Ana Erdel

Experience

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  Escuelas Cristianas Vida Abundante/Abundant Life Christian Schools

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

  High School Science and Mathematics Teacher

  I developed and adapted an ESL curriculum to suit a variety of cultural and language backgrounds, and provided multi-disciplinary education, teaching subjects including Pre-Algebra, Earth Science, Biology, Algebra I & II, and Physics.

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  World Vision Perú

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  I led a mixed methods research project as the principal investigator, examining sexual and reproductive health indicators among adolescents for the ADP of Calca. Additionally, I played a key role in founding the organization's Ethics Committee and actively represented the organization at Red Sida Peru's annual conference at the United Nations office in Peru.

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  Yale University

  Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  Research Assistant

  I contributed to the development of a pilot program focused on culturally tailored and peer-based support interventions, aimed at enhancing treatment adherence and access to care for Spanish-speaking Hispanic women affected by HIV, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence. My role involved transcribing key informant interviews, creating questionnaires for the program's quantitative analysis, and conducting coding and qualitative data analysis, all as a member of the Global HIV Prevention and Mental Health Services group. Show less

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  El Centro de Corazón

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2017

  Sr. Program Manager

  As the Sr. Program Manager at El Centro de Corazón from September 2013 to February 2017, I successfully managed over 20 significant projects with budgets over $1.3M, developed systems for healthcare quality monitoring, and improved clinical outcomes, notably a 30% increase in colorectal cancer screening rates. I also led the implementation of innovative patient care models and established key partnerships with prominent health organizations like March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and University of Texas School of Public Health. Show less

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  Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC)

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2024

  In my role, I strategically manage Health Centered Control Network (HCCN) programs, leading impactful training and technical assistance activities that optimize health information technology (HIT) across 52 healthcare organizations that touch over 1.2 million patients. My achievements include playing a crucial role in the successful deployment of the Azara network across multiple organizations and EHR systems, the establishment of collaborative peer-to-peer learning groups for multiple Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and advancing training opportunities that enhance clinical quality, foster person-centered care, and improve patient and staff well-being. Show less

  • Program Implementation & Advancement Director

    Mar 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Quality and Evaluation Program Manager

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2021
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  University of Notre Dame

  Feb 2024 - now

  Replication Research Manager-LEO