Rollins Epidemiology Fellow based at Cobb-Douglas Health District as an Epidemiologist I positionEmory University - Rollins School of Public HealthFocus areas include- Engaging in a variety of routine epidemiologic activities- Working with the Acute Disease Epidemiology Program’s case and outbreak follow-up with projects in other programs.- Cross-training in HIV, STI Epidemiology, and TB, to assist with data analyses and reports.- Participating in local partner… Show more Rollins Epidemiology Fellow based at Cobb-Douglas Health District as an Epidemiologist I positionEmory University - Rollins School of Public HealthFocus areas include- Engaging in a variety of routine epidemiologic activities- Working with the Acute Disease Epidemiology Program’s case and outbreak follow-up with projects in other programs.- Cross-training in HIV, STI Epidemiology, and TB, to assist with data analyses and reports.- Participating in local partner meetings with the Epidemiology Director and team including the Region N Healthcare Coalition, BioWatch Health Security, and Opioid Task Force. Show less

Housed at Georgia Department of Public Health.• Contacted clinical laboratories to ensure complete accurate reporting of conditions under GA-EIP surveillance, including FoodNet and Active Bacterial Core (ABC) organisms . (Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, Vibrio, Salmonella, Shigella, H. influenzae, Group A Step, and Group B Strep).• Oversaw 14 assigned hospitals in Health Districts: 5.2, 6.0, Upson Hospital, (23 Counties) • Ensured that active surveillance data are… Show more Housed at Georgia Department of Public Health.• Contacted clinical laboratories to ensure complete accurate reporting of conditions under GA-EIP surveillance, including FoodNet and Active Bacterial Core (ABC) organisms . (Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, Vibrio, Salmonella, Shigella, H. influenzae, Group A Step, and Group B Strep).• Oversaw 14 assigned hospitals in Health Districts: 5.2, 6.0, Upson Hospital, (23 Counties) • Ensured that active surveillance data are immediately and accurately entered into the State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SendSS) by gathering and verifying demographic, laboratory, clinical, and exposure information on all cases of infection involving organisms under active surveillance.• Completed annual audit for hospitals and completed 10 hospital visits• Assisted in physician and laboratory surveys, special studies, and outbreak investigations. (Vibrio and Campylobacter) Show less

Working underneath the supervision from Dr. Fraser Doh on the Child Injury Prevention Program (CHIPP) & the Child Advocacy department this summer. Primary projects that will be worked on include creating 2 proposals for Strong4Life that can be implemented regarding injury and illness. The topics I chose we’re Safe Sleep, specifically Black secondary caregivers, and preventative measures for ATV injuries (specifically head traumas/ injuries). Other tasks included assisting with ASK Day (gun… Show more Working underneath the supervision from Dr. Fraser Doh on the Child Injury Prevention Program (CHIPP) & the Child Advocacy department this summer. Primary projects that will be worked on include creating 2 proposals for Strong4Life that can be implemented regarding injury and illness. The topics I chose we’re Safe Sleep, specifically Black secondary caregivers, and preventative measures for ATV injuries (specifically head traumas/ injuries). Other tasks included assisting with ASK Day (gun violence awareness on June 21st), assisting with planning for National Injury Prevention Day on November 18th (expanded partnership with IPRCE, getting skyscraper to be lit green for the day) working on literature review for upcoming ACEs research, aiding in Baby Shower presentations, and attending symposiums hosted through Emory Healthcare and Grady’s didactics. Show less

Weekly 9.5 hrs shadowing with the Infection Control Epidemiologist Department. Primarily shadowing Lea Kendrick. Some duties observed include rounds, educational meetings for other departments, reporting, and outbreak prevention.

- Provide excellent service to guests including greeting, assisting, and directing visitors to the necessary resource/person, including international guests, GSU staff, faculty, and students - Promote Study Abroad Programs by attending campus events and speaking to classes as assigned (Acceptance Days, New Student Orientations, Event Fairs, and other campus events)- Facilitate SAP Workshops (Study Abroad 101)- Planning and implementing, continued BAAMSAN eventsDevelop working… Show more - Provide excellent service to guests including greeting, assisting, and directing visitors to the necessary resource/person, including international guests, GSU staff, faculty, and students - Promote Study Abroad Programs by attending campus events and speaking to classes as assigned (Acceptance Days, New Student Orientations, Event Fairs, and other campus events)- Facilitate SAP Workshops (Study Abroad 101)- Planning and implementing, continued BAAMSAN eventsDevelop working knowledge of Terra Dotta. Support SAP staff with updates to program pages. - Troubleshoot common student application issues. - Be able to provide general navigation support in person or over the phone. - Assist with special projects, pulling specific data sets, and presenting data as needed- Maintain front desk coverage include answering and routing calls - Perform clerical duties including preparing documents, making deliveries, maintaining a clean environment, organizing files and departmental forms, and other duties as assigned - Serve as a resource for Peer Advisors by answering questions, providing resources, and navigating the website. Will fill in as Peer Advisor when needed.-Additional duties as assigned Show less

One year project in partnership with the African American Male Initiative to increase African American men participation in study abroad programs.

Mercer University Minority Mentor Program. Mentored first year incoming minority students for their freshman school year. Mentoring included being a role model and support system in both academia, extracurriculars and personal/ social life.