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Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Transitioned to contracted consultant, focusing on coding and data analysis tasks for multiple projects at the organization. I spearheaded an effort to create a coding infrastructure for the organization so that future projects could perform primary data analysis on surveys such as BRFSS and OMAS using R. Each of these activities helped further HPIO's mission to help inform state health policy and improve health policy for Ohioans

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Assisted with conceptualization, research, and data analyses related to projects spanning an array of focus areas for HPIO, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), criminal justice, and drivers of health spending.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

I assist with the evaluation of a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) program that spans inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. We merge internal health records data with Ohio Medicaid prescription claims to understand patterns of treatment initiation and impact on key patient outcomes such as unplanned re-admission rateFrom 2020-2022, I worked with the Center for Health Outcomes in Medicine Scholarship and Service (HOMES), assisting with projects focused on advance care planning (ACP) and complex communication between providers and patients.

Served as independent instructor in Spring 2024 for a section of the division’s main undergraduate health policy course (PUBHHMP 3610: United States and International Health Care), which also fulfills a university general education requirement. Received excellent student evaluation of instruction scores, including an overall rating of 4.88 / 5, which exceeds the college average of 4.26 and university average of 4.40 for courses of a similar size.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

GTA for the course PUBHHMP 3610: United States and International Health Care. Serves as an introduction to the U.S. healthcare system and how it compares on an international scale. Primary responsibilities include grading, holding office hours, and leading in-class activities amidst remote instruction.

Assisted the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Evaluation Studies (HOPES) on projects related to COVID-19. Work involved collaboration with State departments and other Ohio State groups, specifically as it referred to the analysis of a large survey of Ohio citizens gauging the health and economic impact of COVID-19.

Rochester, New York Area

Worked in multiple departments to reach the company standards of providing ‘excellent customer service’ to all patrons in the store. Ability to complete tasks with coworkers in a quick and effective manner required

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Data analyst for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program, which focuses on the implementation and fidelity of evidence-based sex education curricula in many Cuyahoga County schools. Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data related to opinion surveys. The project culminated in the preparation of end-of-year reports for stakeholders.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Worked on both independent and supervised projects in Weiss Lab involving the biochemical relationship between structure and function in proteins, specifically SRY and human insulin. Completed semi-independent Capstone project on aromatic triplet of insulin B chain with public presentation and extensive report.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Health Services Management And Policy

Activities and Societies: Council of Graduate Students, OSU Racquetball Club, College of Public Health Student Advisory Committee

Master Of Arts - Ma, Bioethics/Medical Ethics, 4.0 Gpa

Completed through Integrated Graduate Studies (IGS) program, allowing me to take classes concurrently with undergraduate work

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General, 3.89 Gpa

Activities and Societies: CWRU Racquetball Club, Global Ethical Leaders Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Tennis, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, Student Government, Medical Explorers Club