Kenesha Smith Barber, PhD

Experience

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  UNC Charlotte

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Assisted 2 professors with research concerning maternal and child health• Identified research agendas for further exploration• Identified suitable techniques for the collection and analysis of data• Assisted in the development & preparation of grants for funding opportunities• Data coding, data entry, transcribing, data analysis & assistance with writing up manuscripts• Developed research papers for publication based on experiment results and analysis• Attended community meetings and contribute to team decisions about research directions Show less • Operated technology to create captions or subtitles for educational media for hearing impaired students• Consistently communicated with professors to meet deadlines for captions requested• Contacted stakeholders to make all media on campus accessible to hearing impaired• Developed and meet program goals to expand knowledge about this service• Manned front desk resolving problems and questions students come into the office with• Organized and keep track of note-taking log, sending reminder e-mails to students who volunteer to take notes for those with disabilities• Made decisions on hiring and dismissing note-takers for Disability Services• Assured that each student who had the note-taking accommodation is granted a reliable note-taker• Enforced the Americans with Disability Act stating that those with disabilities should remain free from discrimination Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
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  UNC Charlotte Center for Wellness Promotion

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Intern

  • Developed bulletin board resources (12) for resident assistants (R.A.’s) at UNC Charlotte to facilitate campus residents’ knowledge of various health topics• Design a subset of the UNC Charlotte Wellness website to give R.A.’s easy access to wellness resources for their residents• Created a resource guide/manual for UNC Charlotte Resident Assistants consisting of information on Program Planning 101 and Utilizing the Center for Wellness Promotion• Review /update UNC Charlotte R.A. programs in a box so that all health information is current, valid, and demographic-appropriate • Collected Interpersonal Violence and Alcohol information from other North Carolina Colleges/Universities• Manned UNC Charlotte SOAR (Student Orientation and Registration) Wellness Tables to give parents and students information on UNC Charlotte health resources• Created a bulletin board, newsletter, and media monitor slides on a various health topics to be viewed in the UNC Charlotte Health Center• Assisted staff with all other administrative duties in the Center for Wellness Promotion Show less

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  Virginia Department of Health

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

  Perinatal Epidemiologist

  • Provided perinatal and reproductive health epidemiology and evaluation support to maternal and child health programs• Assessed and monitored current program utilization related to Family Planning services (Title X and Family Planning Annual Report), Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) programs in Virginia, PRAMS sampling analysis and reporting, and the State Systems Development Initiative• Evaluated effectiveness of program activities to increase pregnancy intention across women of reproductive age• Supported key priorities of improving reproductive/perinatal health outcomes and lowering overall costs• Used SAS and other software for data quality activities and to analyze MCH-related data• Conducted epidemiologic studies/analyses involving advanced methods to support MCH program needs and guide program development• Compiled and provide annotated data queries for all routine and special data requests• Provided consultation on epidemiologic and statistical issues requiring application of advanced scientific and technical methods and practices to MCH programs Show less

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  Virginia Department of Health - Office of Family Health Services

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2022

  VA PRAMS Coordinator & Epidemiologist

  • Oversee collection of high-quality data through the coordination and day-to-day management of Virginia’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) cooperative agreement includingo Sampling and data collection procedureso Organization of steering committeeso Development and updating of state-specific PRAMS protocolo Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvalo Management of PRAMS data collection contract• Prepare annual grant application and required Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) annual reports• Serve as liaison between PRAMS project staff and the CDC on an ongoing basis• Work with office program managers and external partners to expand the use of data related to pregnancy and infant health• Develop analysis plan and policies and procedures for dissemination of PRAMS data• Assist with ad hoc projects and analyses as assigned Show less

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Jan 2022 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Course Content- SLWK 381- Foundations of Social Work Research: o Review of basic statistical univariate and bivariate descriptive and inferential tools for analyzing, interpreting and presenting data for decision-making in generalist social work practice. o Methods for analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, further developing critical-thinking skills in translating empirical research findings into generalist social work practice principles. o Calculating statistical equations by hand and using SPSS•Develop in-person 3-credit course in line with student outcomes and curriculum requirements using Canvas•Exercise academic freedom in teaching course content and achieving learning outcomes in accordance with University policy, procedures, and curricula•Establish an environment conducive to student engagement by effectively planning and preparing for classes, responding quickly to student requests for assistance and ensuring that students enjoy a powerful learning experience•Maintain contact with students via phone, video conferencing, and email through their courses•Work collaboratively with Academic Advisors to ensure student engagement and success Show less

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  Virginia Department of Health

  Aug 2022 - now

  Community Health Epidemiology Program Manager