Lauren R. Hopkins, MPH

Experience

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  Healthy Kids & Teens

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Health Promotion Coach

  • Coordinated and implemented after-school health promotion programs, collaborating with schools and community partners to meet program objectives and deadlines• Acted as the primary liaison between students, parents, and guest speakers to ensure program goals were communicated and achieved• Designed and executed project plans for community-focused events, tracking deliverables, managing schedules, and ensuring smooth even execution• Developed and delivered engaging educational materials and demonstrations to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, maintaining customer stratification through effective communication and follow-up• Monitored program milestones and outcomes, identifying and resolving issues to improve participant experience and optimize processes for future initiative• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance event impact and support ongoing process improvement effortsKey Contribution: Coordinated community food event during spring break bringing together local partners to promote community gardens and provide interactive nutrition education for children and their families Show less

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  The Y (YMCA)

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Summer Camp Counselor

  • Planned, led, and implemented camp programs for children.• Provided high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants.• Supervised campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.• Maintained constant surveillance of the pool/body of water areas.• Identified and responded to camper behavioral issues, and reported concerns to camp leadership.• Communicated with parents regarding participant experiences and expectations.• Maintained accurate program records, including incident reports, logs, and daily attendance reports. Show less

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  Church Health

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Research Intern

  • Designed and implemented a research study evaluating the impact of food insecurity on diabetes management outcome• Managed data collection, consent forms, and proper storage in compliance with privacy regulations• Conducted statistical analysis and presented results to support intervention strategies

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  WV Department of Health and Human Resources

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Epidemiologist I

  • Coordinated and produced state and county-level health trend analysis using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, meeting tight deadlines for annual reports and dissemination to stakeholders• Partnered with Center of Threat Preparedness to manage emergency response logistics during COVID-19 pandemic, including organizing community testing events across the state• Streamline data workflows to improve chronic disease surveillance, providing actionable insights for public health planningKey Contributions: Played a critical role in West Virginia’s COVID- 19 emergency preparedness efforts by coordinating local health departments testing events and risk assessments Show less

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  LRH Data Solutions

  Jan 2021 - now

  Freelance Consultant

  • Managed multiple client projects simultaneously, coordinating tasks, deadlines, and deliverables using project management tools (NIFTY)• Conducted stakeholder meetings to identify goals, clarify expectations, and ensure projects stayed on track• Managed and mentored a team of interns to support project deliverables, delegating tasks, overseeing progress, and providing feedback to ensure a successful outcome• Designed statistical analysis plans, created data visualizations, and presented findings to clients for strategic decision-making• Delivered community-focused educational material and support initiatives to promote neighborhood health education, including a campaign addressing food insecurities • Served as liaison between clients and senior scientists at a startup scientific start-up to effectively communicate project needs and expectationsKey Project: Created custom data visualization demonstrating current and projected health trends used in a regional professional conference Show less

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  Chenega Corporation

  Jan 2022 - now

  Scientific Data Analyst for Center of Disease Control and Prevention

  • Serving as a contracted analyst with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)• Manage the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data analysis and reporting, including deliverables for the CMS quality incentive program• Developed project plans and timelines for NHSN data validation initiatives, enhancing data quality and usability for stakeholders• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create recommendations and communication for system usability improvements• Facilitate data management workflow, ensuring timely file exchange and project documentation for CDC and partner organizationsKey Project: Developed and maintained an algorithm to detect clusters in bloodstream infection pathogens, driving improvements in NHSN data accuracy and infection control practice Show less