Tayler Ward, MPH, MURP

Experience

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  UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2017

  Campus Ambassador

  Host visitors, families, admitted students, and perspective students on tours throughout the UC Davis campus.Assist in major recruitment events for the UC Davis campus.

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  Take Wings Foundation

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2018

  Outreach Coordinator

  -Create new social media marketing strategies for Take Wings Foundation, a non-profit in the SF Bay Area, through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts-Use community outreach skills to connect with youth participants through in-person and social media contact in order to maintain regular contact with youth and their families-Plan two workshops and two community service days per calendar year on topics ranging from Mental Health to Environmental Awareness-Work with the Board of Directors and community volunteers to further organization’s mission Show less

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  UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions-Student Ambassador Council

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

  Interview Coordinator for the Recruitment Team

  Interviewing potential UC Davis Tour Guides, overseeing the training, certification and quality control audits for tour guide ambassadors; working with a team of ambassador trainers to interview, host auditions, and select 60 to 80 tour guide ambassadors per year for Undergraduate Admissions-Campus Tours.

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  Mondavi Center

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Ticketing Agent

  o Selling tickets to customers through in-person and phone communicationo Processing ticket donations from donors and subscriberso Working with a computer program to sell tickets and correct customer complaints efficientlyo Administrative tasks including: filing, organizing, cash handling, and managing spreadsheetso Social Media content through Instagram, Twitter, and Facebooko Resume reading, scheduling interviews, conducting interviews, training new ticket agents

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  Center for Environmental Health

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Work with the litigation team to research and manage case evidence for California Proposition 65, COPA, and ESA litigation. Purchase in-store and online evidence to send to accredited labs. Maintain accurate case tracking databases, manage time-keeping reports, and accurately store evidence for litigation. Manage the Public Sample Program, where community members can submit items for free, heavy-metal screening. Communicate results to public through email and phone correspondence. Offer administrative support for litigation team overall. Show less

  • Litigation Assistant

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Program Assistant

    Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
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  UCLA Career Center

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  Graduate Consultant

  • Lead programming and outreach efforts designed to help Masters of Applied Economics students learn skills to successfully launch their post-graduate careers• Provide direct, one-on-one advice and support for students• Develop and deliver professional development programming, coordinate networking opportunities, curate employer lists

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  Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Research Intern

  Intern for the Our Water Campaign investigating the public health impacts of drinking water quality issues related to governance and infrastructure in Los Angeles County. Use research techniques including literature reviews, interviews with experts and community members, health impact assessment data, and best practice research to inform solutions in order to produce final research report deliverable.

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  UCLA

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2021

  College Academic Mentor

  • Provide guidance to first-and second-year undergraduate students on an individual and group basis regarding navigation of UCLA policies and opportunities• Coordinate counseling of PEERS UCLA students who are majoring in STEM fields of study regarding academic preparation, research opportunities, and graduate or professional school options• Promote academic retention and persistence by connecting students to on-campus student services and providing support for nonacademic needs

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  UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Graduate Student Researcher

  Provide research and writing support for the creation of a white paper, policy brief, and perspective piece. Understanding the bridge between transportation studies and health care access in current contexts.

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  Liberty Hill Foundation

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Luskin Fellow

  Work with the Liberty Hill Foundation's Environmental Health and Justice team to better understand environmental justice policy issues in Los Angeles. Develop a comprehensive research report to understand the ways in which environmental injustice impacts the lives of LA residents especially, low-income, communities of color.Provide support for organizational initiatives and goals throughout the summer internship.

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  UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  Graduate Student Researcher

  • Coordinate and plan statewide symposium regarding environmental equity for Black communities.• Engage with stakeholders, develop event agenda, and manage communications.• Research the current landscape of environmental justice policies and concerns across the state of California and their impact on Black communities.

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  Moffitt Cancer Center

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Research Coordinator

  • Work with PI and research team to develop research project regarding cancer development in specific populations. • Recruit and conduct informed consent with study participants, assist with writing manuscripts/abstracts, and assist with the data management of study data that could include preliminary basic statistical analysis. • Manage data to ensure data quality, accuracy, and timeliness of data submission. • Regulate research activities through monitoring compliance, protocol requirements, and developing IRB documents. Show less

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  Just Solutions

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Manage and develop educational programs to engage and inform Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and Frontline organizations that work on climate and environmental justice. • Ensure engagement, communication, and collaboration with our organizational partners, including coordinating meetings, workshops, and webinars. • Facilitate the overall strategy of how we are leveraging our website, website content, website features and social media work so it fosters the effective education of our partners and allies. Show less

  • Senior Manager of Communications & Education

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Communications and Education Programs Manager

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Community Engagement Coordinator

    Nov 2021 - Jun 2022