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New York, Ny, Us

Under the guidance of Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch, writing manuscripts for publication based on statistical analysis for NIH/NIDA's most extensive national randomized study of physicians and dentists investigating and comparing healthcare provider stigma towards patients with substance use disorder, depression, and HIV/AIDSCreating new protocol concepts for NIH/NIDA studies on combating the overdose epidemic relating to physician stigmaLeading new study analyzing public forum… Show more Under the guidance of Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch, writing manuscripts for publication based on statistical analysis for NIH/NIDA's most extensive national randomized study of physicians and dentists investigating and comparing healthcare provider stigma towards patients with substance use disorder, depression, and HIV/AIDSCreating new protocol concepts for NIH/NIDA studies on combating the overdose epidemic relating to physician stigmaLeading new study analyzing public forum discourse of medical school applicants and stigma towards peers and patients with histories of substance use Show less

Led advocacy efforts for departmentalizing Ethnicity and Race Studies at Columbia University, collaborating with faculty, alumni, and students.Organized and spoke at community Teach-Ins on ethnic studies, fostering critical discussions and awareness on the importance of ethnic studiesShaped departmental vision with innovative insights, contributing to strategic direction, specifically in the intersection of ethnic studies and medicine

Thematic analysis research on radical healing strategies for Black women that decolonize traditional approaches to mental health care. Focusing on virtual healing during times particularly stressful and traumatic to Black woman (COVID-19, BLM, the murder of George Floyd, etc.)

Analyzed medical students' feedback in incorporating anti-racism and social justice initiatives into the mission statement of Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Department of Medical Education. Qualitative analysis of other critical feedback on the school and medical industry's role in social change. Provided suggestions for change including racial justice efforts, education and training, and future data collection

Led outreach to physicians and dentists to share the importance of joining the study and to collect data for NIH’s most extensive randomized study on healthcare provider stigma towards patients with substance use disorder, depression, and HIV/AIDS

Communicated with patients and physicians, reviewing charts, and advocating for patients and familyManaged and updated electronic and physical patient records

Studied and discussed the history of pandemics, public health, and social justice concepts and models, and action steps that can be used for pandemic preparedness and the protection of vulnerable populationsPresented “An Interdisciplinary, Multi-modal Education Program about COVID-19, Structural Racism, and Social Justice” at The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health Conference 2022

New York, New York, United States

- Host podcasts on public health ideas discussed by public and global health professionals- Edit and prepare to publish research manuscripts submitted by international researchers

New York, New York, United States

- Reached out to over 500 public schools in New York City, offering a program to digitally and securely collect and store student health records and contacts as required by the NYC Department of Education- Researched and organized data on New York City public schools and charter schools- Collaborated on researching youth and adolescent illnesses and treatments- Edited grant proposals for digital health grants

Los Angeles, California, United States

- LA Times-affiliated program to advance media literacy and empower high school journalists- Initiated both live (in LA) and online discussion groups regarding social justice and youth activism,partnered with PBS SoCal and LA Times- Mentored novice high school journalists online and at journalism conferences