Sravanthy Neeraja, MPH She/her/hers

Experience

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  Bolingbrook Park District

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Dance Instructor
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  Howard Brown Health

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Linkage to Care Specialist/AmeriCorps Member

  • Provided case management services to portfolio of 12 monolingual Spanish speaking HIV patients' medical care through nuanced understanding of emotional burdens, lack of resources, and health literacy levels of newly diagnosed patients• Identified high-need patients, coordinated medical appointments, and created referrals to case management programs within the clinic and with outside agencies

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  Centro Medico Dra Susan Hou

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Clinic Coordinator

  • Pioneered public health initiatives based on assessment of clinic data and patient needs; provided individualized nutrition and stress management coaching to 20-25 patients, antiparasitic treatment and nutrition and hygiene education to 500+ children in surrounding communities, and monthly trainings to health promoters on various health topics including stress and reproductive health• Managed low-resourced, rural, health clinic; addressed staff needs to ensure care for 300-400 patients a month, many with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions; allocated funds to ensure success of clinic programs; oversaw responsibilities and living arrangements for 30+ volunteers Show less

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  MAPSCorps

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Lead Field Coordinator

  • Empowered 16 high school students from Chicago's south side to complete summer research project involving neighborhood asset mapping which culminated in a student research symposium presented to local policymakers, health providers, and influential leaders• Built relationship with community-based organization to identify community strengths and needs for trauma- informed care and track research project goals and progress

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  The Family Van

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Program Developer

  Developed and spearheaded proposal for an evidence-based community health worker mental health program, Healthy Roads, for the mobile clinic setting-the first of its kind to be developed in the United States. Program has been funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and the Rose Service Learning Fellowship Program.

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  Boston Public Schools

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Youth Risk Behavior Survey Coordinator

  • Orchestrated Youth Risk Behavior Survey administration to 2000+ students in 66 Boston Public High Schools and Middle Schools through facilitating survey modification, managing class selection, scheduling and tracking progress over strict timeline, and preparing data• Managed team of survey administrators by providing training, support, administration assignments, troubleshooting, and regular assessment of responsibilities and needs• Achieve overall survey response rate of 80% at all target schools by collaborating with school personnel Show less

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  Boston Public Schools

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2024

  Physical Activity Program Manager

  Promote access to physical activity for all school aged youth through the BPS Moves Together district wide program; Deliver professional development to 100+ staff each year to implement quality physical activity opportunities for students; Collaborate with community partners to deliver resources and programming to schools; Maintain the BPS Moves Together Website and all virtual resources and advocacy materials; Identify highest need schools for targeted support for physical activity program planning; Engage community stakeholders to advocate for updates within district policies around physical activity; Lead strategic planning for a $300,000 program budget as well as track progress on budget spending; Plan and execute annual physical activity events Show less

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  Swedish Hospital

  Sept 2024 - now

  Community Outreach Manager