Rachel Roberts, Mph Email & Phone Number

Michigan, United States

• Works with a team of population health workers to promote health equity and address health disparities in Michigan by providing accessible, quality health care to vulnerable, marginalized populations • Addresses social determinants of health and identify barriers inhibiting an individual’s wellbeing and create Plans of Care• Initiated the implementation of diverse and gender inclusive change to MHP, Centene, and MDHHS by including “preferred name” and “gender identity” to a member’s… Show more • Works with a team of population health workers to promote health equity and address health disparities in Michigan by providing accessible, quality health care to vulnerable, marginalized populations • Addresses social determinants of health and identify barriers inhibiting an individual’s wellbeing and create Plans of Care• Initiated the implementation of diverse and gender inclusive change to MHP, Centene, and MDHHS by including “preferred name” and “gender identity” to a member’s file in the healthcare database system, MCS• Educates and provides community resources to low-income Michigan residents, families, and pregnant mothers• Coordinates with federal-, state-, and county-partners, such as WIC, MIHP, and MDHHS to provide community resources • Provides quality care to members by organizing a team approach of care for each member by coordinating appointments and communicating each member’s health plan with the member’s providers, pharmacy, and other care team members Show less

Rochester, Mi

I assist current and prospective Oakland University students with questions they have regarding on campus living. Whether if it regards a meal plan, classes, orientation, visitation, mailing, financial aid, or on-campus housing, my goal is for every Oakland University student and parent to have a pleasant and completely satisfying experience while at Oakland University.

• Support residents as a mentor and resource as they face stressful hardships and obstacles throughout college • Create all of the advertisements and marketing for every event in the apartments community• Host programs focused on leadership development, safety and security, focused improvement, and social responsibility• Protect the students by creating a safe and secure on-campus environment

Rochester, Mi

• Provide presentations, which address the benefits of living on-campus at Oakland University, to incoming students, parents, and Oakland University staff• Organize resource fair tables during student-orientations to promote University Housing and the amenities it offers students• Administer tours throughout campus to students and their families

San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize

Conducted a community-based, exploratory, cross-sectional, mixed-methods research study on food security, poverty, and health-related outcomes in Cayo, Belize. Performed a community needs assessment by interviewing nearly 400 community residents and business owners. Budgeted a $2,000 grant and $6,000 budget to perform the research study and coordinate community outreach programming. Collaborated with a team of Belizean community organizations to perform community outreach; provide free HIV… Show more Conducted a community-based, exploratory, cross-sectional, mixed-methods research study on food security, poverty, and health-related outcomes in Cayo, Belize. Performed a community needs assessment by interviewing nearly 400 community residents and business owners. Budgeted a $2,000 grant and $6,000 budget to perform the research study and coordinate community outreach programming. Collaborated with a team of Belizean community organizations to perform community outreach; provide free HIV, blood pressure, and diabetes testing to community residents; and hosted health educational programs to local schools, HIV/AIDS patients, and community members. Disseminated the results of the study through various methods of communication to US and Belizean organizations to raise awareness of the high rates of poverty and food insecurity in Cayo. Planning a follow-up study on policy interventions in Belize and a proposal for increased minimum wage. Show less

Ghana

Works with a team to conduct systematic reviews on topics, such as effective teaching methods for cognitively impaired children (ages 1-5) in developing countries and neonatal health in Ghana, to publish a local Health Magazine in Ghana that is accessible to the public.

Rochester, Mi

Assist with teaching mindfulness- based, stress reduction classes and hosting meditation/ yoga retreats.

Rochester Hills, Mi

• Learn proper mechanics of Olympic-style Weightlifting and evaluate flexibility, body alignment, and technique of clients

• Administer ultrasounds, electrical stimulations, cold therapy compression systems, and active compression therapy treatment• Assist the athletic trainer with first aid and injury prevention during athletic competitions and inside the athletic training center

Rochester, Mi

• Created exercise regimes for new patients and introduced them to new exercises • Evaluated patients for proper exercise technique• Prepared Iontophoresis Electrical Stimulation for the Physical Therapists• Modalities used: ultrasounds, electrical stimulations, such as Russian Stim and Interferential Current, cold packs, and heat pack

I teach water aerobics, swimming lessons, triathlon swimming courses, and a water rehabilitation class (Twinges) to promote healthy living and increase cardiovascular function.

I teach lifeguard, CPR, and first aid classes to certify others and train them how to perform proper CPR, first aid, and life-saving skills.

Master Of Public Health - Mph

Bachelor’S Degree, Health Science; Concentration Of Pre-Physical Therapy, 3.86

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Leadership OU, Housing Central Office Assistant, Housing Ambassador, Athletic Training.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

Earned an Associate's Degree of General Studies