Melanie Díaz

Melanie díaz

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location of Melanie DíazFlorida, Puerto Rico
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Epidemiologist • Project Director • Environmental Health Professional • Microbiologist

  • Education

    • Art - free studies

      2020 -
      Drawing and painting
    • University of puerto rico graduate school of public health

      2022 - 2026
      Drph environmental health public health
    • University of puerto rico graduate school of public health

      2019 - 2020
      Master's degree public health/ environmental health
    • University of puerto rico, arecibo

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor's degree industrial microbiology
  • Experience

    • Laboratorio clinico bonet hernandez

      Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
      Laboratory assistant

      ▪ Performed Quality control of hematology and urinalysis▪ Completed instrument preventive maintenance▪ Documented temperature, humidity percentage and voltage▪ Prepared samples for reference laboratories▪ Ensured that samples were packed at the correct temperatures

    • Laboratorio clinico bonet hernandez

      Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
      Laboratory assistant

      Performed Quality control of hematology and urinalysis▪ Completed instrument preventive maintenance▪ Documented temperature, humidity percentage and voltage▪ Prepared samples for reference laboratories▪ Ensured that samples were packed at the correct temperatures

    • University of puerto rico medical sciences campus

      Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

      Toxicology research:Sampled plastics. Validated a method for the detection of chemicals such as Bisphenol A in plastic toys using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).  Visited community in Canóvanas, P.R.  Conducted interviews in residences  Preformed data entry

      • Toxicology Research Assistant

        Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
      • Research Interviewer

        Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
    • Puerto rico science, technology & research trust

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
      Resource development assistant

      Reviewed Literature; Sought for potential funders; Assisted in Grant Writing

    • Laboratorio clinico bonet hernandez

      Sept 2020 - Mar 2021
      Administrative assistant

      - Report Covid-19 test result in BioPortal of the Puerto Rico Department of Health - Conduct phone interviews- Enter patients demographic data and medical insurance information in the Laboratory Information System TekPro - Seek eligibility of patients using Inmedita Health Integrated Solutions and other Medical Insurance Apps

    • Puerto rico department of health

      Apr 2021 - now

      - Lead the COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact tracing office in Florida PR - Report COVID-19 outbreaks- Implement guidelines from the PR Health Department in the municipality - Work with the epidemiologist to identify sources of infection and design interventions- Lead, design and implement prevention campaigns - Communicate risk of exposure and risk factors of COVID-19- Manage COVID-19 crisis in general - Develop and design educational materials - Educate communities and practice cultural competence

      • Epidemiologist and Project Director

        Mar 2022 - now
      • Health Educator and Promoter

        Apr 2021 - Feb 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Artisan

      Departamento de desarrollo económico y comercio
      Feb 2023
    • Covid-19 contact tracing

      John hopkin
      Nov 2020
    • Health and safety strategies to successfully support communities response to public health emergencies

      Migrant clinicians network
      Apr 2021
    • Citi health information privacy and security (hips) for students and instructors

      Citi program, a division of brany
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Biosafety complete training series

      Citi program, a division of brany
      Dec 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Social/behavioral research course

      Citi program, a division of brany
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Determinantes sociales de la salud, justicia social e interseccionalidad; gobernanza de los datos; evaluación de documentos bajo el lente de equidad

      Puerto rico department of health
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Melanie Díaz
      Leadership Medal Master's degree Jul 2020
    • Awarded to Melanie Díaz
      Cum Laude Bachelor's degree Jul 2019
    • Awarded to Melanie Díaz
      Honor Society Honor Student Apr 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Para La Naturaleza on Aug 2018
      Para La NaturalezaAssociated with Melanie Díaz
    • Volunteer

      Issued by SCUBA DOGS SOCIETY INC on Sept 2019
      SCUBA DOGS SOCIETY INCAssociated with Melanie Díaz
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Rotaract Rotary Club’s Youth organization on Aug 2015
      Rotaract Rotary Club’s Youth organizationAssociated with Melanie Díaz