Khasia Vaughan, MPH

Khasia vaughan, mph

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Prevention Specialist

  • Education

    • University of north carolina at charlotte

      2021 - 2023
      Master of public health - mph public health 3.5

      Activities and Societies: The National Society of Leadership and Success

    • North carolina agricultural and technical state university

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of arts - ba public relations, advertising, and applied communication

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

  • Experience

    • 105.1 live radio

      Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
      Marketing intern

      Trained interviewers in proper techniques to collect relevant and reliable data.Assisted teams with aligning marketing strategies and objectives based on data-driven insights. Kept the marketing team informed of the latest analytics and metrics through regular reporting.

    • North carolina agricultural and technical state university

      Sept 2019 - May 2021

      Transported and accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites. Kept current patient records with goals, plans, forms, and health information.Taught appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.Held informational classes to teach effective behaviors and techniques to students. Referred community members to needed health services.Assisted with tasks and work duties during slow periods to maintain team productivity. Bring awareness and resources pertaining to mental health to A&T's campus population. Show less Updated clients on consistent basis regarding projects and answered questions quickly and with knowledgeable support.Scheduled clients for appointments to promptly meet needs.Scheduled clients and managed client exits by ensuring all current and future needs were met. Oversaw address of customer requests for friendly, knowledgeable service and support.Drove customer escalations to resolution by engaging directly with clients.Scheduled appointments to meet customer needs and resolve key concerns. Show less

      • Mental Health Associate

        Oct 2018 - May 2021
      • Information Technology Staff

        Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
    • Bogues consulting group

      Jan 2020 - May 2020
      Public relations intern

      Wrote press releases or other media communications to promote clients. Developed professional relationships with media contacts to solicit testimonials and reviews. Assisted with planning and execution of private, company, and client events.

    • Rich girls museum

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
      Social media manager

      Coordinated positive media interviews and events sponsorships.Used editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels. Designed and edited promotional publications.

    • University of north carolina at charlotte

      Aug 2021 - May 2023

      • Analyzed health data and conducted needs assessments to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in healthcare delivery.• Conducted assessments of individuals' determinants of health, including social, economic, environmental, and behavioral factors, to identify barriers and develop personalized care plans.• Developed and implemented health evaluation surveys and initiatives targeting determinants of health. Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is a risk reduction program for college students who use alcohol and/or cannabis and have experienced, or are potentially at-risk for, substance-related problems. BASICS aims to motivate students to reduce substance use in order to decrease the negative consequences of drinking. • Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health and wellbeing programs, initiatives, or campaigns.• Support outreach efforts to raise awareness about health and well-being services, programs, or resources.• Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to health outcomes, program effectiveness, or participant satisfaction.

      • Healthcare Assistant

        Jan 2023 - May 2023
      • Drug and Alcohol Screening Intervention Specialist

        Aug 2021 - May 2023
      • Student

        Aug 2021 - May 2023
      • Health and Wellbeing Assistant

        Aug 2021 - May 2023
    • Cabarrus health alliance

      May 2022 - Aug 2022

      • Distribution of Harm Reduction Supplies: Provide sterile syringes, needles, and other harm reduction supplies to program participants. Ensure that the supplies are appropriately packaged and labeled for distribution.• Conduct educational sessions and outreach activities to raise awareness about safe injection practices, harm reduction strategies, and the availability of syringe exchange services. Engage with individuals who inject drugs and provide them with information on reducing the risks associated with drug use.• Collect and record program data, including the number of syringes distributed, participant demographics, risk behaviors, and any other relevant information. Show less

      • Public Health Policy Intern

        May 2022 - Aug 2022
      • Syringe Service Program Assistant

        May 2022 - Aug 2022
    • Center for prevention services

      Oct 2023 - now
      Prevention specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hippa privacy and security

      University of north carolina at charlotte
    • Navigating a foodborne outbreak:preparation for interprofessional practice

      University of north carolina at charlotte
      Nov 2021
    • Social and behavioral science

      University of north carolina at charlotte
      Nov 2021
    • Good decision making in real time: practical public health ethics for local health officials

      University of north carolina at charlotte
      Nov 2021