Experience

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  American red cross

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

  Administrative assistant

  • Received and efficiently organized confidential blood donor documents by priority

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  The college of idaho

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Undergraduate research assistant

  Biology Department. Mentor: R. Luke Daniels, Ph.D.Analyzed and sequenced the genome of a bacteriophage discovered on The College of Idaho campus. This national genomics project was sponsored by Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).Technique: bioinformatics

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  Center for community and justice

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Latinx health intern

  • Gathered preventative healthcare resources for community outreach to Latinos and low-income families.• Developed bilingual health brochures to inform Idaho communities about preventative healthcare, the Affordable Care Act, and navigating the healthcare system, including primary care, urgent care, and emergency room care.• Conducted public education fairs in Spanish to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS among the Latino community.

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  Idaho emergency physicians

  May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Emergency medicine scribe

  Emergency Medical scribe at St. Alphonsus (Caldwell and Nampa locations) and West Valley Medical Center• Utilized Powerchart and Meditech emergency medical record systems, gathered information for patient visits, and partnered with over 20 physicians to deliver quality and efficient care for over 5,400 patients.• Interpreted medical terminology in plain language for non-English speaking patients with emergency care needs.

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  Alliance title & escrow corp.

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Receptionist/ administrative assistant

  • Efficiently searched for title documents in several Idaho counties to gather client grantor/grantee information, invoices, and orders for corporate services, default services, and customer service representatives• Examined customer problems and implemented appropriate corrective action to respond to customer requests• Provided support to corporate and commercial Escrow department’s by assisting with customer service and administrative duties related to escrow closings• Submitted and managed office supply and service repair orders in a timely and effective manner Show less

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  The college of idaho

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Biology Department. Mentor: R. Luke Daniels, Ph.D.Developed a new assay testing the hypothesis that agarose spots containing an epidermal growth factor (EGF) or adenosine triphosphosphate (ATP) will attract GL261 cells.Techniques: mammalian cell culture, fluorescent microscopy, and bioinformatics • Assisted the professor by providing unsupervised instruction to 40 students primarily during laboratory sessions with a human cadaver• Maintained a safe work environment for students and set up routine and specialized chemicals, materials, equipment for laboratory sessions.

  • Laboratory Research Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2016

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2016
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  California emergency physician

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Emergency medicine scribe

  Medical Scribe at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC. • Utilized Meditech emergency medical record system, gathered information for patient visits, and partnered with 20 physicians to deliver quality and efficient care for over 5,400 patients.• Interpreted medical terminology in plain language for non-English speaking patients with emergency care needs.

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  Congressional hispanic caucus institute (chci)

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Pepsico health public policy fellow

  • Selected for nationally competitive leadership program focused on public policy, leadership, policy analysis, Congress and congressional advocacy strategies.• Attend weekly leadership development sessions centered on CHCI’s four Pillars of Leadership – Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, Self-Empowerment, and Promoting Community and Hispanic Culture.• Network and develop professional connections with members of Congress and leaders in federal agencies, national nonprofit advocacy organizations, government-related institutes, and corporate partner liaisons. Show less

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  Association of american medical colleges (aamc)

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  Office of government relations and public policy fellow

  • Analyzed quantitative data from Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) for nearly 300 hospitals.• Drafted “Dear Colleague” letters to Congressmen to gain support in sponsoring and passing the 21st Century Cures Act, H.R.6.• Authored and published an AAMC Washington Highlights article regarding the AAMC’s letter urging President Trump to support a permanent fix for DACA and AAMC support for the BRIDGE Act, H.R. 496.• Managed the AdHoc National Institute of Health Fund Twitter account that resulted in an increase of over 100 followers and utilized as a platform to engage support the passing of 21st Century Cures Act, H.R.6.• Wrote memos on health policy hill briefings, conducted legislative research, and discussed my recommendations on the AAMC’s role in each healthcare issue. Show less

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  United states senate

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Health policy fellow

  A health policy fellow working in the Health Minority Office in the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee under ranking member Senator Patty Murray.• Conduct legislative research, translate from Spanish-to-English, and summarize laws and regulations regarding drug approval standards for 30 OECD countries.• Compile and summarize current events, in-depth reports into weekly activity reports for Senator Patty Murray regarding public health, health care related issues affecting the nation and Washington State.• Take meetings with stakeholders to discuss their concerns regarding the Affordable Care Act, academic medicine and healthcare, and write memos based on meetings to brief and advise health portfolio Legislative Assistants.• Draft and edit memorandums for the Senator to meet with key stakeholders on national and local Washington state healthcare issues.• Conducted detailed research on the policy background of cabinet nominees referred to the HELP Committee in preparation for their upcoming Senate HELP committee hearings. Show less

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  National association of community health centers (nachc)

  Sept 2017 - May 2019

  Federal affairs program associate

  • Spearheaded NACHC endorsement for the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2018 (H.R. 5942) and appropriations funding for the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health CDC program (H.R. 6157).• Re-designed and created NACHC’s Annual Policy Papers (on Medicaid & Medicare, 340B, Health Center Funding, Telehealth, and Behavioral Health) and a Policy Agenda, used for meetings with Members of Congress and staff.• Presented in Spanish and English language, federal policy updates at annual NACHC Conferences, to provide an overview of federal health policies and legislation that affect health centers.• Authored several blog posts and contributed to quarterly president’s reports, each providing updates regarding health center legislative priorities. Also drafted and managed campaign emails from NACHC to over 1,500 hill staff.• Represent NACHC at a variety of coalition health group meetings, including the Coalition for Health Funding, CDC Coalition, HEAA Community Coalition, and Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign (steering committee member). Show less

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  American institute for contemporary german studies (aicgs)

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Aicgs transatlantic exchange fellow
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  Blue cross blue shield association

  May 2019 - Mar 2021

  Senior policy analyst, medicaid

  • Lead and conduct strategic planning for all BCBS Plans and non-branded affiliates on Medicaid payment and delivery system reform, including the identification of federal and state regulatory and legislative policy issues.• Prepare comments on federal regulations, provide technical assistance to Congress on pending legislation, and develop BCBSA issue briefs on policy issues related to Medicaid and medically underserved populations.• Develop policy discussion guides, organize and lead multiple conference calls with BCBS senior executives to review policy priorities/concerns and gather consensus on BCBSA comment letter development.• Work cross-functionally to develop short- and long-term health equity, social determinants of health policy priorities, with particular emphasis on rural health, maternal health, home and community-based services, and telehealth.• Author the weekly Medicaid Update newsletter, disseminated among BCBS senior executives, that provides a weekly source of news information relevant to the Medicaid program at the federal and state political levels. Show less

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  Mitre

  Apr 2021 - now

  Senior policy analyst, medicaid