Applied public health experience demonstrating program planning, evaluation, research, and communication skills.
Strengthened skills in public health program planning through a collaborative needs assessment examining chronic disease, mental health, and healthcare access among incarcerated individuals in Georgia. Worked as part of a team to analyze epidemiological data and synthesize evidence to identify priority health concerns. Applied program planning frameworks to support the development of targeted goals, intervention strategies, and measurable outcomes addressing structural and social determinants of health.
Key Skills: Needs assessment, program planning, epidemiological analysis, team collaboration, social determinants of health
Developed foundational competencies in program evaluation through a collaborative, survey-based assessment of flu vaccination behaviors among college students. Contributed to the design of a structured data collection tool, participated in data collection (50+ responses), and supported analysis to identify key indicators including motivators and barriers to vaccine uptake. Used findings to inform data-driven recommendations for improving health promotion efforts in a university setting.
Key Skills: Program evaluation, survey design, data analysis, health behavior research, data-driven decision-making
Advanced research and analytical skills by authoring a 25+ page literature review examining racial and ethnic disparities in breast cancer diagnosis across the United States. Systematically reviewed 20 peer-reviewed studies to evaluate how socioeconomic, geographic, and healthcare system factors contribute to delayed diagnosis among minority populations, strengthening ability to synthesize evidence and communicate complex public health issues.
Key Skills: Literature review, research synthesis, health disparities analysis, academic writing, critical appraisal
Enhanced health communication and collaboration skills by co-developing a patient-centered educational manual on Type 2 diabetes. Translated complex clinical and public health information into accessible, actionable content covering prevention, management, nutrition, and mental health. Focused on creating inclusive, audience-appropriate materials to support diverse populations in managing chronic disease.
Key Skills: Health communication, patient education, content design, teamwork, translation of complex information