Deja Taliaferro, MPH

Experience

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  Harris Teeter

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  Cashier
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  Old Navy

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2020

  • Fitting Room Lead

    Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  • Women's Non-Apparel Lead

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Brand Associate

    Nov 2015 - Jan 2018
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  North Carolina Healthcare Association

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Government Affairs Intern

  - Researched and tracked bills and legislation both state- and nationwide- Attended important stakeholder meetings (ex. General Assembly and Care4Carolina), taking notes, and summarizing important information. Shared this information with members of the community through Advocacy updates- Conducted qualitative and quantitative research on important topics such as mental health, state telehealth capacities, etc.- Participated in "NCHA Advocacy Days" at the General Assembly that included walking through the offices and handing out pamphlets to NC government officials Show less

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  AARP

  Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Advocacy and Communications Intern

  - Worked with the Advocacy team and AARP volunteers to research, develop, and advocate for legislation relating to large 50+ population in North Carolina (and nation-wide)- Conducted research on public policy issues pertaining to the target population in areas such as healthcare, caregiving, Social Security, and other important issues- Created materials for legislative presentations or volunteer handouts that included PowerPoints, flyers, and other media used for General Assembly walkthroughs Show less

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  IEM

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  Proposal Specialist

  ● Directed proposal duties for small opportunities throughout the country, handling aspects from template making to final review and submission. Led winning bids for opportunities in Georgia, Florida, and Oregon● Assisted Proposal Managers and other staff in disaster recovery pursuits, between $0 - $100 Million for local, state, and tribal opportunities.● Liaised with various business units to ensure proposal compliance, including contracts department, subcontractors, subject matter experts, etc. Show less

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  Chatham County

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  Research Assistant

  ● Provided data visualization assistance for the 2021 Chatham County Community Health Assessment to gauge county health needs and areas for improvement.● Reviewed primary and secondary population health indicators from previous years’ assessments and surrounding NC counties to provide results comparisons.

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  MDC

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Rural Forward Program Assistant

  ● Oversaw the evaluation process for the Healthy Places NC and Great Expectations grants, including survey analysis and report creation. Presented results to MDC staff, including CEO, and Rural Forward partners.● Co-led strategic planning for substance use nonprofit in Edgecombe County, establishing priorities and values, creating a planning guide to plan for future efforts.● Co-facilitated meetings with nonprofit organizations in areas such as food systems and Opioid Settlement discussions in Edgecombe and Nash Counties, providing notetaking and agenda-setting assistance.● Developed and administered a survey to ascertain interest in starting a Domestic Violence Taskforce in Halifax County Show less

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  Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research Intern

  ● Led a project to expand the telehealth portfolio regarding vulnerable populations (i.e., racial/ethnic minorities). ● Analyzed telehealth and mobile health studies within specified set to determine if any gaps in the research were present.● Created additional coding categories to be added to the telehealth portfolio. Presented results to PCORI staff.

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  Trust for America's Health

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Policy Development Intern

  ● Conducted research on older adult issues and initiatives in the U.S.● Supported age friendly public health system (AFPHS) work by attending events that educate on best practices for achieving health equity for vulnerable populations● Drafted documents to improve knowledge of and promote AFPHS best practices, including blog posts, guides, presentations, etc.

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  NCDHHS Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid)

  Apr 2023 - now

  Quality Measurement Evaluator

  ● Lead analysis for HEDIS and non-HEDIS quality measurement data for North Carolina member-level annual reports from Medicaid plans (Standard Plans, Tailored Plans, Tribal, etc.)● Use Excel and Tableau/Tableau Prep to analyze data, calculating overall and stratified rates● Produce dashboards and visuals with Tableau to highlight plan performance and areas for improvement.● Maintain updates of annual report templates in accordance with Medicaid Technical Specifications, including adding/removing quality measures, stratification categories, etc.● Co-lead the evaluation process for maternal and child health initiatives, such as pregnancy risk screenings and Low Birth Weight. Conduct data analysis and/or measure development to determine rates of adherence.● Perform ad-hoc data analysis and visualization, research, and quality assurance for various business units in NCDHHS. Show less