicant pool and assisted with conducting interviews for MSP Show less

“Creating a COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Campaign for Asian Americans in Ohio” - Culminating Project• Conducted semi-structured virtual focus groups with 11 key informants and community leaders to discuss vaccination attitudes and beliefs of Asians in Ohio to inform educational campaign creation• Designed educational materials (social media graphics, videos, and flyers) that are culturally appropriate and that will be translated in different languages• Developed dissemination and… Show more “Creating a COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Campaign for Asian Americans in Ohio” - Culminating Project• Conducted semi-structured virtual focus groups with 11 key informants and community leaders to discuss vaccination attitudes and beliefs of Asians in Ohio to inform educational campaign creation• Designed educational materials (social media graphics, videos, and flyers) that are culturally appropriate and that will be translated in different languages• Developed dissemination and implementation plan Show less

Remote

Ohio's COVID-19 Populations Needs Assessment • Analyzed 41 qualitative needs assessment survey responses with two fellow analysts and summarized barriers, needs, and ideas for COVID-19 response for Asian American communities in Ohio to make recommendations• Served on six-member expert panel committee to develop and evaluate recommendations and priorities for practice & policy• Wrote introduction of Asian American communities in Ohio for report• Single-handedly assembled lists… Show more Ohio's COVID-19 Populations Needs Assessment • Analyzed 41 qualitative needs assessment survey responses with two fellow analysts and summarized barriers, needs, and ideas for COVID-19 response for Asian American communities in Ohio to make recommendations• Served on six-member expert panel committee to develop and evaluate recommendations and priorities for practice & policy• Wrote introduction of Asian American communities in Ohio for report• Single-handedly assembled lists containing over 300 resources for the six identified communities of focus for the report (Asian Americans, Black and African Americans, Hispanic & Latino Americans, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, and people in rural areas/health professional shortage areas)• Communicated with team on Microsoft Teams Show less

Columbus, Ohio, United States

I completed my practicum with the Asian Festival Corporation - Health & Wellness Committee (AFHW).• Developed 60-minute training PowerPoint for health registration volunteers• Updated training handbook for health registration volunteers• Prepared in-person and online lesson plans for volunteer training • Planned a process and outcome evaluation of health registration volunteer program• Reflected on the experience of working in a culturally-based community organization•… Show more I completed my practicum with the Asian Festival Corporation - Health & Wellness Committee (AFHW).• Developed 60-minute training PowerPoint for health registration volunteers• Updated training handbook for health registration volunteers• Prepared in-person and online lesson plans for volunteer training • Planned a process and outcome evaluation of health registration volunteer program• Reflected on the experience of working in a culturally-based community organization• Adapted COVID-19 public health recommendations flyer from Seattle Public Health for Asians & Pacific Islanders in Ohio• Updated and consolidated email address lists for individuals and student organizations for future volunteer outreach efforts• Met weekly with preceptor and fellow intern Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Selected as one of six scholars for 12-week mentored internship and learning experience in San Francisco that helps underrepresented students pursue public health careers and address health disparities• Collaborated on projects with mentor Dr. Judy Tan at University of California, San Francisco • Wrote analytic memos for 40 qualitative interview transcripts to investigate mental health impacts of intersectional invisibility among Asian Pacific Islander sexual and gender… Show more • Selected as one of six scholars for 12-week mentored internship and learning experience in San Francisco that helps underrepresented students pursue public health careers and address health disparities• Collaborated on projects with mentor Dr. Judy Tan at University of California, San Francisco • Wrote analytic memos for 40 qualitative interview transcripts to investigate mental health impacts of intersectional invisibility among Asian Pacific Islander sexual and gender minorities• Developed and provided a 10 minute oral presentation individually at annual SHARP symposium and a 30 minute oral presentation with a colleague at a community health center in front of health providers• Attended 30 hours of seminars of research and practice in HIV/AIDS, mental health, and substance use Show less

Columbus, Oh

• Provided reception coverage and administrative support in the Director’s office • Scheduled meeting and event space reservations and set up for Weekly Forums, which are open to the Columbus community

Columbus, Ohio Area

Opioid StoryMap Project• Conducted qualitative interviews with first-responders in Columbus, OH to understand their roles and experiences with the opioid epidemic

Iowa City, Iowa Area

• Selected as one of 24 scholars from the United States and Puerto Rico for 2018 UI SROP• Worked one-on-one with a faculty mentor, Dr. Jessica Welburn Paige, assistant professor of sociology and African American studies, and graduate student, in qualitative methods (Dedoose software)• Prepared for graduate school through daily seminars and workshops for personal statements, financial aid, and GRE preparation• Volunteered with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity to build a home and… Show more • Selected as one of 24 scholars from the United States and Puerto Rico for 2018 UI SROP• Worked one-on-one with a faculty mentor, Dr. Jessica Welburn Paige, assistant professor of sociology and African American studies, and graduate student, in qualitative methods (Dedoose software)• Prepared for graduate school through daily seminars and workshops for personal statements, financial aid, and GRE preparation• Volunteered with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity to build a home and restock furniture in warehouse• Presented poster at Annual UI Summer Undergraduate Research Conference at culmination of eight-week program Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

June : Careers in Health and Medical Professions (CHAMPS) at Cleveland State University• Supervised 24 high school students during three week camp that explores health/medical field through labs, research, and field trips• Engaged in hands-on classroom activities that included topics such as microbiology, epidemiology, and evaluating antibiotics usage versus herbal remedies• Directed students in writing research papers and project presentations for camp culminationJuly :… Show more June : Careers in Health and Medical Professions (CHAMPS) at Cleveland State University• Supervised 24 high school students during three week camp that explores health/medical field through labs, research, and field trips• Engaged in hands-on classroom activities that included topics such as microbiology, epidemiology, and evaluating antibiotics usage versus herbal remedies• Directed students in writing research papers and project presentations for camp culminationJuly : • Supervised at week-long academic boot camp that provided financial literacy, math and science tutoring, ACT prep, leadership training, and school supplies• Supervised at three-day Hiram College Rural Excursion trip, which involved biomedical humanities and bioethics discussions, labs, mindfulness training, and visit to Amish country to gain cultural perspectives• Gained personal/professional development through art therapy and SOLE (self-organized learning environment) training, facilitated by NEOMED/AmeriCorps staff Show less

• Prepared classic and specialty milkshakes, fudge brownies, cookie a la modes, and other desserts• Distributed Tapingo take-out orders• Stocked supplies including soft-serve ice cream, condiments, milk, chocolates, and more• Worked average of 15 hours a week

Columbus, Ohio Area

College of Public Health - Office of Academic Programs and Student Services (OAPSS)• Assisted academic advisors and career services staff with special projects and copying/filing papers• Updated various databases using Microsoft Access• Answered front desk phone and interacted face-to-face with prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Mayor Frank G. Jackson's Youth Summer Employment Program:Special Projects Team:• Interned with a senior chemist at Cleveland Division of Water - Nottingham Water Treatment Plant for 8 weeks• Prepared chemical stock solutions in accordance with Ohio EPA standards and tracked inventory • Calibrated laboratory instruments including pH meter (3-point calibration) and DPD meter• Used chemicals and other lab equipment like analytical balance and pipettes• Collected water… Show more Mayor Frank G. Jackson's Youth Summer Employment Program:Special Projects Team:• Interned with a senior chemist at Cleveland Division of Water - Nottingham Water Treatment Plant for 8 weeks• Prepared chemical stock solutions in accordance with Ohio EPA standards and tracked inventory • Calibrated laboratory instruments including pH meter (3-point calibration) and DPD meter• Used chemicals and other lab equipment like analytical balance and pipettes• Collected water samples and recorded data such as the turbidity reading, filter effluent, temperature of raw water, and dissolved oxygen• Designed and presented Jeopardy-style trivia game to the public at the Great Lakes Science Center, during their Great Lakes Adventure Week, with topics including water treatment process, water cycle, and Lake Erie facts• Performed hands-on demonstrations of how to test for chlorine and phosphate in water and how to measure pH Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Mayor Frank G. Jackson's Summer Youth Employment Program:PSEOP (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program) Team:• Earned an A in a 4-credit hour Intro to Environmental Science class through Cleveland State University• Evaluated various parcels of neighborhood progress toward re-purposing vacant land and compiled data into a report for the Re-Imagining Cleveland Project• Conducted Phase I Environmental Science Assessment (ESA) by collecting data through a walking survey from… Show more Mayor Frank G. Jackson's Summer Youth Employment Program:PSEOP (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program) Team:• Earned an A in a 4-credit hour Intro to Environmental Science class through Cleveland State University• Evaluated various parcels of neighborhood progress toward re-purposing vacant land and compiled data into a report for the Re-Imagining Cleveland Project• Conducted Phase I Environmental Science Assessment (ESA) by collecting data through a walking survey from 29 parcels in an area of Cleveland to determine if there was possibility of contamination and classification of a brownfield• Researched history of parcels and properties in defined area by visiting county archives and library to examine federal and state documents and maps, as well as observing the area and interviewing individuals• Collaborated with team to prepare and present a 45-page report for the City of Cleveland Department of Economic Development• Spearheaded and developed layout for the assessment report; team members recognized me for my initiative Show less

Master'S Of Public Health, Public Health, 3.8

Track: Health Disparities Honors & Awards: University Fellowship

Bachelor Of Science In Public Health (Bsph), Sociology Specialization, 3.9

Activities and Societies: • Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Young Scholars Program • MUNDO (Multicultural Understanding.

Education record