Sundar Thapaliya Email & Phone Number

Newark, Ca, Us

I plan, organize, and direct COVID-19 Disease Investigation. I oversee COVID-19 outbreak investigations with special focus on congregate settings such as correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and health care facilities including skilled nursing facilities and long term care facilities.

San Jose, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

 Formulated project budget and timeline; identified and implemented approaches to meet project objectives. Developed study tools and materials. Revised project design; modified project protocols based on latest literature and contributions from expert advisors. Assisted in developing scope of work for potential collaborators; represented project team in negotiating sub-contracts within and outside of Stanford. Worked closely with community based non-profit organization; provide tools and training to implement project. Ensured compliance with Federal and Stanford guidelines. Secured multisite IRB approval and prepared yearly progress report for the funding agency. Prepared reports, and lead review meetings with advisory board and data & safety monitoring board.

Stanford, Ca And Kathmandu, Nepal

 Evaluated study design and methods for effectiveness and cultural competency. Conducted key informant interviews and focus group sessions to develop and test intervention. Selected, interviewed and trained health workers for study implementation. Monitored program execution, data entry and integrity; ensured protocol compliance. Managed Data. Analyzed data using SPSS and R and created visuals to support communication of findings. Facilitated meetings with government up to the ministry level and non-government officials in Nepal; developed ways to best communicate findings to Nepali stakeholders.

 Identified and recruited participants, administered data collection, and managed database for a Fibromyalgia Longitudinal Study. Performed literature reviews and data analysis; formulated reports based on analysis for breastfeeding support services on breastfeeding rates. Led interviews among health educators to identify challenges for community-based interventions on cervical cancer among Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

Kathmandu, Nepal

 Analyzed data for HIV Testing and Counselling Projects targeting labor migrants, LGBTQ populations and prison inmates in Nepal. Performed quality analyses on new incoming data. Provide feedback to field workers.  Collaborated with the India National AIDS Control Agency to develop a database for efficiently health services delivery to Nepalese labor migrants in India. Facilitated policy, financial and program review meetings between The Global Fund representatives and the Nepalese Ministry of Health, UNAIDS and USAID.

Ri Depot Minneapolis

 Managed all the Front Desk operations at the hotel including hiring and training new associates.  Controlled inventory; followed proper selling techniques and strategies. Handled any guest issues and grievances with quick resolution turnaround. Introduced an incentive program for associates to elevate Guests Satisfaction Survey (GSS) scores.

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Health Promotion And Disease Prevention

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Delta

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Science Club