Julia O'Hara, MPH

Experience

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  Elon University

  May 2008 - May 2011

  Team Leader for the Office of Substance Education

  Conducted research to develop, implement, and present health-related programming to answer questions, facilitate discussion, and disseminate information to Elon University students and the surrounding community; Managed grant requests, meeting agendas, budgets, and group dynamics to further the pursuit of the mission statement; Instructed health and wellness classes; Presented at the BACCHUS Network's annual national conference.

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  Focus Fitness for Women

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2009

  Administrative Intern

  Designed promotional brochures and fliers to market events; Helped develop nutrition and exercise classes.

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  DLife

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2015

  Associate Editor

  Write, edit, and produce health-related content including a weekly eNewsletter, articles, slideshows, quizzes, and tips published across digital, print, and broadcast mediums; Develop and maintain behavior change programs for eligible diabetic members of health plans such as Humana and Aetna and device companies such as Valeritas and Fitbit.[Formerly Editorial Intern and Editorial Assistant.]

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  Planned Parenthood Federation of America

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Community Health Education Intern

  Assisted in the planning, organization, and direction of health education programs for communities and groups in order to empower individuals to make informed decisions regarding their sexual health; Worked primarily with middle and high school students involved with the "Teens Taking Action" Peer Education program.

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  Choices in Childbirth

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Project Coordination Intern

  Coordinated the development of an online resource center that aims to educate 16-24 year olds about the current maternity care system, showcase evidence-based models of care, and provide easy access to academic resources that frame birth issues within the context of three core disciplines: Health Sciences/Nursing, Women's/Gender Studies, and Sociology/Anthropology.

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  Freelance

  Feb 2015 - Oct 2018

  Content Writer/Editor

  Contract with a variety of clients to write, edit, and develop mostly health-related content published across multiple platforms; clients include OnTrackDiabetes.com, dLife.com, Healthline.com, Breathe Media, and On-Call Editing

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  Evolution Medical Communications LLC

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Associate Project Manager

  Executed project planning, management, and tracking from inception to completion to ensure on-time, on-specification, and on-budget delivery; Demonstrated an ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure quality control, service delivery excellence, and client profitability and satisfaction.

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  AIDS Connecticut (ACT)

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2018

  Director of Prevention

  Responsible for the planning, execution, evaluation, and management of all prevention and harm reduction programs (Outreach, Testing, Linkage to Care, Syringe Services Program, Overdose Prevention Education/Naloxone Distribution, and Community Distribution of Prevention Supplies).

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  American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

  Dec 2018 - now

  • Director, Clinical Practice Guidelines — Obstetrics

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Program Director, Gynecology

    Apr 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Program Manager, Gynecology

    Dec 2018 - Apr 2022