Christina Winbigler
Disease Intervention Specialist II - Ending the HIV Epidemic at City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Gilman International Scholarship Alumni
Benjamin A. Gilman International ScholarshipApr, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Phlebotomy
Texas School of Phlebotomy
Experience
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City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Disease Intervention Specialist II - Ending the HIV Epidemic
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May 2023 - Present
In addition to previous work being done for the syphilis epidemic in San Antonio I am now:Informing patients of positive HIV status and providing educational and motivational counselingLinking newly diagnosed patients to ongoing HIV care, and those who are exposed to ongoing PrEP careKeeping patients in HIV care through data tracking, motivational interviewing, and reducing social determinants of health Collecting data on patient experience, outcomes, and circumstances for the CDCContributing to the Ending Stigma Ending HIV Alliance by creating events, meetings, and a community for patients Show less
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Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS)
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
- Maintained a high caseload of patients that require educational counseling, mental health care, and partner tracing due to recent diagnosis of syphilis/HIV - Conducted phlebotomy and epidemiological treatment on those exposed to STIs- Notified patients of exposure to or positive labs for syphilis and HIV through home visits and phone calls- Tracked and ordered time-sensitive and life-saving treatment for pregnant patients through other providers- Managed clinic flow and make urgent decisions on patient testing and treatment- Trained incoming employees after a period of experiencing a very high turnover rate Show less
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Pathfinder Next Gen
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Board Member of Acacia Circle
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Dec 2020 - Apr 2022
+ Promoted next-generation political engagement in reproductive health improvement in developing countries + Podcast production management as an educational and advocacy method + Attended bi-weekly meetings with a diverse international team + Partook in training on advocacy methods + Promoted next-generation political engagement in reproductive health improvement in developing countries + Podcast production management as an educational and advocacy method + Attended bi-weekly meetings with a diverse international team + Partook in training on advocacy methods
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Allegheny College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Resident Advisor
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2021
+ Handled high-stress emergency situations with fellow staff members to ensure student safety and well-being + Maintained a community through one-on-one meetings, weekly emails, and programming
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Thesis Work
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
“Pornography and Development: An Integrative Review of Behavior, Neuroscience, and Early Internet Sexuality Exposure”+ Conducted 77-page review on child sexual development and the cognitive effects of pornography viewing+ Presented and defended thesis to a faculty committee, The Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference & The Cook-Lahti Scholars Symposium+ Found derivation of sexual scripts and changes in brain connectivity in response to pornography viewing
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Women Rising
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Non-profit Organizations
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Research Assistant
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
+ Led weekly meetings about changes in U.S. health legislation and navigating steps toward film completion + Located grant opportunities, steps, and resources for an independent documentary about autoimmunity in women + Led weekly meetings about changes in U.S. health legislation and navigating steps toward film completion + Located grant opportunities, steps, and resources for an independent documentary about autoimmunity in women
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Kidventure, Inc.
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Camp Counselor
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
+ Contributed to science and art curriculum to promote an easy learning environment for kids aged 5-16 + Managed sixty children with team members and handled sensitive situations as they arose + Contributed to science and art curriculum to promote an easy learning environment for kids aged 5-16 + Managed sixty children with team members and handled sensitive situations as they arose
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Musical Connections
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Intern
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
+ Managed social media, placed advertisements, and solicited monetary donations to help keep classical music alive + Documented photos and videos of concerts to share with Canon 70D + Managed social media, placed advertisements, and solicited monetary donations to help keep classical music alive + Documented photos and videos of concerts to share with Canon 70D
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Education
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2017 - 2021
Allegheny College
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience -
2020 - 2020
Lancaster University
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2013 - 2017
Liberal Arts & Science Academy
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