Lee Dason Lam
Research Assistant II at Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation- Claim this Profile
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Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant II
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Mar 2021 - Present
Berkeley, California, United States • Performed legal research on county public health orders with the goal of helping to determine public health orders have impacted incidences and rates of drinking among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic • Coded over 100 public health orders and press releases for future data analysis • Coordinated with principal investigators and team members in order to update and plan future steps
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Alameda Health System
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Advocate
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
• Supported Highland Hospital patients in navigating public benefits, in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. • Coordinated with patients and hospital care team, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, in order to assess individualized patient health and social needs. • Worked with Citrix software in order to manage and update patient records and address individualized patient referrals.
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U.C. Berkeley Asian American Association
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
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California Health Professional Student Alliance at Berkeley
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co President
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Jun 2021 - May 2022
• Led a proposal to Associated Students of the University of California senator and health related student organizations for the establishment of a Health Advocacy Commission • Co-authored a resolution to the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) Senate for the establishment of an ad-hoc committee on health advocacy
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Co-Head of Project White Coat Committee
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
Berkeley, California, United States • Guided uninsured community members in enrolling for Medi-Cal and insurance through Covered California. • Designed education material to teach community and organization members about the American healthcare system, Covered California, and the enrollment process. • Advocated for universal healthcare and the support of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) • Oversaw the training and certification of new certified enrollment counselors as part of the CaHPSA team… Show more • Guided uninsured community members in enrolling for Medi-Cal and insurance through Covered California. • Designed education material to teach community and organization members about the American healthcare system, Covered California, and the enrollment process. • Advocated for universal healthcare and the support of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) • Oversaw the training and certification of new certified enrollment counselors as part of the CaHPSA team, resulting in the certification of 18 new counselors.
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Project White Coat Committee Member
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
Berkeley, California, United States • Guided community members through open enrollment for Covered California • Attended biweekly sub-committee meetings for outreach and publicity and managed communications between club and the ASUC for funding and sponsorship purposes • Advocated for a universal or single payer healthcare system on behalf of the parent organization
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Blood Pressure Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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External Committee Member
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
Berkeley, California, United States • Raised awareness by educating community and organization members on hypertension, heart health, and prevention in addition to effect of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system. • Managed a fundraiser that aimed to connect local organization in need of personal protective equipment with individuals seeking to donate; arranged the distribution of over 300 masks.
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U.C. Berkeley Asian American Association
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Head
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Jun 2020 - May 2021
Berkeley, California, United States • Started a project to raise awareness for diabetes and reduce disparities in diabetes risk among black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) • Worked with fellow cabinet members to facilitate virtual events in order to foster community among UC Berkeley students • Promoted cultural appreciation within the Asian American Community at UC Berkeley
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Social Committee Member
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
Berkeley, California, United States • Planned weekly club and family social events to foster meaningful connections between club members and boost morale • Advocated for greater inclusivity for the Asian American/ Pacific Islander community
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Outhrive
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Business Consultant
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Berkeley, California, United States • Conducted independent company research on small businesses in order to determine areas of improvement • Collaborated with team members to optimize customer acquisition strategies through social media • Determined local businesses, delivery applications, and social media influencers with potential for partnerships
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Chairperson
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
San Leandro, California, United States • Led biweekly discussion on fundraising efforts and distributed weekly objectives • Collaborated with city leaders and the San Leandro Department of Recreation to design and execute community events • Served as liaison between the commission, local sponsors, and the Optimist Club of San Leandro • Raised over $2000 to fund annual city grants for distribution to small businesses and local organizations
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Advisory Commissioner
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
San Leandro, California, United States • Worked with city leaders and city council to address education and community issues relating to the youth population • Worked with fellow commissioners to plan and execute community events in order to increase community and youth involvement
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Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Energy Specialist
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Oakland, CA • Educated community members in the Oakland/ San Leandro/ Emeryville area on sustainability techniques and green energy • Performed daily energy audits for clients in order to assess current energy and water usage on behalf of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) • Replaced energetically inefficient appliances with green alternatives
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Health, Molecular and Cell Biology -
San Leandro High School
High School Diploma, GPA: 4.0 (Unweighted), 4.43 (Weighted)