Experience

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  Vanderbilt university campus dining

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

  Student manager / worker

  -Delegated tasks for the student employees and ensured the smooth operation of the dining hall for the 1000+ students. -Served as the intermediary, communicating between full-time staff, the student workers and the supervisors

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  Color me mine

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Studio employee
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  Michaels stores

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Sales associate
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  Project hope

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Global health intern

  -Performed data quality analysis, monitoring clinical data in RedCap for data outliers, missing data, and inconsistent trends with goal to document, trace, and correct (if applicable) errors. -Revised data collection process to improve data quality procedures and improve clinic collection forms. Co-trained and mentored clinic staff in data quality procedures. Developed an Excel tracking spreadsheet with complex formulas to provide rapid summary analysis of data.

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  Vanderbilt university

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Undergraduate research assistant

  -Developed qualitative coding scheme for analysis of social-emotional learning in middle school students involved in a leadership program. Submitted findings to APA conference. -Created and lead new project about Disability Identity in Youth with disabilities, ascertained IRB approval, organized recruitment of participants and began conducting interviews.-Assisted in survey building, data entry and transcription, and statistical data analysis for the VU Equity and Diversity Study that uses play-based interviews with preschoolers to understand their perception of disability and inclusion. Show less

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  Council of refugee women in bulgaria (crwb)

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Intern

  -Reviewed research on multicultural workplaces and gender-based violence related to refugee women. Created informational brochure about gender-based violence. Researched and proposed grant applications for future funding.

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  Project hope

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Global health data analyst intern

  -Organized data, redefined research questions, located important data fields for analysis in 40,000 person data set -Analyzed intervention data to assess efficacy of intervention programs in HIV treatment adherence. -Performed preliminary qualitative and descriptive data in Excel, focus on chi square analysis, proposed future analysis.

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  Project hope

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Global health consultant

  -Functioned as program officer for Latin America region; liaised and managed of country teams for the Latin America Region: conducted quarterly review reports, maintained strong communication, and supported field teams from headquarters.-Launched monitoring and evaluation plan for emerging program in Mexico; reviewed project objectives, grant requirements, anticipated outputs and indicators. Actively participated in program development and operation plans.

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  Fulbright association

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Research scholar

  -Conducted research on the influence of mental wellbeing on young mothers (ages 14-20) in creating a healthy development environment for their infants: all research procedures: literature reviews, development of research tools, participant recruitment, interviews, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and data analysis. -Established relation with network of 3 maternal health clinics, supported community health workers by creating information flyers in Spanish on maternal health topics and assisting home visits. Show less

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  Project hope

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2023

  •Identified funding opportunities, developed compelling grant proposals, and coordinated with internal teams for comprehensive proposals. Spearheaded the development of 13 concept notes, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and objectives.•Conducted field visits, documented best practices, and proposed recommendations. Collaborated closely with MHPSS specialist, overseeing funded project implementation. • Facilitated communication between coordination structures, Project HOPE, and partners. Engaged in working group discussions including Informational Management, Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Gender Taskforce, etc. •Ensured timely submission of reports, facilitating reviews. Participated in report preparation for comprehensive reporting, monthly and quarterly internal reporting, monthly UNHCR Refugee Response Plan Reporting, and ad hoc reports. Show less •Managed MEAL Technical & Systems Development, ensuring data quality and management of 50+ indicators from 15 programs across 3 refugee response countries: Poland, Romania, and Moldova.•Developed SOPs for data collection and analysis methodologies and conducted trainings. Ensured all programs have logic model, theory of change, indicators, and M&E plan. •Collaborated on Ukraine humanitarian response, engaging stakeholders in data tool development.•Authored and delivered impactful +8 reports, ensuring clear communication of project achievements, milestones, while adhering to established reporting guidelines and deadlines.•Collaborated on MEARL technology system development, managing data repository and reporting processes for timely insights. •Conducted 3 comprehensive needs assessments to identify key priorities and gaps, utilizing a systematic and data-driven approach to gather insights including population-based survey, and health facility assessment. Show less •In support of in-country stakeholders, program managers, and other relevant teams, provided data reporting for the implementation and analysis of over 10 projects in 40 countries. •Successfully developed data analysis plans and performed statistical analysis using SAS for PEPFAR/USAID HIV/AIDS counseling, testing, and treatment- reengagement programs for at-risk populations in Namibia and Ethiopia reaching 30,000 patients.•Assisted qualitative data analysis for Mental Health & Resiliency Training in 33 countries.•Offered support for designing endline evaluation for USAID-BHA WASH program in Haiti and perform analysis. •Revised workplan to strengthen monitoring and evaluation protocols for primary health care system strengthening in Dominican Republic.•Assessed impact of diabetes self-management and prevention program in Bahamas; analyzed achievement of program objectives, contributed to donor report, and prepared research manuscript for multi-county analysis of program performance in Mexico, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, and Bahamas. Show less

  • Regional MEARL and Program Officer

    Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Regional MEARL Officer

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Research Analyst

    Jul 2020 - May 2022
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  Icap at columbia university

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Icap next generation intern

  -Efficiently wrote formal documents for standard operating procedures averaging about 30-40 pages to support the implementation of a research project on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with HIV in Kenya. -Supported research project start-up activities, including IRBs, across 3 ethic review submissions and worked with document management and version control of consent, site assessment, and assessment tools across 3 languages.-Maintained culturally competent and consistent communication with donor, principal investigator and co-investigators representing both domestic and international contexts. -Aided the development and preparation of a research study whose findings will be used to support the implementation of HIV service delivery models that help mitigate the possible negative impact of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of PLHIV. Show less

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  Columbia university mailman school of public health

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Teaching assistant

  Led class discussions on course material for the Foundations of Public Health studio comprising of three modules: Human Rights, Ethics, and History of Public Health. Provided thorough feedback for written assignments and course projects. Supported and mentored students through office hours and individual meetings.

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  University of southern california / project echo jali afya

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Program manager

  -Structured 3 projects: Solidarity Workshops, Telemedicine, and PCP Training to improve access to mental health care with focus on women who have experienced sexual and gender-based violence. -Coordinated communications among students, team of psychiatrists, and partnering organizations to conduct pre-launch activities, psychotropic medication procurement, IRB submission, and grant submissions.

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  Columbia university mailman school of public health

  Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  Academic writing specialist support

  Provide 1-on-1 sessions with graduate students through Mailman’s Office of Educational Initiatives.Offer support to students through writing exercises and feedback to improve writing skills and the quality of written deliverables.