Experience

SALT LAKE CITY VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Health Science Specialist

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Division Of Epidemiology

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Research Associate

  • May 2018 - Present

  I am part of a team examining long term outcomes for veterans with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. We examine the comorbidity of other physical and mental health conditions, and key social outcomes for these individuals. I am responsible for research design, data collection, data analyses, and product dissemination. I work with an amazing team of bright analysts with backgrounds in engineering, medicine, policy, criminal justice, and with military experience. We collectively pool our… Show more I am part of a team examining long term outcomes for veterans with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. We examine the comorbidity of other physical and mental health conditions, and key social outcomes for these individuals. I am responsible for research design, data collection, data analyses, and product dissemination. I work with an amazing team of bright analysts with backgrounds in engineering, medicine, policy, criminal justice, and with military experience. We collectively pool our research expertise to produce high level research and products to serve military Veterans with disabilities and other health complications. Show less I am part of a team examining long term outcomes for veterans with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. We examine the comorbidity of other physical and mental health conditions, and key social outcomes for these individuals. I am responsible for research design, data collection, data analyses, and product dissemination. I work with an amazing team of bright analysts with backgrounds in engineering, medicine, policy, criminal justice, and with military experience. We collectively pool our… Show more I am part of a team examining long term outcomes for veterans with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. We examine the comorbidity of other physical and mental health conditions, and key social outcomes for these individuals. I am responsible for research design, data collection, data analyses, and product dissemination. I work with an amazing team of bright analysts with backgrounds in engineering, medicine, policy, criminal justice, and with military experience. We collectively pool our research expertise to produce high level research and products to serve military Veterans with disabilities and other health complications. Show less



Andrea Kalvesmaki

• Salt Lake City, UT

• Life & Educational Coach

  • Nov 2001 - Present

  Coach and consultant for youth and adults who seek a non-traditional, empowered approach to life and learning. For more than 14 years, have offered private one-on-one coaching, educational advising, and solutions based in psycho-developmental approaches to manage anxiety, stress, ADHD, or other issues. Adult practice includes the management of life transitions- education to employment, career changes, major life events. Coach and consultant for youth and adults who seek a non-traditional, empowered approach to life and learning. For more than 14 years, have offered private one-on-one coaching, educational advising, and solutions based in psycho-developmental approaches to manage anxiety, stress, ADHD, or other issues. Adult practice includes the management of life transitions- education to employment, career changes, major life events.



Salt Lake Veteran Affairs Medical Center

• Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

• Advanced Informatics Health Fellowship

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2022



Utah Education Policy Center

• Research Associate

  • May 2016 - May 2018

  Research associate in education evaluation and policy analysis. Experienced in research design, qualitative and quantitative methods, data analysis, project consulting and management for education and policy at the local, state, and federal level. Concurrently completing doctoral program in the College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy.

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Research, data analysis, report writing and client support for evaluation projects in education and health. Enrolled in the Educational Leadership and Policy PhD program at the University of Utah.



EPI International/Educational Policy Institute

• Virginia

• Research Associate

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2014

  Research, data analyses, report writing, and client management for multiple projects. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, project design, education, monitoring and evaluation. Current project management includes: longitudinal program evaluation and technical support for Dept of ED GEAR UP grantee (Hampton City Schools, VA), and monitoring and evaluation for Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP) Dept of ED grantees (various). Serve as research support for larger… Show more Research, data analyses, report writing, and client management for multiple projects. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, project design, education, monitoring and evaluation. Current project management includes: longitudinal program evaluation and technical support for Dept of ED GEAR UP grantee (Hampton City Schools, VA), and monitoring and evaluation for Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP) Dept of ED grantees (various). Serve as research support for larger scale contracted Department of Education programs: analysis of data collection process for the International Foreign Language Educational (IFLE- Dept of ED) grants, and data management and analysis support for the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Duties include preparing research instruments such as surveys, interview protocols, data collection tools (Excel, Access, SPSS); preparation of analysis and findings; report writing; database organization; editing. Publish reports and findings in multiple formats including policy analysis briefs, stakeholder reports, federal annual reporting, and online public forums (experience with Adobe InDesign). Show less Research, data analyses, report writing, and client management for multiple projects. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, project design, education, monitoring and evaluation. Current project management includes: longitudinal program evaluation and technical support for Dept of ED GEAR UP grantee (Hampton City Schools, VA), and monitoring and evaluation for Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP) Dept of ED grantees (various). Serve as research support for larger… Show more Research, data analyses, report writing, and client management for multiple projects. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, project design, education, monitoring and evaluation. Current project management includes: longitudinal program evaluation and technical support for Dept of ED GEAR UP grantee (Hampton City Schools, VA), and monitoring and evaluation for Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP) Dept of ED grantees (various). Serve as research support for larger scale contracted Department of Education programs: analysis of data collection process for the International Foreign Language Educational (IFLE- Dept of ED) grants, and data management and analysis support for the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Duties include preparing research instruments such as surveys, interview protocols, data collection tools (Excel, Access, SPSS); preparation of analysis and findings; report writing; database organization; editing. Publish reports and findings in multiple formats including policy analysis briefs, stakeholder reports, federal annual reporting, and online public forums (experience with Adobe InDesign). Show less



Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists

• Mentor Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Jun 2014

  Manage and organize (along with board member Stan Yoder) professional mentorship services for WAPA. Screen applicants and facilitate the connection with potential mentors. Develop and manage the mentor process from application to engagement. Manage and organize (along with board member Stan Yoder) professional mentorship services for WAPA. Screen applicants and facilitate the connection with potential mentors. Develop and manage the mentor process from application to engagement.



The Catholic University of America

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

  Logistics and tour planning for architecture students through the Netherlands Logistics and tour planning for architecture students through the Netherlands



The Motley Fool

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Writer

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2011



Realms of Inquiry

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Coach

  • 2007 - 2009

  Program administration and advisor for day-to-day operations for specialized student support. Coordinated and developed parent and staff education and trainings. Observed and evaluated staff performance, student situations and performance, and created plans for improvement. Direct on-call student advisor for daily support, issues, or general assistance. Official school representative for public conferences and community groups. Program administration and advisor for day-to-day operations for specialized student support. Coordinated and developed parent and staff education and trainings. Observed and evaluated staff performance, student situations and performance, and created plans for improvement. Direct on-call student advisor for daily support, issues, or general assistance. Official school representative for public conferences and community groups.



1st Unitarian Church

• Youth Director

  • 2005 - 2008

  Developed weekly social justice high school youth program with a focus on social development, social justice, and personal well-being. Coordinator of program, trained volunteers, managed budget, defined yearly operating structure. Launched and ran yearly week-long Social Justice Youth Service Trips to assist local area groups and introduce cross-cultural connections: Navajo Nation Service Trip 2006; Hopi Nation Service Trip 2007; Ogden Canyon Service Trip and Youth Conference 2008 Developed weekly social justice high school youth program with a focus on social development, social justice, and personal well-being. Coordinator of program, trained volunteers, managed budget, defined yearly operating structure. Launched and ran yearly week-long Social Justice Youth Service Trips to assist local area groups and introduce cross-cultural connections: Navajo Nation Service Trip 2006; Hopi Nation Service Trip 2007; Ogden Canyon Service Trip and Youth Conference 2008