Experience

COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Epidemiologist II

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Infectious disease epidemiologist for the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, with a focus on COVID-19 and HIV/STIs . I conduct epidemiologic investigations and data projects for the prevention and control of communicable diseases. Additionally, I assist in the planning and development of health programs and policies. Infectious disease epidemiologist for the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, with a focus on COVID-19 and HIV/STIs . I conduct epidemiologic investigations and data projects for the prevention and control of communicable diseases. Additionally, I assist in the planning and development of health programs and policies.



The Task Force for Global Health, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Coordinating Benefit-Risk Assessment of Vaccines by Technology Working Group processes for the Safety Platform for Emergency vACcines (SPEAC) project to ensure timely completion of vaccine templates for CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) developers. Coordinating Benefit-Risk Assessment of Vaccines by Technology Working Group processes for the Safety Platform for Emergency vACcines (SPEAC) project to ensure timely completion of vaccine templates for CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) developers.



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Manager and Analyst

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2020

  I served as the data manager and analyst within the Hospitalized Adult Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Network on the the Influenza Prevention and Control Team in the Influenza Division.

• Graduate Student Research Assistant

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  I conducted data management and data analysis to evaluate the association between tuberculosis and nutrition status and factors using data collected from NHANES and CMS. Additionally, I largely participated in writing a manuscript for a peer-reviewed medical journal summarizing key findings.



Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Research Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  I worked within the Viral Vector Vaccines Safety Working Group (V3SWG) in association with Brighton Collaboration to explore viral vector vaccine candidates and study their efficacy and safety. It is critical to ensure the quality and safety of the increasing number of viral vectors. Brighton Collaboration works to develop high-quality information of human vaccines and address the needs of standardized information. My role in this position was to organize background research, conduct literature searches, develop draft languages, and coordinate edits and publication of draft WG guidelines (next two in process are on risk of secondary transmission of live vector vaccines, and risk of recombination with wild type viruses).



HealthRIGHT 360

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Patient Advocate

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

  I worked collaboratively as part of a team consisting of talented and dedicated primary care providers, medical assistants, mental health providers, patient care coordinators, and registered nurses to provide patients with comprehensive quality healthcare that addresses both biomedical and psychosocial needs. We provided services, regardless of one's ability to pay, inspired by our belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. I wasthe primary point of contact for patients, and a crucial part of providing direct service to many patients suffering from homelessness and addiction. I welcomed patients, assisted patients in enrolling in health insurance coverage, and connected them with the comprehensive services that Haight Ashbury Integrated Care Center offers, including social support and re-entry, substance use disorder treatment, primary medical care, and mental health services.



Fellowship for International Service and Health

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

  My title required me to lead a student-run 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization of 100 undergraduate associates at the University of California, Los Angeles. As the CEO, I spearheaded the planning and organization of the biweekly trips the organization takes to Maclovio Rojas, Mexico in order to set up free health clinics, focusing on healthcare education.

• Director of Domestic Relations

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  As the Director of Domestic Relations, I maintained relations with alumni, healthcare professionals, and additional contacts in the United States.