
Jessica Garcia, MPH, CPH
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Senior Research Analyst | Program Evaluation | ICF International
Education

Viera High School
2009 - 2013High School Diploma
University of South Florida
2017 - 2019Master of Public Health - MPH Epidemiology & Global HealthActivities and Societies: Public Health Student Association, Global Health Student Association, USF Health Service Corps Advisory Committee, Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health Special Project: Garcia, J. A. (2018, Nov). Analysis of Factors Associated with Sexual Assault & Intimate Partner Violence on College Campuses Across the United States.Department of Global Health & Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. November 2018.International Field Experience (IFE): Studying the Impact of Corruption on Women's Health Outcomes in Panamá. USF Health Panama, Ciudad del Saber… Show more Special Project: Garcia, J. A. (2018, Nov). Analysis of Factors Associated with Sexual Assault & Intimate Partner Violence on College Campuses Across the United States.Department of Global Health & Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. November 2018.International Field Experience (IFE): Studying the Impact of Corruption on Women's Health Outcomes in Panamá. USF Health Panama, Ciudad del Saber (City of Knowledge), Clayton, Panamá, República de Panamá. May - July 2019. Show less

University of Florida
2013 - 2017Bachelor of Health Science Public HealthActivities and Societies: Undergraduate Public Health Association, Member Leadership Program, Hispanic Student Association, MentorUF, Hispanic-Latino Affairs, Multicultural & Diversity Affairs Practicum: Engaging Community Members in the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles.UF Diabetes Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. January - April 2017.

Eastern Florida State College
2011 - 2013Dual Enrollment Student
Experience

University of Florida
Feb 2014 - May 2014Student Assistant - Marston Science Library
Brevard Zoo
May 2014 - Aug 2014Sales Associate & Assistant
University of Florida
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014Visitor Services & Program Assistant - Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
UF Health
Jan 2015 - Aug 2016Administrative Assistant - Oral Medicine Clinic, UF College of Dentistry
Rural Women's Health Project
Nov 2015 - Apr 2017Community Outreach Volunteer Intern - Rural Community Health
University of Florida
Jan 2016 - Aug 2018Administrative Support Specialist - One Health Center of Excellence, UF Emerging Pathogens Institute
Aug 2016 - Aug 2018Community Outreach Intern - UF Diabetes Institute
Dec 2016 - Apr 2017Hispanic-Latino Affairs Ambassador - UF Department of Multicultural & Diversity Affairs
Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Apr 2016 - Aug 2016Operations Intern - Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County
University of South Florida
Jan 2018 - Jun 2019Program Evaluator - Center for Transdisciplinary Research in College Health & Well-Being
May 2018 - Jun 2019Research Specialist - Office of Academic & Student Affairs, USF College of Public Health
Jan 2018 - May 2018

U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking
Dec 2018 - Jan 2020Program Development Intern & Program Consultant
USF Health & Education International Foundation - Panama
May 2019 - Jul 2019Field Experience Research Assistant
University of South Florida
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020Statistical Data Analyst - Research Methodology & Biostatistics Core, USF Health Office of ResearchAppointed as a part-time WOC Research Consultant with the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs.

ICF
Dec 2020 - nowLeads and supports national research and evaluation projects for federal clients such as:- Child Welfare Capacity Building Center for States, Children's Bureau (CB)- Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)- Executive Office of the President (EOP), The White House- Administration for Children and Families (ACF)- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)Also leads and/or supports some local and state evaluation projects for various institutions, foundations, and agencies. Show less
Senior Research Analyst
Mar 2023 - nowResearch Analyst
Dec 2020 - Mar 2023
Licenses & Certifications
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Negotiation Foundations
LinkedInMay 2024 - View certificate

Writing a Proposal
LinkedInSept 2023 - View certificate

Project Management: Government Projects
LinkedInMay 2024 
Biosafety Refresher - Biosafety Refresher
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar 2020- View certificate

COVID-19 Contact Tracing
The Johns Hopkins UniversityMay 2020 - View certificate
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Certified in Public Health (CPH)
National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE)Aug 2019 - View certificate

Project Management Foundations: Schedules
LinkedInApr 2024 - View certificate

Project Management Foundations: Communication
LinkedInMay 2024 - View certificate

Facilitation Skills for Managers and Leaders
LinkedInNov 2023 - View certificate

Delegating Tasks
LinkedInMay 2024 - View certificate

Project Management Foundations: Small Projects
LinkedInApr 2024 - View certificate

Moving DEI from Intention to Impact with Ruchika Tulshyan
LinkedInSept 2024 - View certificate

Project Management Foundations: Budgets
LinkedInMay 2024 - View certificate

Project Management Foundations: Risk
LinkedInMay 2024 
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - USA
National Council for Behavioral HealthFeb 2019
At-Risk For Students
KognitoMay 2018- View certificate

Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion
LinkedInOct 2022 - View certificate

Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYJan 2021 - View certificate

A Manager's Guide to Inclusive Teams
LinkedInSept 2022 
Social/Behavioral Investigators and Key Personnel Certification
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar 2018- View certificate

Skills for Inclusive Conversations
LinkedInDec 2023 
Human Research - VA Human Subjects Protection
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar 2020- View certificate

Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
CITI ProgramFeb 2023 
Biosecurity - VA Office of Research & Development Biosecurity Training
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar 2020
Social/Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Certification
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYMar 2018
Chief Architect Certified Apprentice - Home Design
Chief Architect SoftwareJan 2013
Introduction to Public Health Surveillance
Northwest Center for Public Health PracticeJan 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Jessica Garcia, MPH, CPHCOPH Student Honorary Awards for Research and Practice (“SHARP”) Award (3x Recipient) University of South Florida College of Public Health Feb 2019 The purpose of the SHARP award is to provide financial assistance to University of South Florida College of Public Health (COPH) graduate students who are traveling to present their research or practice at a local, state, regional, national, or international professional meeting/conference
- Awarded to Jessica Garcia, MPH, CPHInducted into the University of Florida's Hispanic-Latinx Hall of Fame University of Florida Apr 2017 Each year the Hispanic-Latino/a/x Hall of Fame recognizes 3-5 outstanding leaders who have devoted themselves to representing and advancing the Hispanic-Latino community while at the University of Florida.
- Awarded to Jessica Garcia, MPH, CPHSam and Connie Holloway Endowed Scholarship University of Florida College of Public Health & Health Professions Apr 2017 In Recognition of Exemplary Leadership and Academic Achievement
- Awarded to Jessica Garcia, MPH, CPHFlorida Bright Futures Award Recipient State of Florida
Languages
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- spSpanish
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