Jamie Humphrey, MPH

Experience

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  University Recreation and Wellness

  Jun 2018 - May 2020

  • Intramural Sports Supervisor

    Aug 2017 - May 2020

  • Referee

    Aug 2016 - May 2020

  • Administrative Assistant

    Jun 2018 - May 2019
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  Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Student Intern

  Throughout a two-week shadowing experience, I had the opportunity to witness the work of various ophthalmologists at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. During this time, I observed surgeries, examined various eye conditions, and learned about the demands of being a doctor. In addition, I was able to inquire about personal and academic experiences from medical school interns, technicians, residents, and fellows.

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  Hawaii State Department of Health

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Intern

  During this internship, I developed a better understanding of the structure, function, and operations of a local health department. Additionally, I became familiar with the epidemiology of Hepatitis C virus and its association with the national opioid crisis. I learned how to conduct in-depth health interviews covering sensitive and illicit activity in an unfamiliar local setting while giving special attention to cultural sensitivity and interviewee privacy.

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  Institute For Clinical Research

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Research Assistant

  I worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Calcium Signaling Laboratory to investigate the pathological mechanisms of Ca2+ signaling defects. During my time I observed the processes of reverse transcription, PCR, and cell sub culturing, as well as performed serial dilution and utilized Randox dye to acquire absorbance readings and generate standard curves. Additionally, I utilized ImageJ software to analyze mouse kidney tissue following exposure to staining in order to identify and quantify calcification in the tissue. Show less

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  Truth Initiative

  May 2021 - Aug 2022

  Research and Analyst Intern

  During my time at Truth Initiative, I gathered and coded qualitative and quantitative data to guide research and publication of papers pertaining to the prevalence, presentation, and influence of tobacco, nicotine, and smoking in the media. Furthermore, I contributed to research and development by composing 12+ literature reviews summarizing content on evolving research topics such as emerging findings in health, demographics, and legislature as they relate to tobacco and nicotine consumption

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  Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University

  Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

  Graduate Research Assistant, Data Analyst

  From November 2022 to August 2023, I worked as a graduate research assistant for the Measuring Urban Sanitation and Empowerment (MUSE) project at Emory University. MUSE operationalizes the empowerment framework which consists of the three domains - agency, resources, and institutionalized structures. This framework is used by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and underscores power transformation and self-determination of women and girls. In this role, I audited data, extracted descriptive statistics, and performed data analysis to support the development and validation of scales and indices that measure women’s empowerment in the context of urban sanitation. Show less

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  Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

  Aug 2023 - now

  CDC/CSTE Applied Public Health Informatics Fellow

  I work as a CSTE Applied Public Health Informatics Fellow at the Hawai'i State Department of Health within their Disease Outbreak Control Division. In this role I am developing an algorithm using laboratory data that will identify potentially acute cases of Hepatitis C throughout the state for investigation. Additionally, I am working alongside many others to consolidate, analyze, and share community needs data in response to the 2023 Maui Wildfires. I have also had the opportunity to engage with local communities by conducting interviews using CASPER methodology. Furthermore, I am continuing learning by pursuing a certificate in Project Management through Google and attending webinars offered by CSTE and APHA. Show less