Ruth Eshete

Experience

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  CSU- Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLiCE)

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  Student Organization Coordinator

  • Supported and developed 500+ registered student organizations each year• Created, marketed, and facilitated officer orientation retreats, luncheons, leadership, and skill development workshops geared toward student officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors • Educated 100+ student officers regarding financial literacy, management, and fundraising• Coached student organization officers through event planning, implementation and navigating University policies and procedures

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  University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus- Healthy Start Study

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Research Assistant

  • Worked with mothers and children in collecting data and administering tests• Entered data from questionnaires and electronic patient charts into a database (REDCap)• Assisted in study participant visits by measuring body composition, waist circumference, weight, skin fold, and blood pressure measurements• Developed and organized clinical research questionnaires for research visits• Worked on enhancing study participant recruitment through phone calls, emails, and home visits

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  University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

  Aug 2018 - now

  Research services senior professional at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

  • Managed various research projects conducted at the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center and its affiliates• Managed clinical research operations and patient recruitment• Supervised the activities of the research assistants in the division and the training of all new researchers• Performed data analysis for abstracts and manuscript submissions• Managed large and complex databases and maintained quality control• Assisted investigators in study protocols, data collection and dissemination, and database design• Managed all Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions for the research department• Conducted phlebotomy on research subjects and processed samples• Liaison between the Division of Ophthalmic Epidemiology and the University of Colorado biorepository group with responsibility for tracking all bio samples pulled for biomarker studies• Worked independently to resolve issues that are related to the research in the ophthalmic division Show less

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  California Rural Indian Health Board

  Jul 2022 - now

  Epidemiologist

  • Provided leadership and coordination of research and epidemiologic activities for the California Tribal Epidemiology Center• Performed qualitative and quantitative data analyses using statistical programs• Managed survey questionnaire design and dissemination• Developed research studies to effectively address specific health concerns• Managed project contracts, study protocols, and work plans• Wrote and peer-reviewed abstracts, poster presentations, and manuscripts• Developed projects designed based on the CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (CDC BRFSS), Community Health Assessment (CHA)• Attended National conferences and meetings: APHA, NIHB Show less

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  California Department of Public Health

  Aug 2023 - now

  Research Scientist II

  • Plan, organize and direct scientific research studies• Conduct scientific research, collect data, and disseminate results• Analyze complex data and manage datasets from database management systems• Prepare summary statistics and data visualization reports used to make program decisions• Interact with state agencies, healthcare organizations, and various stakeholder organizations