Toni A.

Experience

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  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Research Assistant II

  -Developed recruitment strategies, designed infographic visualizations, and created an educational introductory campaign video to aid in the recruitment of 200+ subjects. -Conducted community-based human-centered research through subject screening, one-on-one interviews and qualitative observations and record keeping. -Performed data analysis, data interpretation, coding, and transcription of qualitative and quantitative data for two ongoing projects. -Versed in IRB writing and revision. -Created scientific poster to present mixed method research findings at ABRCMS Convention. Show less

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  ProScribe

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2021

  Internal Medicine and Pediatric ER Medical Scribe
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  University Health System

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Public Health Intern

  -Provided on-site consultation to three active public health programs to carry out program objectives such as outreach, client satisfaction and retention, and presentation development. -Participated in program-related discussions with stakeholders to apply public health knowledge and offer solution-oriented approaches. -Provided subject-matter expertise on social media trends and culturally competent approaches for the target demographic. -Launched and managed social media campaigns to increase project reach. -Conducted human-centered research using qualitative methods such as focus groups, interviews, observations, and surveys. Show less

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  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  Case Investigator - Covid-19 contact tracing response

  - Contacted over 300 persons with laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19 to provide health education and guidance to interrupt ongoing disease transmission- Conducted conversation-based investigation to obtain information on close contacts and assess healthcare needs for persons diagnosed with COVID-19

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  McGovern Medical School Population Health and Emergency Medicine Lab

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Behavioral Science Research Intern

  - Worked in collaboration with research staff to code, analyze data, revise protocol, and more.- Developed and presented abstract at national conference

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  The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health

  Oct 2021 - Jun 2024

  - Conducts research monitoring at 10 Covid-19 variant sequencing sites across the state in collaboration with state and national agencies.- Independently manages research budget inclusive of site-specific financial tracking and budget forecasting. -Facilitates communication between sites and various stakeholders to ensure research objectives are being met efficiently and according to protocol. -Working knowledge of clinical, medical, and behavioral research.

  • Research Project Coordinator

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  • Research Associate

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2024