Evalina Ikpoh, MPH

Experience

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  Hersheypark

  Mar 2002 - Aug 2007

  Food and Beverage Manager

  I started out as a Food server and was promoted to Food and Beverage Manager for Shakey's, a restaurant within the theme park Hersheypark.

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  BONTON

  Sept 2003 - Sept 2006

  Retail Associate

  Worked as a retail associate for the whole department store as a floater. Could work in every department of the store except fine jewelry, beauty/makeup and furniture.

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  Cancer Recovery Foundation International

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Community Volunteer

  This was my first volunteer experience that was sparked off of the death of my late Uncle, Dr. Obi Eluwa, to a rare cancer associated with the blood that Harvard University flew him from Nigeria to do research on him in his last ailing days. I wanted to give back to an organization that focused on the initiative of cancer and came across the Cancer Recovery Foundation International, which is under the parent organization of Cancer Recovery Foundation led by CEO Greg Anderson, who personally suffered from metastatic lung cancer. He is still surviving and outreaches all over the world to his mission on education and inspirational books to cancer survival.•Volunteer/Secretary to Volunteer Coordinator•Performed administrative work for lead volunteer coordinator and former VP, Michael Gingerich•Made gift bags for child cancer patients on behalf of donations presented to the organizationAccomplishments :•Fundraised $1500+ within three months to fund supplies that are sent out to children suffering from cancer nationwide; this was initiated voluntarily by my best friend, Danae Irvis, and myself where we raised funds under the permission of our high school and respective physical education teachers at Central Dauphin East High School, where we created a Powderpuff Fundraiser tournament Show less

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  Babies R Us

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2007

  Retail Associate

  As a Retail Associate, I worked in every department of the store and was in charge of the baby registry.

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  JHU African Student Association

  Aug 2007 - May 2013

  General Member Board/Fundraising Chairperson/President

  I joined the JHU African Student Association for the sole purpose of educating, maintaining and promoting the African culture to the community at The Johns Hopkins University. The JHU African Student Association was under the supervision of the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Through my tenure as an undergraduate student, I increased my role in leadership from a general member to President! Many accomplishments and contributions to be proud of on behalf of the JHU African Student Association.Accomplishments:Fundraising Chairperson (2008-2009) **(initiatives still being implemented as of today-with some revisions)** • Creator of annual bachelor/bachelorette basked auctiono Year of inception of the auction, fundraised $1500, which was donated to a global charity• Creator of annual dance showcase (formerly known as Beat of the Nile)o Year of inception of the showcase, fundraised $1000+, which was donated to a global charityPresident (2011-2012)• Increased awareness of the JHU African Student Association within the DC/Maryland/Virginia area through network initiatives to other Executive Board members in their respective African Student Association(s) Show less

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  Refugee Youth Project (Baltimore City Community College)

  Oct 2007 - May 2013

  Refugee Tutor

  One thing I wanted to do in terms of student involvement and volunteering at Johns Hopkins when I enrolled was creating an impact on something that was relatable to me. Upon starting in the Fall 2007, I looked up various organizations to volunteer with and fell in love with the Refugee Youth Project. As a daughter of a refugee who was given opportunities that my mother did not have, such as education assimilation for example, I wanted to give back my efforts to the city of Baltimore. Baltimore actually has one of the highest immigrant populations in the nation, so it would only be right to utilize my skill set of teaching and tutoring to improve the livelihood of refugee students and their families. I was cleared from my background check and started October 2007 and volunteered with the organization until my graduation in May 2013. Because of having my own mobility, I was able to expand where I tutored and reached at by outreaching to the schools of three schools in Baltimore city, but primarily at Moravia Elementary and Patterson High School. During my tenure, the program was led for outreach to college/university students to tutor/teach by Kursten Pickup.• Tutored K-12 refugee children (over 300 students from 17+ countries) within Baltimore City, Marylando Help prepare students for college and/or career• An advocator for refugee rights• Promoted fundraising events to support families of refugee students and attended/supported RYP eventsAccomplishments:• Helped 150+ refugee students transition (elementary to middle school, middle school to high school) or graduate (high school to college) within a 6-year period•Created education implementation plans to incorporate fun activities to keep refugee students engaged in interactive learning to increase their literacy skills and improve their English grades by at least 5% on quarterly report cards Show less

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  Johns Hopkins Eastern

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2009

  Financial Office Assistant

  This was my first experience in Finances. This was a work-study position where I worked under the lead secretary at the time, Michelle, where I performed logistical and administrative duties for the Financial Controller of Johns Hopkins University and their entities. Through this experience, I served as a liaison for faculty and staff who submitted proposals financial work to their respective funding agencies and sponsors. From this work experience, I acquired the skill of proposal preparation, management, and execution, with addition to follow-up.• Financial controller of Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Affiliates• Office filing, data entry, and assistant to head secretary• Assistant in financial data audits• Apart of proposal preparation, execution and management Show less

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  Muscular Dystrophy Association

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Fundraising Recruiter

  I joined the Muscular Dystrophy Association as a summer job through a Temporary Staffing job during my time between Freshman and Sophomore year back in my hometown of Harrisburg, PA. I took on the role of Fundraising Recruiter and was selected for the position based off of my fundraising capability work I did with Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation from 2006-2007 voluntarily. As a recruiter, the main task was to fundraise and increase revenue to meet monthly goals, but a lot of innovation and creativity was needed in order to achieve these tasks. Because of this experience, I'm skilled at the primary methods of fundraising and have experience to utilize these features in future development, business, and fundraising initiatives.• Solicit donations to support children within region who suffer from any form of Muscular Dystrophy• Conduct monthly financial fundraising reports for supervisor• Formed a network amongst local leaders in participation of fundraising eventsAccomplishments:• Raised $25,000+ within a 3-month period from local business owners on the monthly 'Lock Up' event; held in respective counties throughout Pennsylvania in order to fundraise monies towards children and adults affected by muscular diseases Show less

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  Johns Hopkins Phonathon

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Student Caller

  I chose this job as a way to create more income while utilizing my B2B Fundraising skills as a caller for the Johns Hopkins Phonathon, where I solicited donations from students, alumni, families of patients affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital and affiliates, as well as past donors. This was my first exposure to securing funds in the six-figure range and I'm proud of the opportunity that the Phonathon gave me.• Solicit donations on behalf of university from alumni, faculty, staff, and affiliates of Johns Hopkins• Achieve personal fundraising goals to help university maintain scholarships and annual funds on behalf of universityAccomplishments:• Raised $200,000+ within a 4-month period to assist with fundraising goals within the department Show less

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  Health Leads

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Volunteer Health Resource Coordinator

  I joined Health Leads for the focus of my volunteer efforts to a health clinic in assisting the health practitioner's visitation time with their patient to increase efficiency of combating the purpose of the patient visit. Health Leads did just that. We had a Health Leads chapter at Johns Hopkins University who focused on various sites in Baltimore city that were affiliates of Johns Hopkins Hospital. The work was enriching and allowed me to play the role of an indirect social worker to the patient after their Doctors visit and the respective doctor gave me a needs checklist of tasks that I was responsible for in assisting their patient. •Resource coordinator for underrepresented patients at the Harriet Lane Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital.•Followed up with patients on a weekly basis to make sure basic needs were met•Provided and worked towards access to resources that are needed (employment, utilities, health evaluation, etc.) Show less

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  Johns Hopkins Hospital

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Pediatrics Research Office Assistant

  This was my first and only exposure to clinical research as a work-study job during my undergraduate studies at The Johns Hopkins University. I was privileged enough to start as an Office Assistant and upon my leave because of graduation with my Bachelors, transitioning more to Research Assistant duties on-site at the Hospital. Most of my responsibilities included database maintenance, data analysis, and interpretation of data. The Mouse Allergen & Asthma Intervention Trial (MAAIT) study led by PI Elizabeth Matsui was sponsored by Johns Hopkins University in collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Columbia University. Because I served during the interim of the study and not to completion, I'm not one of the authors on the publication that was released in March 2017. However, I'm proud of the contributions I gave towards the study with my work and research that lead to success of a publication in 2017.Office Assistant to Pediatric Research Asthma Study in the Pediatric/Immunology department of the Johns Hopkins Hospital (MAAIT Study)•Assistant to research nurse, Michelle Newman, RN and MAAIT study and research assistants (RA)• Study to determine the effect of an integrated pest management (IPM) intervention on asthma morbidity among mouse-sensitized and exposed children and adolescents with asthma•Preparation of home kits for participants of asthma study•Data filing of participant information of study in respective folders•Data analysis of air samples obtained during home visits Show less

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  The Family Tree, Inc.

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Intern

  I chose this opportunity as an internship requirement for a practicum-required undergraduate course at Johns Hopkins University, which ended up being one of my favorite courses taken at the university to fulfill my requirements for my minor of Women, Gender, & Sexuality. The course was titled Working for Social Justice under the wonderful Dr. Scott Gottbreht, Phd. My focus was on the family dynamic, children's health, and advocacy initiatives towards addiction and various forms of abuse.• Home visitations for parenting under PATH program (Parent Assistance in the Home): a program that supports parents in their efforts to care for their family; focus on parenting skills, positive discipline, stress and communication, children succeeding in school, links to community services, etc.• Child Abuse Hotline representative: confidential 24-hour parenting helpline• Chrysalis House volunteer- provide assistance to women with mental health and addiction and their at-risk children• Other administrative duties/office work as assignedAccomplishments:• Implemented an interactive therapy program with emphasis on the arts, counseling and music for the mothers at the Baltimore location of Chrysalis House• Contributed 350+ hours for the 24/7 parenting abuse hotline within a four-month period of my internship • Increased the retention of parents committed to the PATH program by 5% and had at least 15 new subscribers to the PATH program as a program implementer, which led to improvement of the program initiatives at The Family Tree Show less

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  Apex Systems; formerly known as Lab Support

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2014

  Chemistry Laboratory Technician

  This was my first and only job out of undergraduate, and I wish I could have utilized my Natural Sciences Area degree more! It was contract work (temporary staffing), where I was placed in an Environmental Lab at ALS Global. Despite being a Biologist by education, I immediately entered the field of being a Chemist as most of my duties and responsibilities within the lab involved Chemistry, both inorganic and organic. I was exposed to the Wet Chemistry Department but was also placed in other Chemistry departments within the lab. The multi-facity of science and what you can do in the laboratory is immense and I'm thankful for the exposure.•Provided laboratory testing, inspection, certification, and verification solutions to help clients nationwide make informed decisions and give reliable data for projects•Performed soil analysis for various clients throughout the state of Pennsylvania•Performed Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, and Phenol Testing•Performed Organic Acids Testing in the Gas Chromotography department Show less

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  Earley Wellness Group

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  Insurance Administrator/Office Assistant/Payroll

  I secured the role of Insurance Administrator through my lovely former boss Ms. Deborah Earley who is the CEO of the acupuncture firm as a way to assist myself financially while in graduate school. I have prior financial experience, but this job gave me my first-hand exposure to the field of insurance. Being able to expose myself to the field of insurance for health services that are rendered, from a health practitioner who owns her own business was vital to me and the skills that I acquired throughout the process and from Ms. Deborah are things I will hold accountable to myself for my last days. Very relatable and necessary.•Preparation of acupuncture treatment rooms for clients and close-out at the end of the day•Assistant to CEO, Deborah Earley, on administrative tasks within the office•Insurance administrator- reconciliation, verification, and processing•Responsible for letter of appeals when filing claims and the office did not receive payment from respective insurance company(ies)•Responsible for payroll of acupuncture practitioners based on client sessions through trackingAccomplishments:•Became the firm's payroll administrator after exposure from previous bookkeeper and showcasing my skill set with numbers to save costs for the CEO•Implemented a strategic payer plan for acupuncture payments to maximize practitioner payments from respective health insurance(s) and increased revenue by 5-10% as an Insurance Administrator Show less

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  Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Developing Leaders Program (DLP) Fellow

  This experience of a Fellow surpassed my expectations as I wanted to gain experience in the field of Reproductive Health along with policy and advocacy in general. Planned Parenthood expanded my perspective as this was my first exposure to the organization and learned that they focus on more than just reproductive health. They also focus on Family Planning, Cancer and other health screenings, such as STIs and other gynecological diseases, and promote some free services to low-income populations that would be prohibited to health care access elsewhere. As a Fellow, I gained so much subject-matter expertise from so many experts in the field through panels and networking, and acted as an employee from a 'voluntary passion' perspective.• Worked under CEO Laura Meyers for logistical efforts on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC, Inc (PPMW)•Social/Alumni Engagement Committee member•Required to fundraise a minimum of $300 on behalf of organization• Attended monthly panels with issues/topics related to family planning, maternal and child health, etc.•Attend Capitol Hill meetings, promote advocacy and educate about family planning and reproductive health on behalf of the organizationAccomplishments:• Brought the BKB Academie from Amsterdam, Netherlands in mid-October 2016 to canvass and promote voter registration in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area for the upcoming election, where we closed out the evening at Bonfire in NW DC where we had a rally (open to the public) to emphasize the importance of being registered to vote, welcome the BKB Academie and successful next steps within the Metropolitan DC area to have a successful election• Assisted with the planning and coordination of the first annual Women's March in Washington, DC, which occurred on January 21, 2017• Had a sex-positive Happy hour at Local 16 in NW Washington DC for the month of February 2017, where 10% of the net sales were fundraised back to PPMW. Show less

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  Wellness of DC

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2017

  Vaccine Development Team Member

  I chose this position to expose myself to the field of pharmaceuticals and program implementation experience. This was an internship/practicum requirement that I chose to pursue on behalf of my graduate studies at GWU.•Mission is to increase surveillance of immunized residents in Metropolitan Washington DC•Led by Dr. Julian Safran, MD, GYN, Capital Womens Care•Networked at monthly meetings at DC Health Alliance, usually held at Dorothy I Height/Benning Neighborhood LibraryAccomplishments:• Implemented Flu vaccination programs for schools K-12 in Metropolitan Washington, DC with assistance of Ofstead & Associates and FDA• Had first clinic event for Tdap, HPV, Influenza vaccines open to the public on April 29, 2017 from 9am-1 pm• Presented on behalf of vaccine team to April DC Health Alliance meeting (Learning How to Educate Instead of Following Stigmas Against Vaccines)• Presented to council members Brandon Todd and Vincent Gray at DC Health Advocacy Days on behalf of team (Utilizing Health Literacy as a Paradigm to Prevention of Disease) Show less

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  Capital Women's Care - Howard County

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  Front Desk Receptionist

  I gathered the job of Front Desk Receptionist because of my prior experience with customer service and healthcare, and to have the experience of what it feels like to be apart of an OB/GYN clinic experience. As an aspiring OB/GYN physician, when my opportunity presents itself and I am done with residency, the environment that the practitioners have with medical assistants all the way down to the receptionists is the likelihood of what I would experience. I wanted to gain the "behind the scenes" experience and skill set of having a successful health clinic operation, when it comes to employees.• Assist physician’s nurses in preparation of patient’s regular appointment or ultrasound• Perform check-in, check-out, and walk-in appointments for patients• Insurance verification for eligibility for each patient before appointment is taken• Worked in the calling center where making of appointments are made; scheduling Show less

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  Shaner Hotels

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  Front Desk Supervisor

  Chose to pursue a Supervisor role to increase my management skills of overlooking employees and increase my interpersonal communication when it comes to education and training• Supervise Front Desk Agent Staff; a team of 10-12 people • Perform night audits for the hotel• Responsible for survey reporting feedback from guests and increasing the Customer Service experience through translation of feedback through TripAdvisor reporting to boost reputation of hotel within the Central Pennsylvania region• Work indirectly with Sales Coordinator and Director of Sales to ensure an upward trajectory in revenue of salesAccomplishments:• Apart of opening team (charter member) of the Fairfield Inn & Suites at the Harrisburg International Airport• Employee of the month for October, November, January, February, and April• Through my surveying and customer rating initiative from guests, I've assisted in the boost of the hotel being ranked #2 choice within the Harrisburg/Middletown region, and maintaining above a 4/5 star rating Show less

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  Family Health Council of Central PA

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

  Public Health Program Analyst

  I was fortunate to be working in my field and serving the county that I was born and raised in amongst an additional 23 other counties of Central Pennsylvania! I was new to the role and was extremely excited to be apart of the team to do amazing work within Central PA. I was apart of the Family Planning department, as it is my niche in terms of education and fellowship/internship expertise, along with Sexual and Reproductive Health, Women's Health, and Maternal and Child Health. A little bit about the organization: In a 24-county region, the Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. (FHCCP) works with hospitals, federally funded community health centers, free-standing clinics, direct-service agencies, WIC centers, HIV/AIDS service organizations, and other community-based organizations to provide services to thousands, who might otherwise go without needed care. The four departments are as followed: Reproductive Health, Nutrition Health, Adolescent Health, and HIV/AIDS.As a Public Health Program Analyst, some responsibilities are as followed:-Managing the administration of existing programs, policies, or systems as directed-Research, analyze, and interpret policy, regulations or contracts-Maintain and monitor appropriate statistical, fiscal, and/or other documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations, program specifications, and/or contract requirementsAccomplishments:-Set up the proposed calendar of the Family Planning Monitoring cycle for FY 20, 21, and 22-Served as an assistant to planning and implementation of a 4-month Family Planning Advertisement initiative set to be displayed around mid-February 2020 throughout Central PA Show less

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  Dr Sadia Chowdhury

  May 2020 - Jun 2020

  Independent Contractor Research Consultant

  Apart of a consultancy project to identify international best practices in addressing implementation challenges in family planning programs, drawing from countries across the globe (low, middle, and high income countries). Worked under Dr. Sadia Chowdhury.

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  Geisinger Holy Spirit

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  Night Shift Trauma Orthopedics Nursing Assistant

  Started working as a Nursing Assistant not only because I wanted more healthcare exposure, but to acquire more patient interaction before applying to medical school. I know as a medical doctor, my exposure to patients will be limited when compared to what I am exposed to now, but the skills that I am currently obtaining under the chain of command is limitless, and I feel will better prepare me on behalf of experience when I choose to advance my career.Duties/Responsibilities: -Assist the charge nurse and Registered Nurse(s) on responsibilities with the Trauma Orthopedics Floor-In charge of intake and outtake of patients-Administer blood glucose testing-Provide hourly rounds and essential care to patients (catheter cleaning, oral care, repositioning in bed, feeding, assistance with physical therapy, post-mortem care, etc.)**NEVER had the opportunity to do post-mortem care and actively be involved....but I witnessed before in ER code crisis. And heard the zip of the body bag to watch it be wheeled away** Show less

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  AdvisoryCloud

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Advisor

  -Perform remote advisory consultation per request and serve as an Advisor to several organizational boards-Femi Aina, 2020-CLAIRE Fertility, 2020

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  Insight Global

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Contract COVID-19 Case Investigator

  I'm a part-time contract COVID-19 Contact Tracer on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Health with recruiter Insight Global.Duties include:-Contacting residents of Pennsylvania who have been in contact with a COVID-19 confirmed case with the instruction of quarantining-Provide referral resources through a Social Services Coordinator, if needed-Send reminders to self-report symptoms in SARA Alert-Enroll contact into SARA Alert database or paper monitoring through the Department of Health-Answer any questions/concerns in relation to self-quarantine Show less

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  HelpMe Feed Foundation

  Dec 2020 - now

  Executive Board Member- Advisor

  -a non-profit with a mission to increase breastfeeding rates. Our background isin technology, hence creating a technical solution for health professionalsworking in the breastfeeding support area-application is designed to support health professionals working in maternaland child health, particularly concerning breastfeeding/lactation educationand management-in charge of Digital Marketing- composing blog posts-responsible for Research & Content for the organization-configured the software app to gather an analysis of the breastfeeding statistics for the healthcare professionals to counsel the expectant parents; conducted a review of assessment of the breastfeeding content -created a baby breastfeeding tutorial module with 20+ languages as our global initiative for our healthcare professionals and expectant parents Show less