Experience

Hopelab

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning & Impact Lead

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Senior Research Associate III

  • Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  United States

• Senior Research Associate II

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2020

  San Francisco Bay Area

• Study Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - Sep 2018

  San Francisco Bay Area Hopelab is a social innovation lab and impact investor, working at the intersection of tech and youth mental health. I joined Hopelab specifically to run a pilot efficacy trial testing the impact of a mobile app used as part of the Nurse Family Partnerships evidence-based program for low-income, first time mothers, and for several years worked as an in-house researcher across a portfolio of interventions. I currently am building out an equity-focused Learning & Impact unit to shift the way we… Show more Hopelab is a social innovation lab and impact investor, working at the intersection of tech and youth mental health. I joined Hopelab specifically to run a pilot efficacy trial testing the impact of a mobile app used as part of the Nurse Family Partnerships evidence-based program for low-income, first time mothers, and for several years worked as an in-house researcher across a portfolio of interventions. I currently am building out an equity-focused Learning & Impact unit to shift the way we learn from our projects and partners + explore new ways to measure the change we seek to make.



The Expecting Entrepreneur

• Founder/Author

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Strategic advisory firm working to disrupt the narrative that pregnancy and parenting precludes entrepreneurs from successfully running or growing their companies. TEE services and solutions are uniquely tailored to directly support early stage, high growth founders so that they can plan with their health, their company’s sustainability, and their investors in mind. Products include strategic advising, master classes, group programs, professional speaking, and a practical guidebook to help… Show more Strategic advisory firm working to disrupt the narrative that pregnancy and parenting precludes entrepreneurs from successfully running or growing their companies. TEE services and solutions are uniquely tailored to directly support early stage, high growth founders so that they can plan with their health, their company’s sustainability, and their investors in mind. Products include strategic advising, master classes, group programs, professional speaking, and a practical guidebook to help design a custom parental leave roadmap (available at www.theexpectingentrepreneur.com) We partner with entrepreneur support organizations (VC, incubators, accelerators, membership organizations) so that entrepreneurs can access parental leave information from the experts they trust to guide them in other aspects of their business growth. Show less



Coro Northern California

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Women in Leadership Fellow

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  San Francisco Bay Area The Women in Leadership program supports the leadership development of women across the Bay Area, raises up a multitude of women’s experiences, establishes a pipeline for professional advancement, and creates a cross-sector network of women who support each other’s career growth.



Arianna Taboada Health Research Consulting

• Founder/Owner

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2017

  International Provided qualitative research, evaluation services, and study management advising in the US and Southeast Mexico around Reproductive & Maternal Health, with a special emphasis on health interventions for historically marginalized populations delivered in clinical and community settings. Clients included: Anat Kah Riviera Maya Community Foundation (2013-2015) American Journal Experts (2013-2015) Farmworker Justice (2014-2015) Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública de México… Show more Provided qualitative research, evaluation services, and study management advising in the US and Southeast Mexico around Reproductive & Maternal Health, with a special emphasis on health interventions for historically marginalized populations delivered in clinical and community settings. Clients included: Anat Kah Riviera Maya Community Foundation (2013-2015) American Journal Experts (2013-2015) Farmworker Justice (2014-2015) Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública de México (2012-2017) UCLA Art & Global Health Center (2011-2017) UNC Center for Bioethics (2014 - 2017) UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (2012-2013) UNC School of Medicine, Department of Social Medicine (2011-2017) Show less



The Maternal & Child Health Bureau (MCHB) Division of MCH Workforce Development

• Appointed Committee Member

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2016

  16 month appointment to the Trainee Ambassador Committee for the MCHB Division of MCH Workforce Development. In collaboration with 10 other federally trained MCH professionals, I developed and implemented strategies for providing current trainees with ongoing opportunities for leadership development and mentorship.



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

  Research support for the following projects: Evaluation of the Durham Multi-Agency Collaboration to Enhance Service Delivery to Immigrant Victims (Office of Violence Against Women): Process evaluation for cross-agency collaboration formed to provide comprehensive services to undocumented immigrant domestic violence survivors (May 2011-January 2012). Victim Service Toolkit for North Carolina DV/SA Agencies - NC State Governor’s Crime Commission (Grant… Show more Research support for the following projects: Evaluation of the Durham Multi-Agency Collaboration to Enhance Service Delivery to Immigrant Victims (Office of Violence Against Women): Process evaluation for cross-agency collaboration formed to provide comprehensive services to undocumented immigrant domestic violence survivors (May 2011-January 2012). Victim Service Toolkit for North Carolina DV/SA Agencies - NC State Governor’s Crime Commission (Grant #180-1-09-050-AV-233) Conducted systematic literature review; development of toolkit funded by the to expand agency capacity to assess and evaluate services; adapted for agencies serving racial/ethnic minority populations. (August 2010-June 2011) Expanding Newborn Screening - National Science Foundation (SES-07510132) Conducted in-depth interviews with Spanish-speaking participants; transcription and translation of clinic visits and follow up interviews; coding and analysis of data for the Spanish-speaking cohort. The work was recently published by University of Chicago Press in a book called "Saving Babies? The Consequences of Newborn Genetic Screening." (Sept 2009-July 2010) Show less



Mixed Up Productions

• Independent Filmmaker

  • Feb 2002 - Sep 2010

  Trained in folkloristic film technique, my work as a documentary filmmaker looked at the intersection of Global Health and Cultural/Ethnic Studies. My experiences range from teaching, facilitating collaborative projects, curating festivals and gallery exhibitions, and presenting my own work in the international film festival circuit.



SHAPE After School Program

• Site Coordinator

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2008

  Planned and facilitated community advisory board, administrative team, parent and staff meetings; secured City Development Block Grant funding and conducted program evaluation every five weeks; delivered college preparatory services and homework assistance; developed and implemented culturally relevant workshops and peer counseling curriculum; piloted Saturday youth academy; designed curriculum focused on leadership development and community organizing; planned and facilitated weekly workshops,… Show more Planned and facilitated community advisory board, administrative team, parent and staff meetings; secured City Development Block Grant funding and conducted program evaluation every five weeks; delivered college preparatory services and homework assistance; developed and implemented culturally relevant workshops and peer counseling curriculum; piloted Saturday youth academy; designed curriculum focused on leadership development and community organizing; planned and facilitated weekly workshops, retreat, community service event, and graduation ceremony for program participants. Show less



Federally Qualified Health Centers and City Public Health Department

• Health Educator

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2006

  La Clínica de la Raza Community Health Education Department - Oakland CA (October 2005-June 2006) Grant-funded training in substance abuse and pregnancy prevention (SAMHSA); classroom and health fair presentations on HIV, STD, and relationship abuse prevention; PSA production. City of Berkeley Relationship Abuse Prevention Program - Berkeley CA (September 2002-June 2005) Classroom presentations & workshops on bullying and teen dating violence; translation of curriculum (English to… Show more La Clínica de la Raza Community Health Education Department - Oakland CA (October 2005-June 2006) Grant-funded training in substance abuse and pregnancy prevention (SAMHSA); classroom and health fair presentations on HIV, STD, and relationship abuse prevention; PSA production. City of Berkeley Relationship Abuse Prevention Program - Berkeley CA (September 2002-June 2005) Classroom presentations & workshops on bullying and teen dating violence; translation of curriculum (English to Spanish) to reach Spanish-speaking students. Show less