Melanie Morris Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

New York, United States

LAtino Sleep and Health Study: (September 2018 to June 2020)Collaborate with the research team to program, edit, and distribute screener and baseline psychosocial surveys for NIH/NHLBI funded study using Qualtrics [survey software platform]; Recruit study participants via phone, email, and at community events; Conduct screening and baseline psychosocial surveys; Extract polysomnography (PSG) data using the Secure Data Enclave and Microsoft Excel; Manage social media accounts to disseminate scientific health information Supervisor: Carmela Alcántara, PhD, Principal Investigator Dormir Mejor: (May 2019 to June 2020)Collaborate with the research team to develop and edit study materials (interview guides, flyers, etc.) for NIH/NHLBI funded study; Coordinate and manage collection of up-to-date information of CBT-I and other sleep providers, other national organizations, such as the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and sleep health information for website; Created web interface for “Sleep Health Community Resources”, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) provider and sleep disorder resource list curated for participants who are seeking treatment for their insomnia; Developed sleep health infographics for website Supervisor: Carmela Alcántara, PhD, Principal Investigator

New York, United States

• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of pre-doctoral students, director of patient services, faculty, and clinic administrators to identify barriers to quality oral health care and patient-centered care• Evaluated and provided care management/crisis intervention for a case load up to 10 patients. • Created lecture material and taught 8 discussion-based lectures for dental students promoting an open and interactive classroom environment for enhanced inter-professional learning on communication and navigating challenging situations• Conducted a systematic review of social work framework utilization in an academic dental school settings

New York, United States

• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of lawyers, patient advocates, and administrators to attain best possible legal outcomes for people who are in contact with the criminal justice system• Provided comprehensive social service support for a case load of up to 15 individuals• Conducted 2 pre-pleading investigations for presentation to court officials

New York, United States

• Managed a caseload of 4 families to facilitate telecommunication between children and their parents who are currently incarcerated• Established new partnerships with 4 child-welfare agencies and 2 NYC public defender offices • Created presentations and materials on mission and services offered by agency

Greater New York City Area

• Collaborated with the Our Voice NYC team to facilitate nonpartisan discussions between young people and contribute to discourse on local public policy issues• Developed a business plan detailing mission, goals, proposed solution and potential funding sources to assist in the transition of the organization to a for-profit company

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

• Conducted 5 key informant interviews on the clinical and administrative practices of St. John’s of God Clinic in Accra, Ghana• Presented research findings to Executive Board of St. John’s of God Clinic in Accra• Assisted Public Health Nurses in administering routine screenings and immunizations to 15 local children ages 0-5 in the Amrahia communitySupervisor: Carline Bennett, MA, Director of Ozanam Scholars Program & Manouchkathe Cassagnol, Pharm.D., Associate Clinical Professor

Limón Indanza Canton, Morona Santiago, Ecuador

• Conducted 8 30-minute interviews with elders, youth, community leaders, and other stakeholders of 4 Shuar Indigenous communities• Analyzed interview recordings and field notes to identify key themes• Collaborated with community leaders to develop project proposal for interactive community action workshopsSupervisor: Barrett Brenton, PhD, Associate Professor & Preety Gadhoke, PhD, Assistant Professor

• Shadowed six dentists in Queens and Long Island • Consulted with the patients, providing support prior to receiving treatment to reduce dental anxiety• Collected observational data on experience, reporting findings on diversity of dentistry practice to preceptorship staff

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Social Work

Master Of Science, Social Work- Mssw, Minor: Public Policy And Administration

Activities and Societies: Latinx Caucus, Advanced Generalist Practice & Programming Caucus, Student AmbassadorMethod: Advanced Generalist.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Major: Chemistry Minors: Social Justice, Business, International Studies

Activities and Societies: Ozanam Scholars Program; St. John’s University Honors Scholar; American Chemical Society Certified Degree.