Ryan Rego, Phd Mph Email & Phone Number

Quantitative Research: I lead and provide support to quantitative research and evaluation projects spanning sectors, geographies, and clients. This includes work on data management and storytelling projects on family planning and vaccination programs for BMGF in Ethiopia; evaluations of violence prevention programs for USAID in the DRC; and collecting and packaging of context monitoring data in Mali using mobile data collection methods and PowerBI.Project Management: I manage several… Show more Quantitative Research: I lead and provide support to quantitative research and evaluation projects spanning sectors, geographies, and clients. This includes work on data management and storytelling projects on family planning and vaccination programs for BMGF in Ethiopia; evaluations of violence prevention programs for USAID in the DRC; and collecting and packaging of context monitoring data in Mali using mobile data collection methods and PowerBI.Project Management: I manage several quantitative research projects for a variety of donors, including USAID. Management tasks include delivering oral and written briefings to clients; ensuring adherence to budgets; recruiting and onboarding staff; and ensuring adherence to the project’s timeline in a way which meets client expectations.I also contribute to business development by writing technical sections of proposals and expressions of interest; and am a member of the institutional review board Show less

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Conducted several research projects on vaccine hesitancy and data science in Kenya and Bangladesh. -Principal investigator with award of over $50,000 in funding for primary research on vaccine hesitancy among refugees and displaced people in Bangladesh and Kenya. -Analysed secondary data from the World Bank Group on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy using a variety of techniques -Collaboration with researchers globally on refugee health, vaccine hesitancy, and data science… Show more Conducted several research projects on vaccine hesitancy and data science in Kenya and Bangladesh. -Principal investigator with award of over $50,000 in funding for primary research on vaccine hesitancy among refugees and displaced people in Bangladesh and Kenya. -Analysed secondary data from the World Bank Group on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy using a variety of techniques -Collaboration with researchers globally on refugee health, vaccine hesitancy, and data science research.Instructor on EPID506 “Health of Nations: Introduction to International Health.” -Developed and delivered an introductory survey global health course to eighteen Masters in Public Health Students through a hybrid in-person/remote model; which received exceptional end of course evaluations by students. Show less

Coventry, United Kingdom

Topic: Measurement of diarrhoea and evaluation of WASH systems in refugee camps and slumsProjects:-Systematic Review of Diarrhoea Measurement Methods among Under-Fives in LMICs-Evaluation of an SMS Messaging System for Diarrhoea Measurement in Mwanza, Tanzania (with UN-Habitat)-Comparison of traditional diarrhoea measurement methods with microbiological indicators in the Cox’s Bazar Refugee Camp, Bangladesh (with ICDDR,B)

London, England Metropolitan Area

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Assists with research and monitoring and evaluation activities in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Angola.Specific activities include:• Collaborating on literature review for, and design, implementation, and analysis of, research projects - resulting in creation of publications on HIV self testing, malaria prevention, and more.• Creating and ensuring follow through on M&E plans for regional and national projects.• Ensuring use of data in programmatic decision through… Show more Assists with research and monitoring and evaluation activities in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Angola.Specific activities include:• Collaborating on literature review for, and design, implementation, and analysis of, research projects - resulting in creation of publications on HIV self testing, malaria prevention, and more.• Creating and ensuring follow through on M&E plans for regional and national projects.• Ensuring use of data in programmatic decision through creation of data to action frameworks and implementation of DHIS2.• Analyzing routine epidemiological data using STATA and SPSS statistical software. • Assisting in preparation of bids for USAID, CDC, and DFID funding.• Preparing manuscripts and abstracts for publication. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for desk research, writing of reports, and creation of technical guidelines for field operations.Achievements include: Creation of guidelines for general HIV programming; Creation of protocols and minimum standards for infectious disease outbreaks (including leishmaniasis, polio, measles, malaria, and more); Standardization of monitoring and evaluation standards through application of minimum standards resources; Creation of resources for ambulance services in resource deprived… Show more Responsible for desk research, writing of reports, and creation of technical guidelines for field operations.Achievements include: Creation of guidelines for general HIV programming; Creation of protocols and minimum standards for infectious disease outbreaks (including leishmaniasis, polio, measles, malaria, and more); Standardization of monitoring and evaluation standards through application of minimum standards resources; Creation of resources for ambulance services in resource deprived settings, including equipment and staffing minimum standards, dispatch and triage guidelines, and training resources; Development of programmatic pages for the website. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Worked with chief of the division in creating and running epidemiological models to determine the impact of various HIV control strategies in Cleveland. This project aims to advocate for increased HIV services targeted towards at risk populations, to utilize grant money to increase awareness of HIV statuses in most at risk populations.

Cleveland, Ohio

-Responsible for refugees with increased vulnerabilities requiring specialized case management.-In charge of the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a community health worker project. Project was in implementation stage at time of departure.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

-Teaching Assistant for MPHP406: History and Philosophy of Public Health-Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer for MPHP540: Operational Aspects of International Disaster Relief Lectures: ‘The UNHCR and the Life of a Refugee’ and ‘Humanitarian Response in Urban Settings.’

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

I am currently part of a research study which examines the effects of memory recall on group work. My responsibilities include analysis of experimental data, training new members of the lab, collection of data during trials, and making sure that trials run safely, efficiently, and effectively.Other duties include surveying, and qualitative analyses using ethnographic frameworks.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

At the UNHCR in Malaysia, my major tasks included medical case management; project design, implementation, and monitoring; and epidemiological and economic research. For case management, would analyze medical cases through interviews with patients, family members, and health care professionals in order to determine medical and financial need for assistance, and determine the best intervention to aid the individual (picking from one time financial assistance, continuous livelihood assistance, or… Show more At the UNHCR in Malaysia, my major tasks included medical case management; project design, implementation, and monitoring; and epidemiological and economic research. For case management, would analyze medical cases through interviews with patients, family members, and health care professionals in order to determine medical and financial need for assistance, and determine the best intervention to aid the individual (picking from one time financial assistance, continuous livelihood assistance, or expedited resettlement). I also designed and implemented a compressive community first aid education program, which will train over sixty refugees in first aid, and ten additional first aid trainers who will continue the program upon completion of my internship. Finally, I am currently researching the impact of varying HIV treatment tactics through epidemiological modeling, with the goal of creating documents and resources that will allow the office to better advocate for the need of medical and public health interventions to combat HIV spread - a need that is severely under-catered for. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Research assistant on several NIH and locally funded studies on child health. Responsibilities include planning events, data entry and analysis, and data collection.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Master’S Degree, Public Health

MPH in Global Health with a concentration in Humanitarian Aid Capstone: Creation and Implementation of a First Aid Education Program.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Epidemiology