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New York, New York, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Supported over 600 registered Fellows in their health-related research by creating and managing biography pages within LDI’s WordPress website, organizing and reviewing grant proposals, recording appearances in publications for newsletters, and composing social media posts to promote research seminars and panel discussion events.- Analyzed appropriate metrics for LDI social media performance within the Sprout Social suite.

- Collaborated with 5-member team to analyze current state of clinical equipment rental expenses and processes across 188 Ascension facilities. Utilized PeopleSoft queries and vendor-provided data to identify 400+ unique vendors amounting to nearly $37 million in average annual operating expenses. Created a Tableau dashboard highlighting systemwide trends and market-specific metrics to recommend savings opportunities by returning or buying outdated equipment still on site.- Engaged with… Show more - Collaborated with 5-member team to analyze current state of clinical equipment rental expenses and processes across 188 Ascension facilities. Utilized PeopleSoft queries and vendor-provided data to identify 400+ unique vendors amounting to nearly $37 million in average annual operating expenses. Created a Tableau dashboard highlighting systemwide trends and market-specific metrics to recommend savings opportunities by returning or buying outdated equipment still on site.- Engaged with senior leaders encompassing all departments to create programming and coordinate 8-week-long schedule for LIFTS high-school-age leadership and discovery program.- Partnered with advisor to the CEO to develop an associate training course on Data Transformation. Hosted discovery calls with directors of Integration, Operations, and Value Acceleration to assess the biggest areas of improvement for analysts company wide. Investigated existing analytics dashboard resources to implement into coursework.- Executed ad-hoc projects for C-suite initiatives such as assembling associates for and leading a report out to executives on internship recruitment strategies, compiling semi-annual leadership meeting feedback to report on ways to improve future productivity, and performing research to compose biographies on key players in the health care supply chain space. Show less

Paramus, New Jersey, United States

- Enhanced hospital-wide process of integrating holistic wellness and social determinants of health considerations into patients’ care plans through working closely with and learning from department director.- Oversaw at least 5 patients in the Emergency Department daily to administer screenings for substance use (CAGE-AID tool), cigarette use (FND tool), mental health (PHQ-9 tool), and social needs (AAFP tool).- Analyzed BH/SUD patient care and follow-up data related to measures for… Show more - Enhanced hospital-wide process of integrating holistic wellness and social determinants of health considerations into patients’ care plans through working closely with and learning from department director.- Oversaw at least 5 patients in the Emergency Department daily to administer screenings for substance use (CAGE-AID tool), cigarette use (FND tool), mental health (PHQ-9 tool), and social needs (AAFP tool).- Analyzed BH/SUD patient care and follow-up data related to measures for QIP-NJ (NJ Medicaid’s Quality Improvement Program) using the Domo Analytics system. Bergen New Bridge was NJ’s leading hospital in meeting QIP benchmarks.- Collected a list of 100+ resources across NJ categorized by location and type (SUD treatment and rehabilitation centers, homeless shelters, food pantries, etc.) to be provided to patients upon discharge.- Conducted research pertaining to BH/SUD treatments and services, insurance coverage issues and NJ Medicaid reimbursement rates, ED wait times and length of stay efficiency, etc. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Promoted Snackpass – an app where users can order food ahead at restaurants around campus – by hosting sponsored events and posting on social media.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Worked with Dr. Blanca Himes (Associate Professor of Informatics in Biostatistics and Epidemiology) on a research project “Social Demographic Variables Obtained from Secondary Data Sources Relate to Spatial Trends in Traffic Volume Variables Obtained from PennDOT Data Sources” as part of the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program (PURM).- Evaluated publicly available demographic data – proportion of racial/ethnic minority residents, median family income, and Environmental Justice… Show more - Worked with Dr. Blanca Himes (Associate Professor of Informatics in Biostatistics and Epidemiology) on a research project “Social Demographic Variables Obtained from Secondary Data Sources Relate to Spatial Trends in Traffic Volume Variables Obtained from PennDOT Data Sources” as part of the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program (PURM).- Evaluated publicly available demographic data – proportion of racial/ethnic minority residents, median family income, and Environmental Justice Area status – to study such social variables' association with traffic volume conditions across Pennsylvania's 3218 census tracts using R Studio for data analysis. Show less

Englewood, New Jersey, United States

- Delivered customer service phone calls regarding available programs and any questions or concerns about the camp. Advertised available programs to interested parents and enrolled children within such programs after processing their information within the CampBrain suite. Managed, organized, and directed inventory for supplies for classes in which 150 total students aged 5 to 16 were enrolled. (Summer 2021)- Aided teacher throughout summer enrichment physics class in which 15 high school… Show more - Delivered customer service phone calls regarding available programs and any questions or concerns about the camp. Advertised available programs to interested parents and enrolled children within such programs after processing their information within the CampBrain suite. Managed, organized, and directed inventory for supplies for classes in which 150 total students aged 5 to 16 were enrolled. (Summer 2021)- Aided teacher throughout summer enrichment physics class in which 15 high school students were enrolled. Led labs, answered clarifying conceptual questions, reviewed and graded students’ written assignments. (Summer 2020) Show less

Southfields, New York, United States

- Supervised, mentored, and resided with children aged 8 to 15; specifically led a cabin of 10 girls during daily tasks, chores, and mealtimes.- Designed and directed activities such as boating, hiking, trivia, creative writing, and arts & crafts.

Leonia, New Jersey, United States

- Guarded patrons as they swam in pool with 500 registered members over the summer season.- Prepared pool grounds for daily opening and closing.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Health And Societies (Public Health), Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: International Affairs Association (Director of Outreach - Committee for Outreach and Engagement); and Sigma.

Junior Semester Abroad, Population Health Sciences And Psychology

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Society; Model United Nations (Secretary-General); Women in STEM Education (President); Photography.