Karen Politis Virk
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Greek Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Pamela George
Karen was a student in my Planning class at The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health. She demonstrated excellent planning skills, interpersonal skills, and is very effective in both oral and written communication. Karen is a critical thinker and is effective in developing solutions to address problems. She is self-motivated, innovative, and demonstrates excellent research skills. She is goal oriented and would be a great asset to any organization.
Ollie Ganz
I was Karen's instructor for Introduction to Public Health Communication and Marketing at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Karen was a wonderful student- she was diligent, hard working, thoughtful and insightful student and was a strong collaborator.
Pamela George
Karen was a student in my Planning class at The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health. She demonstrated excellent planning skills, interpersonal skills, and is very effective in both oral and written communication. Karen is a critical thinker and is effective in developing solutions to address problems. She is self-motivated, innovative, and demonstrates excellent research skills. She is goal oriented and would be a great asset to any organization.
Ollie Ganz
I was Karen's instructor for Introduction to Public Health Communication and Marketing at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Karen was a wonderful student- she was diligent, hard working, thoughtful and insightful student and was a strong collaborator.
Pamela George
Karen was a student in my Planning class at The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health. She demonstrated excellent planning skills, interpersonal skills, and is very effective in both oral and written communication. Karen is a critical thinker and is effective in developing solutions to address problems. She is self-motivated, innovative, and demonstrates excellent research skills. She is goal oriented and would be a great asset to any organization.
Ollie Ganz
I was Karen's instructor for Introduction to Public Health Communication and Marketing at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Karen was a wonderful student- she was diligent, hard working, thoughtful and insightful student and was a strong collaborator.
Pamela George
Karen was a student in my Planning class at The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health. She demonstrated excellent planning skills, interpersonal skills, and is very effective in both oral and written communication. Karen is a critical thinker and is effective in developing solutions to address problems. She is self-motivated, innovative, and demonstrates excellent research skills. She is goal oriented and would be a great asset to any organization.
Ollie Ganz
I was Karen's instructor for Introduction to Public Health Communication and Marketing at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Karen was a wonderful student- she was diligent, hard working, thoughtful and insightful student and was a strong collaborator.
Credentials
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An Equity-Approach to Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Partners In HealthJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response
World Health OrganizationMar, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CITI Training Certification
CITI Program Protection of Human Subject ResearchDec, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Well
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Health Content Associate
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Health Equity Now Plan
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Jul 2020 - Jan 2022
• Address health inequities among Boston’s communities of color in collaboration with the Health Inequity Task Force in response to racism as a public health crisis • Community engagement & health communication tailored to Boston's immigrant communities • Reduce disproportionately high incidence of chronic and preventable diseases among Boston’s communities of color in collaboration with the Boston Public Health Commission • Address health inequities among Boston’s communities of color in collaboration with the Health Inequity Task Force in response to racism as a public health crisis • Community engagement & health communication tailored to Boston's immigrant communities • Reduce disproportionately high incidence of chronic and preventable diseases among Boston’s communities of color in collaboration with the Boston Public Health Commission
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Partners In Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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COVID-19 Contact Tracing Collaborative Team
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Apr 2020 - Jul 2021
• Case investigation of COVID-19 infected individuals, partnering with Massachusetts state & local health departments, to collect close contacts, monitor, support & provide guidance regarding isolation & infection control • Refer close contacts for testing, monitor, support & provide quarantine best practices • Connect affected individuals/households with limited access to community resources such as food, basic household items, healthcare, adequate housing, and vaccine support • Provide language support serving the state’s Spanish speaking communities • Close collaboration with other PIH-CTC teams to identify clusters & improve outreach Show less
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Holyoke Urban Forest Equity Plan
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
• Community outreach to engage residents in the development of an urban forest equity plan for downtown Holyoke neighborhoods most impacted by climate change • Spanish language support, presentation & interpreting during virtual public forums • Spanish translation of all related materials including pamphlets, PP slides & surveys • Community outreach to engage residents in the development of an urban forest equity plan for downtown Holyoke neighborhoods most impacted by climate change • Spanish language support, presentation & interpreting during virtual public forums • Spanish translation of all related materials including pamphlets, PP slides & surveys
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The Right to Immigration Institute
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Expanded access to refugee healthcare services & community resources • Fostered TRII-WATCH CDC partnership to coordinate immigrant services • Contributed to training handbook, client affidavits and grants • Conducted outreach workshops to promote community awareness • Participated in client interviews & provided linguistic support • Expanded access to refugee healthcare services & community resources • Fostered TRII-WATCH CDC partnership to coordinate immigrant services • Contributed to training handbook, client affidavits and grants • Conducted outreach workshops to promote community awareness • Participated in client interviews & provided linguistic support
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Ibis Reproductive Health
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
• Conducted qualitative analysis of provider interviews to evaluate impact of restricted public funding on women seeking abortion services • Conducted quantitative analysis of patient survey data to evaluate the patient experience of medication abortion care via telemedicine services • Contributed to policy brief preparation for stakeholders • Conducted qualitative analysis of provider interviews to evaluate impact of restricted public funding on women seeking abortion services • Conducted quantitative analysis of patient survey data to evaluate the patient experience of medication abortion care via telemedicine services • Contributed to policy brief preparation for stakeholders
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Language Connections
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United States
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Translation and Localization
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1 - 100 Employee
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Life Science Research Writer
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Dec 2007 - Jun 2018
• Created client content i.e., white papers, blog articles, news releases, e-newsletters • Life science translation review including clinical research documentation • Literature review of issues in international & minority clinical research • >12 peer review articles in prominent clinical research publications • Promoted interdepartmental cooperation improved project management • Recruited, mentored & supervised interns as well as new team members • Created client content i.e., white papers, blog articles, news releases, e-newsletters • Life science translation review including clinical research documentation • Literature review of issues in international & minority clinical research • >12 peer review articles in prominent clinical research publications • Promoted interdepartmental cooperation improved project management • Recruited, mentored & supervised interns as well as new team members
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Global Child
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Elementary School Spanish Teacher
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2004 - 2007
-Constructed materials to complement Global Child curriculum for K-5 Spanish language classes -Taught afterschool Global Child program designed to replace foreign language classes due to budget cuts in public schools -Constructed materials to complement Global Child curriculum for K-5 Spanish language classes -Taught afterschool Global Child program designed to replace foreign language classes due to budget cuts in public schools
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Hellenic Institute
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Greece
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bilingual Greek Teacher
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1998 - 2003
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Cubist Pharmaceuticals
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Associate
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1993 - 1994
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Transkaryotic Therapies Inc
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Research Associate
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1992 - 1993
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Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories
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United States
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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1989 - 1992
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MicroGeneSys
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Brazil
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Research Assistant QA/QC
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1988 - 1989
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Education
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2017 - 2019
The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH -
1985 - 1988
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - M.S., Microbiology and Immunology -
1981 - 1985
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - B.S., Biology
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