Talia Holzman Castellands, Mph Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Administered financial operations for a $2.3 million CDC grant, ensuring compliance with grantrequirements and on-time delivery of annual progress reports, data and evaluation plans, andbudget proposals for project.
• Fostered strategic relationships with 35 partners, including health systems, community-basedorganizations, government agencies, and local businesses, driving a 50% increase in programparticipation.
• Developed four resource guides for young women diagnosed with breast cancer, including threeprinted QR code-based guides for newly diagnosed, completed treatment, and living metastaticdisease, and an online resource.
• Spearheaded healthcare provider education initiatives, comprising two health insurance andfinance conferences, two leadership in advocacy trainings, monthly survivorship lecture series, andprovider education video.
• Orchestrated five Breast Cancer Survivorship Navigation Trainings and trained 53 patient navigatorsand community health workers, resulting in a 30% increase in patient navigation services.
• Collaborated with outreach coordinator to develop and execute multimedia marketing campaignsfor young women diagnosed with breast cancer, including social media, email marketing, and videocontent

Greater Chicago Area

• Co-managed two teams of nutrition peer educators (early childhood and healthy schools), directingimplementation of nutrition and physical activity initiatives in 10 early childhood centers and 45Chicago Public Schools.
• Trained and assessed staff to ensure adherence to USDA SNAP-ED programming requirements andoptimal use of grant funds, elevating program compliance by 10%.
• Contributed to policy, systems, and environmental change strategies for early childhood centersand partner schools throughout Chicago resulting in improved student health and wellness, andbetter academic performance.
• Created culturally competent professional development for staff at early childhood centers andChicago Public Schools, generating a 15% increase in staff engagement and program participation.
• Collaborated with professor to deliver engaging classroom instruction, design exams, and maintainaccurate records, optimizing student learning outcomes.
• Analyzed student performance data to identify knowledge gaps and areas for improvement, leadingto targeted instructional interventions and a 10% increase in student retention.

• Conducted ongoing program evaluation and research for current programming at University ofMiami, resulting in a 15% increase in program effectiveness.○ Conducted quantitative and qualitative data analysis to identify.
• Conducted qualitative research on Latin American health systems and newborn screening toidentify trends & best practices, contributing to a research paper published in a peer-reviewedjournal.
• Performed administrative duties for entire division, including managing budgets, organizingmeetings, and maintaining records.
• Worked cross-functionally with Marketing & coordinated the first "HSRP Open House" to connectstudents with faculty, ongoing research, and networking opportunities, resulting in a 50% increasein student participation

• Assisted professor with classroom instruction, exams, and record keeping.
• Facilitated guest lectures for students to understand the opportunities and career options in PublicHealth.
• Provided academic support and assignment clarification to graduate students.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Built a network of community resources to refer patients to such as domestic and sexual violence counseling, psychiatric services, and resources specific for LGBTQ patients, etc.
• Fostered partnerships with community organizations in order to provide guidance counseling services for vulnerable populations in Miami-Dade County

Panama

• Conducted literature reviews and research on quality improvement strategies (PDSA, CQI, etc)
• Disseminated information and developed a quality improvement manual for small and medium hospitals of partner countries of Salud Mesoamérica 2020
• Participated in monthly country evaluation conferences with upper management from IDB, donors and ministries of health to analyze progress of current health interventions

Cardozo Education Campus

• Directed after school health promotion program for middle school students that included long distance running, team building activities and life skills counseling
• Facilitated social emotional learning sessions during lunch for middle school students that included lessons on behavioral management skills, goal setting techniques, and healthy lifestyle behaviors
• Spearheaded community outreach events to increase family engagement within the school community

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Handle sales and money transactions, assist customers with special ordersHandle phone and email orders and organize catering Train new employees, including past managersHelp in daily morning kitchen prep

Intern and Advocate for Friends of Orphans on University of Massachusetts campusPlan and organize two advocacy initiatives Plan and organize two fundraising events

Teaching assistant for Public Health class My Body my Health offered at University of MassachusettsPlan classroom activities and discussion for classesGrade papers, essays, assignments of all kindsEducate students about sexual health, STI’s, contraception, and overall holistic health ideologies

Serves as a campus tour guide to perspective students Extensive knowledge of campus, administration, and application processStaff information desk of the campus Visitor Center (calls, emails, parking passes, etc)Staff several UMass Open HousesHire and train new employees

Kampala, Uganda

• Assisted in HIV Outreach Testing program, prenatal check-ups, follow up home visits, and assisted in the births of two children to people of the greater Kampala area
• Administered Tuberculosis vaccines, Malaria, HIV, STI and pregnancy tests to patients
• Organized clinical filing system to increase of productivity and decrease medical error

Haifa, Israel

Land restoration in areas effected by wildfire Painted a mural for local elementary schoolBuilt a wall for a community gardenHelped harvest turnips for local food bank

Master Of Public Health - Mph

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Public Health And Sociology