Kayla Wallace

Experience

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  Tyson Research Center

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Undergraduate Research Fellow

  -Engaged in field-based ecological research and collaborated with fellow undergraduates and professionals to collect biological data in research plots (40 hrs/week)-Designed and executed an ecological research project in avian & disease ecology-Presented findings at Washington University's Undergraduate Research Symposium to an audience of professors, peers, community members, and other professionals

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  Washington University in St. Louis

  Dec 2018 - May 2019

  Environmental Justice Associate-- Office of Sustainability

  -Supported the development of a strong internal and external Environmental Justice network at WUSTL by educating, energizing, and connecting students, faculty, staff and community partners-Co-organized annual Environmental Justice Internship Fair through recruiting area non-profit organizations, promoting the event to students on campus, and managing event logistics.-Researched and promoted environmental justice-oriented events through the Office of Sustainability website, using a WordPress platform-Welcomed and delivered official introduction for Earth Week keynote speaker Pandora Thomas preceding her lecture on permaculture to an audience of 80 students, staff and community members. Show less

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  Ameren

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Environmental Social Governance Intern

  • Implemented a habitat monitoring and evaluation program to assess the effectiveness of restoration plans along transmission lines and rights-of-way in support of clean energy initiatives; Presented program at company-wide symposium• Researched and analyzed clean energy and sustainability scores and practices of competing utility companies to inform cleanenergy strategy and identify opportunities for improvement to present to 8 ESG/CSR company executives• Collaborated with the outreach team to plan community stakeholder outreach event, refining agendas, program content, andpromotional materials to educate the public about Ameren clean energy strategic roadmap Show less

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  University of Michigan

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  REU Fellow

  -Designed, conducted, and analyzed results of an NSF- funded, independent research project examining the effects of aquatic acidification on crayfish’s immune response to parasitic infection-Performed regular dissections and photo-analyses of parasite load using NIH Image J software-Discussed and presented results of experiment through written scientific-publication style research paper and and oral presentation to the scientists and research community at the University of Michigan Biological Station Show less

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  Empower Through Health

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Field Director

  • Collaborated with stakeholders to design and implement an arts-based intervention for community health improvement, engaging 30 health workers to enhance knowledge and practices regarding infection prevention• Developed and managed assessment frameworks, overseeing undergraduate fellows conducting interviews across 14 villages to evaluate intervention effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative metrics• Utilized Excel to streamline tracking and optimize the distribution of deworming tablets and supplements to over 1,000 children, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in resource allocation Show less

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  Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  Nov 2022 - now

  Coordinate logistics for 5-year, NCI-funded equity-centered public health projects, applying Agile principles to manage cross-functional teams, build stakeholder partnerships, and streamline processes. Focus on advancing cancer prevention, reducing health disparities, and fostering workforce development by engaging diverse stakeholders and utilizing iterative, qualitative approaches to design impactful solutions and optimize processes.Current Projects:- Participant Engagement and Cancer Genome Sequencing (PECGS) - Community Centered Approaches to Enhance Cancer Genetics Referral Strategies (CATERS)- Participant Engagement Advisory Board (PEAB) Liason Show less

  • Public Health Project Coordinator II

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Public Health Project Coordinator I

    Nov 2022 - Dec 2023