Madeline Chera, PhD
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E. Gabrielle Einstein-Sim, M.S., CHES
Maddie is an exemplary researcher, communicator and leader who I have witnessed balance a diverse range of tasks simultaneously with a keen eye for quality management and data analysis. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Maddie for more than 7 months on a specialized team of the Indiana State Department of Health's COVID-19 Contact Tracing project. Maddie is the type of coworker who does much more than what is required of her: she has devised curricula for new trainees, scripts for interfacing with various audiences as well as led efforts to standardize operating procedures. Her background as a professor shines as she excels at training and leading others while maintaining a sense of humor and patience. I recommend Maddie for any role related to project management, research or instructional design.
Julie (Frieswyk) Grozav
I met Maddie at an event she had orchestrated around sustainable living for both vendors and organizations while she was a senior in college. I was immediately impressed by not only her ambition in manifesting programs around her beliefs and values, but also in her humble and friendly approach . The non-profit I worked with offered Maddie a summer internship and she came in with sleeves rolled up. She attended all meetings, was prompt and reliable. Whether she was assisting in craft activities in our summer camps, helping to compile data, or writing up a newsletter, Maddie attended to each project with the same enthusiasm and attention to detail. She was a pure joy to work with and I am sure that she will be making a large and positive impact wherever her journey takes her.
E. Gabrielle Einstein-Sim, M.S., CHES
Maddie is an exemplary researcher, communicator and leader who I have witnessed balance a diverse range of tasks simultaneously with a keen eye for quality management and data analysis. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Maddie for more than 7 months on a specialized team of the Indiana State Department of Health's COVID-19 Contact Tracing project. Maddie is the type of coworker who does much more than what is required of her: she has devised curricula for new trainees, scripts for interfacing with various audiences as well as led efforts to standardize operating procedures. Her background as a professor shines as she excels at training and leading others while maintaining a sense of humor and patience. I recommend Maddie for any role related to project management, research or instructional design.
Julie (Frieswyk) Grozav
I met Maddie at an event she had orchestrated around sustainable living for both vendors and organizations while she was a senior in college. I was immediately impressed by not only her ambition in manifesting programs around her beliefs and values, but also in her humble and friendly approach . The non-profit I worked with offered Maddie a summer internship and she came in with sleeves rolled up. She attended all meetings, was prompt and reliable. Whether she was assisting in craft activities in our summer camps, helping to compile data, or writing up a newsletter, Maddie attended to each project with the same enthusiasm and attention to detail. She was a pure joy to work with and I am sure that she will be making a large and positive impact wherever her journey takes her.
E. Gabrielle Einstein-Sim, M.S., CHES
Maddie is an exemplary researcher, communicator and leader who I have witnessed balance a diverse range of tasks simultaneously with a keen eye for quality management and data analysis. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Maddie for more than 7 months on a specialized team of the Indiana State Department of Health's COVID-19 Contact Tracing project. Maddie is the type of coworker who does much more than what is required of her: she has devised curricula for new trainees, scripts for interfacing with various audiences as well as led efforts to standardize operating procedures. Her background as a professor shines as she excels at training and leading others while maintaining a sense of humor and patience. I recommend Maddie for any role related to project management, research or instructional design.
Julie (Frieswyk) Grozav
I met Maddie at an event she had orchestrated around sustainable living for both vendors and organizations while she was a senior in college. I was immediately impressed by not only her ambition in manifesting programs around her beliefs and values, but also in her humble and friendly approach . The non-profit I worked with offered Maddie a summer internship and she came in with sleeves rolled up. She attended all meetings, was prompt and reliable. Whether she was assisting in craft activities in our summer camps, helping to compile data, or writing up a newsletter, Maddie attended to each project with the same enthusiasm and attention to detail. She was a pure joy to work with and I am sure that she will be making a large and positive impact wherever her journey takes her.
E. Gabrielle Einstein-Sim, M.S., CHES
Maddie is an exemplary researcher, communicator and leader who I have witnessed balance a diverse range of tasks simultaneously with a keen eye for quality management and data analysis. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Maddie for more than 7 months on a specialized team of the Indiana State Department of Health's COVID-19 Contact Tracing project. Maddie is the type of coworker who does much more than what is required of her: she has devised curricula for new trainees, scripts for interfacing with various audiences as well as led efforts to standardize operating procedures. Her background as a professor shines as she excels at training and leading others while maintaining a sense of humor and patience. I recommend Maddie for any role related to project management, research or instructional design.
Julie (Frieswyk) Grozav
I met Maddie at an event she had orchestrated around sustainable living for both vendors and organizations while she was a senior in college. I was immediately impressed by not only her ambition in manifesting programs around her beliefs and values, but also in her humble and friendly approach . The non-profit I worked with offered Maddie a summer internship and she came in with sleeves rolled up. She attended all meetings, was prompt and reliable. Whether she was assisting in craft activities in our summer camps, helping to compile data, or writing up a newsletter, Maddie attended to each project with the same enthusiasm and attention to detail. She was a pure joy to work with and I am sure that she will be making a large and positive impact wherever her journey takes her.
Credentials
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Strong Cincinnati Institute
Mayerson AcademyFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
COVID-19 Contact Tracing
CourseraJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Applying the QM Rubric
QM Quality MattersNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
The Fulbright Presentations and Public Speaking Certificate
Poynter InstituteJan, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Green Umbrella Regional Climate Collaborative
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council
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Mar 2022 - Present
I convene partners across the Greater Cincinnati Region to share information and to collaborate on advocacy and program work, as members of the Food Policy Council. I leverage data, communications, and funding to direct and monitor our collective impact toward our vision of a resilient regional food system. I collaborate with my colleagues in Green Umbrella to align our work for maximum effect as the region's sustainability alliance.
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Food Systems Analyst, Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council
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May 2021 - Mar 2022
I managed the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council (GCRFPC). I helped organizational partners collect and share research and stories on the regional food system. The Food Policy Council focuses on social, environmental, and economic resilience in our regional food system. We serve a ten-county region in OH (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, Warren), KY (Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant), and IN (Franklin, Dearborn), and we work with… Show more I managed the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council (GCRFPC). I helped organizational partners collect and share research and stories on the regional food system. The Food Policy Council focuses on social, environmental, and economic resilience in our regional food system. We serve a ten-county region in OH (Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, Warren), KY (Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant), and IN (Franklin, Dearborn), and we work with statewide and national programs, too.
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Vecteris
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant, Instructional Design and Product Development
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Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
I contributed to product development through market research, competitor analysis, regulatory registration, grant applications, pilot testing, and customer/user research. I collaborated with a team of experienced instructional designers and product managers to plan and create professional training content for corporate clients. I also managed files and created documents for diverse accounts. I contributed to product development through market research, competitor analysis, regulatory registration, grant applications, pilot testing, and customer/user research. I collaborated with a team of experienced instructional designers and product managers to plan and create professional training content for corporate clients. I also managed files and created documents for diverse accounts.
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Guidant Global
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Lead Investigation Specialist, Multi-Case Group
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Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
I was hand-selected for one of the first cohorts on this special team of the Indiana Contact Tracing Project with Indiana State Department of Health. I collected and confirmed critical information on COVID-19 cases involving institutions and collaborated with school and facility administrators in these tasks. I managed large data sets and transformed them to meet agency standards across various platforms. My team conducted research and created new systems to increase project efficiency and data… Show more I was hand-selected for one of the first cohorts on this special team of the Indiana Contact Tracing Project with Indiana State Department of Health. I collected and confirmed critical information on COVID-19 cases involving institutions and collaborated with school and facility administrators in these tasks. I managed large data sets and transformed them to meet agency standards across various platforms. My team conducted research and created new systems to increase project efficiency and data integrity. I also designed instruction for and led peer onboarding and training on these systems.
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Lead Investigation Specialist
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
As a contact tracer for the Indiana State Department of Health's (ISDH) COVID-19 response program, I interviewed thousands of residents exposed to or infected with the novel coronavirus. I worked with them to collect important information and share guidance and resources, maintaining their data in compliance with federal and agency standards. This work helped us limit the spread of the virus in Indiana communities.
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University of Notre Dame
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Member
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
I developed and taught 2 cultural anthropology courses (40 students), communicating complex concepts simply to undergraduate non-majors and training them in research skills. I worked with student-athletes and international students, and helped students plan summer research. I created and managed an organized learning space on the learning management system and moved completely online halfway through. I developed and taught 2 cultural anthropology courses (40 students), communicating complex concepts simply to undergraduate non-majors and training them in research skills. I worked with student-athletes and international students, and helped students plan summer research. I created and managed an organized learning space on the learning management system and moved completely online halfway through.
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Indiana University South Bend
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Associate Faculty Member
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Aug 2018 - May 2020
I taught 2 courses and 60-80 students per semester, working with many first-generation, part-time, and non-traditional students. I assessed approx. 700 pages of student work per semester and designed introductory and upper-level courses, many as part of the general education curriculum. Online teaching Mar.-May 2020. HIGHLIGHTS: -I brought in expert guest speakers and incorporated public engagement and professionalization activities in my upper-level courses every semester. With… Show more I taught 2 courses and 60-80 students per semester, working with many first-generation, part-time, and non-traditional students. I assessed approx. 700 pages of student work per semester and designed introductory and upper-level courses, many as part of the general education curriculum. Online teaching Mar.-May 2020. HIGHLIGHTS: -I brought in expert guest speakers and incorporated public engagement and professionalization activities in my upper-level courses every semester. With students and local partners, I hosted a community-and-campus event to generate international public health resources. -I mentored student leaders as the faculty adviser for the Anthropological Society of IUSB. -I completed programs offered through the University Center of Excellence in Teaching, including 5 semester-long institutes (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, online course design, open-access resources, creative grading, and teaching first-years) and 3 semester-long book clubs. I organized one workshop on inclusive learning in Nov. 2019. -In AY 2018-2019, I was the Future Faculty Teaching Fellow on this campus, and I served on the Anthropology committee for the CLAS Campus and Community grant-funded outreach project, Four-Field Trunk Show. Courses Taught: -ANTH-E105: Culture & Society (GenEd, 4 semesters) -ANTH-A460: Food and Culture (seminar, 1 semester) -ANTH-B391: Environmental Anthropology (GenEd, 1 semester) -ANTH-E391/WGS-W302: Women in Developing Countries (GenEd, 1 semester) -ANTH-E304: Fundamentals of Socio-Cultural Anthropology (seminar, 1 semester) Show less I taught 2 courses and 60-80 students per semester, working with many first-generation, part-time, and non-traditional students. I assessed approx. 700 pages of student work per semester and designed introductory and upper-level courses, many as part of the general education curriculum. Online teaching Mar.-May 2020. HIGHLIGHTS: -I brought in expert guest speakers and incorporated public engagement and professionalization activities in my upper-level courses every semester. With… Show more I taught 2 courses and 60-80 students per semester, working with many first-generation, part-time, and non-traditional students. I assessed approx. 700 pages of student work per semester and designed introductory and upper-level courses, many as part of the general education curriculum. Online teaching Mar.-May 2020. HIGHLIGHTS: -I brought in expert guest speakers and incorporated public engagement and professionalization activities in my upper-level courses every semester. With students and local partners, I hosted a community-and-campus event to generate international public health resources. -I mentored student leaders as the faculty adviser for the Anthropological Society of IUSB. -I completed programs offered through the University Center of Excellence in Teaching, including 5 semester-long institutes (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, online course design, open-access resources, creative grading, and teaching first-years) and 3 semester-long book clubs. I organized one workshop on inclusive learning in Nov. 2019. -In AY 2018-2019, I was the Future Faculty Teaching Fellow on this campus, and I served on the Anthropology committee for the CLAS Campus and Community grant-funded outreach project, Four-Field Trunk Show. Courses Taught: -ANTH-E105: Culture & Society (GenEd, 4 semesters) -ANTH-A460: Food and Culture (seminar, 1 semester) -ANTH-B391: Environmental Anthropology (GenEd, 1 semester) -ANTH-E391/WGS-W302: Women in Developing Countries (GenEd, 1 semester) -ANTH-E304: Fundamentals of Socio-Cultural Anthropology (seminar, 1 semester) Show less
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
I supported a senior faculty member (Prof. Susan Seizer, Anthropology) in preparing resources for a manuscript, submitting a promotion dossier, preparing new courses, applying for a competitive grant, and hosting a high-profile guest speaker.
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Graduate Fellow, IU Food Institute
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
I collaborated with the directors and another fellow to build the programming, institutional brand identity, and outreach of the newly-established campus center. HIGHLIGHTS: -redesigned the newsletter, managed and updated it weekly with new content, using MailChimp -managed, added to the contact list of supporters and members -created a library system using Libib and managed the book and media collections -maintained and circulated notes from weekly meetings, records of… Show more I collaborated with the directors and another fellow to build the programming, institutional brand identity, and outreach of the newly-established campus center. HIGHLIGHTS: -redesigned the newsletter, managed and updated it weekly with new content, using MailChimp -managed, added to the contact list of supporters and members -created a library system using Libib and managed the book and media collections -maintained and circulated notes from weekly meetings, records of events, important institutional information -created and managed content for institutional social media accounts, including on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter -planned and executed special events and regular programming (graduate student lunches with guest speakers, open house events, lecture series by professors and researchers, cooking events, and workshops) -liaised with fiscal officer to complete reimbursement requests and supply orders through University system -worked with a colleague to plan, create, and manage content on website -held weekly office hours to welcome visitors and facilitate activities -interviewed food experts in recurring guest segment on local radio/podcast _Earth Eats_
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Doctoral Researcher
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Oct 2014 - Aug 2016
For my PhD dissertation I researched women's perspectives on the changing local food culture in Madurai, which is a city in Tamil Nadu, India. I specifically focused on efforts to promote traditional foods as healthy and sustainable during my 14 months of field research. HIGHLIGHTS -I partnered with DHAN Foundation, an NGO, to identify food-related challenges the members of their women's groups were facing and to devise some possible solutions. I utilized interview and survey methods… Show more For my PhD dissertation I researched women's perspectives on the changing local food culture in Madurai, which is a city in Tamil Nadu, India. I specifically focused on efforts to promote traditional foods as healthy and sustainable during my 14 months of field research. HIGHLIGHTS -I partnered with DHAN Foundation, an NGO, to identify food-related challenges the members of their women's groups were facing and to devise some possible solutions. I utilized interview and survey methods with 60 group members in villages and urban neighborhoods. -I performed pile sort research, cultural domain analysis, and semi-structured interview with 60 college students. -I conducted focus groups, interviews, and participant observation with business owners, development experts, doctors, and various types of consumers. -I competed to secure funding from my university, the Mellon Foundation, and the Fulbright Foundation and managed all parts of the project, including participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis. -I shared my findings with research participants in reports and presentations, with other scholars in research publications and conference presentations, with students in my teaching, and non-specialists through public presentations, 3-Minute Thesis competitions, and web content.
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Graduate Research Assistant
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May 2014 - Sep 2014
I recruited participants and conducted 30+ interviews on neighborhood values and social and ecological assets in Philadelphia with community group leaders. I worked with a multi-city team of researchers to manage and report on data for the Bloomington Urban Forestry Research Group (BUFRG)'s project called "Evaluating the Outcomes of Neighborhood Urban Forestry." The primary investigators of this USDA NUCFAC grant-supported, mixed methods project published on the outcomes.
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Fordham University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Member
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Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
I designed, managed, and taught a foundational course for 35 undergraduate majors and non-majors, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. I designed, managed, and taught a foundational course for 35 undergraduate majors and non-majors, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.
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Education
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Indiana University Bloomington
Ph.D., Anthropology -
Indiana University Bloomington
Master's Degree, Anthropology -
Villanova University
B.A., Humanities
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