Danielle DiPietro

Experience

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  Baltimore City Health Department, Tuberculosis Prevention Clinic

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  • Worked with a team to complete an internal cohort study of Tuberculosis patients• Assisted clinic director with research on cost-effective screening solutions for TB. Contributing author of paper created based on this research: QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube Implementation for Latent Tuberculosis Diagnosis in a Public Health. Published in ‘BioMed Central’

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  House Of Ruth Maryland

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  • Contributed greatly to research and writing for Center for Disease Control and Prevention grant proposal• Completed internal statistical research project and report on prevalence of sexual assault to improve client services

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  Tulane Equestrian Team

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  President

  • Managed over 60 active team members and oversaw all club responsibilities, including finances, fundraising, and scheduling• Increased substantially club participation and retention rates though strategic development and expansion efforts• Organized annual Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition for over 200 collegiate equestrians in the region

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  New Orleans Faith Health Alliance

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Intern

  • Worked with doctors as a health educator/ MedlinePlus instructor for their patients • Organized flu vaccine drives at local schools, and a community health fair• Conducted internal study with hypertensions and produced comprehensive report to guide decision making

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  SHRI

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2014

  Team Member

  • Worked on a team of five to develop strategic plans and execute pilot project for this start up focused on improving sanitation and health rights in rural India• Served as liaison for partner organization in India, and director of development for its women’s group• Raised over $6,000 to assist with women’s group programming

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  Jhpiego

  May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Intern

  • Conducted literature review on low-cost screening and diagnostic strategies for Cervical Cancer Treatment and Prevention team• Created content for publication on Jhpiego’s website

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  Birthing Project USA

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Volunteer

  • Conducted research on means to improve maternal and infant health outcomes• Developed health education plan to guide mentors’ work with pregnant and parenting mothers

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  Tulane University

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Research Assistant

  • Analyzed, transcribed, and coded qualitative data based on in-depth interviews with breastfeeding mothers on campus• Co-authored comprehensive report to guide decision making for breastfeeding support initiative at Tulane University

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  Ayzh, Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  Business Development Associate

  • Strategically develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of organizations and enterprises in the maternal and child health space across Asia and Africa in order to expand our reach and achieve business goals• Manage grants and tenders: develop and ensure adherence to project management timelines and monitoring plans, conduct field visits, work closely with and organize efforts across multiple partner organization to achieve milestones• Conduct primary and secondary research on new products for our portfolio; currently leading exploration for drug Chlorhexidine Show less

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  504HealthNet

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

  • Administered activities across multiple grants under 504HealthNet’s three program areas: outreach, advocacy and training.• Coordinated 504HealthNet’s outreach program, which connects low-income residents to health insurance and health care services.• Tracked and conducted thorough research on health care legislation at the National and State level, analyzing potential impact on access to health care for Louisianans.• Prepared for and participate in discussions with elected officials to convey relevant support and opposition to proposed policy. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Program Coordinator

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Grants Writer

    Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
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  The Maryland General Assembly

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2023

  - Drive policy agenda by conducting research, working with stakeholders to refine proposed legislation, creating communications collateral, and managing bills throughout the legislative process.- Manage information flow, scheduling, and communications with government agencies, elected officials, and local partners.- Create daily briefings to ensure that the Delegate is prepared for meetings and events each day.- Provide constituent services for residents of District 46 (Baltimore City). Show less

  • Chief Of Staff - Delegate Brooke Lierman

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Legislative Director - Delegate Brooke Lierman

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2021
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  Comptroller of Maryland

  Jan 2023 - now

  Policy Research Director