Experience

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Technical Officer

  • Jan 2016 - Present

Maisha Meds
• Kenya
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Program Director

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2018


Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health - Department of Epidemiology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Biostatistics teaching assistant for course "Analysis of Categorical Data." I provided support for the 200 students enrolled through weekly office hour sessions and email correspondence. I also provided technical support with SAS and graded assignments and exams throughout the semester.



Helen Keller International

• Malnutrition Field Program Officer

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Between July and December of 2013 I worked in Tete, Mozambique to implement "Enhancing Agriculture for Better Nutrition Outcomes for Children in Mozambique." This project emphasized the importance of linking nutrition and agriculture interventions to impact chronic malnutrition. In this capacity I performed the following tasks: • Provided logistical and technical support to disseminate the biofortified Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and mobilize 30 Community Nutrition Groups following the Decentralized Vine Multiplier and Care Group methodology. • Analyzed baseline data and reported on indicators such as child nutrition, sanitation, and health seeking behaviors that existed prior to program implementation in Chiuta, Tete. • Built monitoring and evaluation tools to (1) measure the overall impact of the project, (2) assist Lead Mothers and community health workers be effective in community counseling, and (3) monitor multiplication plots. • Participated in provincial and district level multi-sectoral meetings to advance malnutrition and biofortified crops on ministry agendas, improve and communicate program advancements, and provide technical support. • Wrote progress reports and built presentations for donors and other key stakeholders in both English and Portuguese. Show less



Department of Justice

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Analyst

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

  From the fall of 2010 through the summer of 2012 I worked as a program analyst for the Office of the Inspector General at the United States Department of Justice. My activities included: • Performed DOJ grant audits, on-site interviews, research of pertinent records, and wrote program reports for the Washington Regional Audit Office. • Drafted segments of the 2012 OIG work plans and strategic initiatives, and edited both internal and external reviews before the issuance of the final audit reports. • Selected by the Inspector General as a members of the New Media Working Group. Researched the social media initiatives of peer organizations and developed recommendations regarding information feeds for the task force. • Appointed as Audit Headquarters 2011 Combined Federal Campaign Keyworker; exceeded fundraising goal by 149%. • Provided administrative support for the Audit Office of Operations and converted archived papers to electronic files. Show less



Pan American Health Organization

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Analyst

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  In November of 2011, I was contracted to collaborate on and assist with drafting the introductory chapter to Health in the Americas 2012 Edition under the supervision of Chapter 1 coordinator Dr. Jose Teruel. I compiled data and information pertaining to the primary health trends in the Americas over the last half century. These included changes in disease epidemiology, health systems, environment, and governance. In November of 2011, I was contracted to collaborate on and assist with drafting the introductory chapter to Health in the Americas 2012 Edition under the supervision of Chapter 1 coordinator Dr. Jose Teruel. I compiled data and information pertaining to the primary health trends in the Americas over the last half century. These included changes in disease epidemiology, health systems, environment, and governance.



Embassy of Spain, Office of Ambassador Jorge Dezcallar

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  In the summer of 2009 I worked as a research assistant for Political Counselor Camilo VIllarino Marzo. In this role I independently examined open and closed-source information on nuclear non-proliferation and security activities. I researched and reported on changing transatlantic partnerships, comprehensive test ban treaties, and nuclear nonproliferation in both Spanish and English. I also attended events and conferences to help senior staff prepare for the upcoming 2010 Spanish European Union Presidency. Show less



Jumpstart

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Team Lead

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2009

  From May through August of 2009 I worked as the team leader for a Jumpstart team working at Rosemount Center. In this role I performed the following tasks: • Managed a team of nine college students working to provide a stimulating school environment for at-risk preschoolers. • Coached team by modeling developmentally appropriate practices, conducting observations, and providing feedback. • Facilitated team meetings and led biweekly classroom activities to promote the children’s educational development. • Assisted Rosemount teachers in charge of 14 four-year-olds with lessons, classroom management, and daily activities. In the previous year from September 2007 through May 2008 I had worked as a Corp Member on a Jumpstart team working at Barbara Chambers Children's Center. In this role I performed the following tasks: • Taught at-risk pre-school students literacy and social skills via one-on-one activities and play. • Developed a supportive environment by crossing cultural and linguistic barriers for non-English speaking students Show less