Pierce H. Louis, Mph Email & Phone Number

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Brookline, Massachusetts

• In the Environmental Health Division, shadowed Senior Public Health Inspectors on investigations and assisted them on cases (e.g. summer camp, pool, food/restaurant, noise, asbestos, lead paint, demolition, hoarding, lodging houses/building, and rodent cases/investigations).• Also, was required to learn State and Federal regulations and codes (e.g. 105 CMR 410.000, 105 CMR 590.000, FDA Food Code, etc.), so I could perform certain investigations on my own.

Boston, Massachusetts

• Oversaw 5 Pre-College Summer Programs—Summer Challenge, High School Honors, Research Internship in Science & Engineering (RISE), Academic Immersion (AIM), and Summer Preview—on the BU Charles River Campus. • Within those programs, managed 31 Undergraduate Program Assistants to provide a safe and fun learning environment for more than 1,200 high school students, over a 10-week summer period.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Under Dr. Katherine Einstein, Dr. Paul Shafer, and Dr. Luisa Godinez Puig, researched and processed racial and ethnicity data for homeless population estimates, diabetes prevalence, tobacco use, and insurance coverage (and Medicaid agency sites) that were collected and recorded by cities, counties, and states.• Under Dr. Elaine Nsoesie and Dr. Geoffrey Holtzman, collected and worked with ACS, CDC Wonder, and US Sentencing data, and contributed to academic literature for publication.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted in managing, and updating, the Boston University COVID-19 U.S. Policies (BU CUSP) Database of state level health and economic policy responses to COVID-19, (e.g., school and casino closures and re-openings, alcohol and firearm sales, face mask mandates, etc.). • As part of a team led by Dr. Julia Raifman, performed quantitative and qualitative research, and contributed to and created articles and literature based on our findings.

El-Chemaly Lab (Boston, Ma)

• Performed different molecular biological experiments (such as Cell Culture work, siRNA Knockdowns, Plasmid Transfection, Immunohistochemistry, Western Blots, qPCR, and ELISA, as well as others) that contributed to the work of three published manuscripts. • Worked within the budget to always keep the lab stocked with all the necessary supplies for our research.. Also, shipped out items or samples as well.• Collaborated and presented findings in weekly lab meetings.

Lexington, Ma

• Assisted in creating an orientation experience for new and returning middle and high school students. • Supervised and ensured that our programs, socials, and activities were meeting the needs of our diverse student community: of the 45 middle and high school students in the dormitory, 5 were domestic students from MA, while the other 40 were international students from China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.• Worked with school nurses in treating students’ medical concerns/emergencies and dispensed medicine to students when appropriate. • Drove bus shuttles for the students to school, the dormitory, and other off-campus locations when needed. • Enforced school policies and procedures in the dormitory; managed discipline issues with the Director of Resident Life.• Attended weekly Residential Staff meetings and led weekly student meetings to develop and mentor our students.

Lexington, Ma

• Proctored and graded student tests. Also tutored and helped students with their academic work and supervised study halls.• Planned, supervised, and participated in extracurricular activities and trips with the students.• Provided airport and extracurricular transportation.• Had daily meetings with the Residential Director. Also, worked closely with the Academic Director, Building Manager, and the teachers on campus.• Worked closely with the nursing staff to come up with medication plans and administer medication to students. Also, transported and accompanied students to doctor visits and appointments.

Channing Laboratory (Boston, Ma)

• Performed molecular biology procedures including but not limited to whole blood processing, DNA extraction and quantification. Operation of liquid handling robotics. Sample storage and organization of samples within the biorepository. • Prepared reagents for use in procedures.• Built and analyzed data sets, and used and tested in-house LIMS software to maximize their efficiency.• Shipped, tracked, barcoded, and processed samples from multiple sites and studies; performed sample storage and organization of samples within the biorepository. • Collaborated and contributed in weekly staff and interdepartmental meetings to problem solve issues across the hospital.

Lexington, Ma

• Assisted in planning and running practices (1:50-3:00 pm) with the head coach.• Enforced school policies and procedures during practice and at games, and managed discipline issues with the head coach. • Helped keep book/statistics during games.• Acted as the head coach in his absence and carried out all the duties and responsibilities expected of the position.

Lexington, Ma

• Assisted running practices (1:50-3:00 pm) with the head coach.• Enforced school policies and procedures during practice and at meets, and managed discipline issues with the head coach. • Set up the course before all home meets. • Recorded times for all the students who participated at our home meets and disseminated the information to their schools after.• Acted as the head coach in his absence and carried out all the duties and responsibilities expected of the position.

End-Processing Department, O'Neill Library (Chestnut Hill, Ma)

• Learned and utilized the library software (Alma) to process books.• Processed and catalogued incoming books from other institutions for the library.• Organized and transferred certain books to off-site locations.

Mailroom Department, O'Neill Library (Chestnut Hill, Ma)

• Covered loading dock/mailroom; opened and closed in supervisor’s absence.• Picked up/processed, sorted and delivered interoffice and campus mail and supplies.• Stocked and organized the supplies in the storeroom.

Cadigan Alumni Center (Brighton, Ma)

• Utilized Microsoft Excel and unique software at the Cadigan Alumni Center to check, update, and categorize the list of alumni of years past.• Created organizational tools that were necessary for the weekend, in advance, with a team of students, faculty and staff.• Served as a guide and informational resource to returning alumni during the weekend.• Participated in event set up and break down, and distributed supplies to different locations/events on campus.

Dana-Farber/Boston Children'S Cancer And Blood Dsorders Center (Boston, Ma)

• Assisted in the research of the role of stem cells (specifically bronchioalveolar stem cells [BASCs]) in lung homeostasis and also lung tumorigenesis.• Performed Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR), gel electrophoresis, maintained several cell cultures, and utilized a nano spectrometer daily.• Assisted in animal testing. Handled mice and observed the differences between wild-type mice and mice with the desired genetic mutation/expression. • Corrected and updated laboratory protocols for the advancement of the lab.• Participated and collaborated in weekly staff meetings and journal clubs to ensure effective research practices.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health, 3.87 (Gpa)

Activities and Societies: BUSPH Student Senate, Students of Color for Public Health, and Christian Medical & Dental Association.

Bachelor'S Of Arts, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Voices of Imani Gospel Choir (VOI), Multicultural Christian Fellowship (MCF), L'Association Hatienne, Caribbean.

High School Diploma, 4.13 (Gpa)

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, JV and Varsity Cross-Country, JV and Varsity Basketball