Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS

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About me
Deputy Administrator of Population Health at the Shelby County Tennessee Health Department/University of Memphis Graduate Research Assistant
Education
- Walden University
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  Master’s Degree Clinical Research Administration 3.85
  Activities and Societies: Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- Tennessee State University
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  Bachelor's Degree Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  Activities and Societies: Student National Medical Association (SNMA), Presidential Scholar, Government, Student Union Board of Governors, Peer Counselor, Residential Assistant Studied and conducted experiments in Pharmacology with Dr. Margaret Ann Blackshear as a Biological Science Aid. Received a Silver Salute to Research on March 27, 2003 for participation in the 25th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium as a sophomore and the only undergraduate participant.
- The University of Memphis
  2023 - 2024
  Master's Graduate Certification Population Health
  The Graduate Certificate in Population Health offers focused academic training for public health practitioners and other healthcare leaders who are interested in improving health outcomes in the community.
- Nashville State Community College
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  Associate's Degree Biotechnology Cum Laude
  Classes included: Microbiology, Biotechnology Applications, Industry & Applied Microbiology, Protein Bioseparation Methods, Applied Biochemistry, and Cell Culturing
- The University of Memphis
  2024 - 2027
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Social and Behaviorial Sciences
  The Social and Behavioral Sciences doctoral program is based on the principle that health and health behaviors are influenced by multiple psychological, behavioral, social and cultural factors. This program is designed for master's prepared students who seek advanced training in social and behavioral science theories and methods. Due to the complex challenges of population health and healthcare delivery, the need for public health scholars with expertise in social and behavioral sciences… Show more The Social and Behavioral Sciences doctoral program is based on the principle that health and health behaviors are influenced by multiple psychological, behavioral, social and cultural factors. This program is designed for master's prepared students who seek advanced training in social and behavioral science theories and methods. Due to the complex challenges of population health and healthcare delivery, the need for public health scholars with expertise in social and behavioral sciences continues to grow in academia, research, and practice. This CEPH-accredited interdisciplinary doctoral program is intended to be completed in three to four years. Students work closely with faculty mentors in research areas such as smoking, substance abuse, nutrition, physical activity, obesity, cancer, HIV/AIDS, STDs, and neighborhood environment. Show less
Experience
- USDA
  Jun 2002 - Aug 2002
  Biological Science Intern
  Protected natural areas.
- Tennessee State University
  Aug 2002 - May 2003
  Biological Science Aid
  Conducted and created pharmacology experiments using methamphetamine drugs.Perfected laboratory techniques: reagent making, drug dosing, gel electrophoresis, centrifugation, and safely handled radioactive materials.Animal husbandryWon second place for research and presentation as an sophomore undergraduate student while competing against graduate students.
- ENVIRON International Corporation
  May 2006 - Jul 2009
  Staff Scientist, Ecotoxicology Lab
  Whole effluent testing with live organisms for toxicologyBiodegradation studiesMounted and identified Daphnids via microscopyNatural area studies and field collectionsPresented research during American Water Resources Association conferences
- Shelby County Government
  Apr 2011 - now
  Serving as Deputy Administrator to provide administrative duties of oversight and guidance to the Population Health Bureau Programs of the Shelby County Tennessee Health Department to include: Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening, Child Fatality Review, Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT), Cure Violence, Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), Health and Wellness Chronic Disease Prevention, Health and Wellness Baby and Me Tobacco Free, Health and Wellness Tobacco Risk, Health and Wellness Tobacco Youth, Newborn Screening, Opioid High Impact Area, Opioid Risk, and Presumptive Prenatal TennCare Insurance. Show less • Organizing and facilitating Case Review and Community Action Team meetings• Co-facilitating Child Fatality Review led by the Shelby County Health Division Medical Officer• Developing FIMR State of Tennessee Reports from program and community recommendations, findings, and activities planned andcompleted• Inspiring, creating, and implementing strategic plans to achieve and exceed grant deliverables related to infant mortality reduction• Empowering and inspiring team members to create innovative ways of educating and empowering the public to reduce infantdeaths• Abstracting fetal and infant death data from hospital medical records• Managing multiple fundsAccomplishment• Created the Provider Health Equity Modules in partnership with community agencies and leaders to educate those in healthcare on techniques to improve health equity based on feedback from families in the community. Show less • Abstracting fetal and infant death data from hospital medical records• Organizing and Facilitating Case Review and Community Action Team meetings• Participating as part of the Child Death Review lead by the Shelby County Health Division Medical Officer• Developing FIMR State of Tennessee Reports from program and community recommendations, findings, and activities planned and completed• Inspiring, Creating, and Implementing Strategic Plans to achieve and exceed grant deliverables related to infant mortality reduction• Empowering and Inspiring Team Members to Create Innovative ways of Educating and Empowering the Public to reduce infant deaths Show less
  - Deputy Administrator
    Oct 2022 - now
  - Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Manager
    Dec 2020 - Oct 2022
  - Public Health Injury Prevention Educator
    Jun 2019 - Oct 2022
  - COVID-19 POD Supervisor
    Jan 2021 - Feb 2021
  - Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Interim Team Leader
    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
  - Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program Public Health Coordinator
    Oct 2018 - Sept 2020
  - COVID-19 Operations Section Chief
    Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
  - Violence Prevention Public Health Coordinator
    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
  - COVID-19 Planning Section Chief
    Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
  - Environmental Technical Specialist
    Apr 2011 - Sept 2018
- The University of Memphis
  Aug 2023 - now
  University of Memphis Graduate Research Assistant
  Co-Creator and Lead Researcher of an Innovative Project for Shelby County, TN mothers in conjunction with families, providers, and community organizations.
Licenses & Certifications
- Transportation Worker Identification (TWIC)
  United States Government
  Aug 2008
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
  OSHA
  Sept 2007
- Protecting Human Research Participants
  National Institutes of Health Office of Extramural Research
  May 2017
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  City of Memphis
  Jul 2013
- Heartsaver CPR AED
  American Red Cross
  Feb 2017
- Lead Risk Assessor
  State of Tennessee
  Sept 2011
- Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
  CITI Program
  Jun 2025
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Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Jun 2000
  Associated with Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS
- Advisory Board Member
  Issued by Eternal Life Community Church of God in Christ and Tree of Life Ministries on Jan 2017
  Associated with Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS
- Member-Executive Member-Chair
  Issued by Memphis Teen Vision (MemTV) on May 2011
  Associated with Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS
- Mentor
  Issued by TN Achieves on Dec 2014
  Associated with Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS
- Scholarship Coordinator
  Issued by Eternal Life Church of God in Christ and Tree of Life Ministries on Dec 2014
  Associated with Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS
- Youth Group Leader
  Issued by Eternal Life Church of God in Christ and Tree of Life Ministries on Jan 2013
  Associated with Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS
- National Public Health Week 2018 Planning Committee Chairperson
  Issued by American Public Health Association on Feb 2018
  Associated with Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS
- Community Volunteer
  Issued by United Way of the Mid South on Jan 2018
  Associated with Tunishia S. Kuykindall, MS