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Raleigh, Nc, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Durham, Nc, Us

Serve as principal investigator and data analyst for various research projects. Topic areas include evaluations of family planning and HIV service integration, estimating family planning costs for lower and middle-income countries by developing a costed implementation plan, and cRCT of safety and effectiveness of administering injectable contraceptives comparing lay health workers with clinically trained health workers. Design studies and questionnaires, write protocols, statistical analysis and data management plans, prepare IRB documents, train data collectors on paper or electronic methods, conduct quantitative analyses including multiple regressions, factor analyses, survival analysis, multilevel generalized linear mixed models for panel and cross-sectional data, manage study implementation, coordinate with stakeholders, and present research results to local and international audiences.

Research Triangle Park, Nc, Us

At RTI International Mr. Olsen's main focus was on management and quality control monitoring for international projects and has overseen survey implementation in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Rwanda. Including program monitoring and evaluation, survey design and data collection techniques, designing quality control protocols, and capacity development for programs in lower and middle-income countries.- Analyzed large survey data sets using Stata- Designed data collection protocols and field manuals- Oversaw survey implementation

Durham, Nc, Us

Worked closely with senior research staff to conduct research studies by assisting with major research activities. Oversaw data management and conducted quantitative analysis for assigned studies. Conducted literature reviews.

New Orleans, La, Us

Performed research tasks related to public health, nutrition, and communicable and non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Assisted professor with research and development for several projects/programs. Conducted literature reviews of relevant and effective community-based nutrition programs in Ethiopia. Entered, cleaned, and analyzed data for a UNICEF routine community-based nutrition monitoring project in Ethiopia. Organized and prepared findings for publication.

New York, New York, Us

Completed in-depth literature review related to nutrition capacity development in Nepal, based on available documents and previous capacity assessments. Coordinated mapping of current workers at the community level who could contribute to improving nutrition; developed proposed roles for each worker. Collaborated on development of the framework used to assess community and local governments’ capacities to accelerate the reduction of maternal and child under-nutrition. Participated in field visits to conduct in-depth interviews and engagements with community workers and key stakeholders to determine their perceived capacity gaps.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Global Health Systems And Development

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Dietetics/Dietitian