Experience

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  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Health Scientist

    • Feb 2022 - Present
    • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    HIV Prevention Branch, Division of Global HIV and TB

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  PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program

  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • HIV Prevention Fellow

    • Sep 2020 - Feb 2022
    • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Research Assistant

    • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy Lead author of state-of-the-art literature review currently under reviewPrepare and draft evidence-based programming recommendations for improved sexual assault prevention interventions on college campusesJohns Hopkins Center for Population, Family, and Reproductive HealthScreen and enroll women receiving housing support services for participation in study funded by National Institute of Justice. Administer electronic surveys and conduct qualitative 60-90-minute interviews with study participants Participate in collaborative qualitative coding of interviews

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  Peace Corps

  • United States
  • International Affairs
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • HIV and Youth Activities Coordinator

    • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

    • Represented Peace Corps in PEPFAR agency meetings to discuss country-wide implementation and design of Country Operating Plan;• Collaborated with HIV programming staff in evaluation of current project framework, design of updated logical project framework, monitoring of volunteer activities, approval of small grant requests, and coordination with PEPFAR-funded agencies;• Conducted data verification and cleaning; coordinates with staff and volunteer committees to promote accurate and timely reporting through creation of reporting guides and tutorials;• Supported volunteers from health and education sectors in community integration and activity implementation.

  • Community Health Outreach Specialist

    • May 2016 - Aug 2018

    Community health specialist partnered with ANDA-Manica (PEPFAR funded community-based program) and the District Hospital of Manica, focusing in HIV retention, violence prevention, and response.PEPFAR-FUNDED PARTNER:• Developed and/or provided formal and on-the-job training and support to Gender and Communication Community Health Workers as part of the CHASS (FHI360) DREAMS-like programming; • Co-led the redesign, pilot, and implementation of an updated screening tool for gender-based violence to be used by World Education’s community health workers.DISTRICT HOSPITAL OF MANICA:• Conducted on-going monitoring of patient HIV files and consult records, and presented evaluation of findings at weekly ART Committee meetings at the District Hospital of Manica; • Assisted in the establishment of a local collective of female sex workers, and co-facilitated twice-monthly meetings of said collective, assisted in the formation of 3 GAACs (communi-ty adherence groups) from within the collective, and helped establish a permanent position of “Point of Contact for Key Populations” at the District Hospital of Manica; • Trained 15 members of the police, 15 members of the hospital staff, and 30 female com-mercial sex workers as part of an on-going and sustainable effort to improve services for key populations in the district of Manica.COMMUNITY-BASED:• Facilitated seven community trainings on the dynamics of HIV and gender-based violence;• Established two girls’ empowerment health-focused clubs in two primary schools in Manica District, and provided on-going training to the teachers serving as the groups’ primary facilitators.

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  District Alliance for Safe Housing

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Resident Advocate/ Sexual Health Education and Empowerment Coordinator

    • Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    • Managed caseload of up to eleven individuals and families in two-year transitional hous-ing program for survivors of domestic violence;• Conducted home-visitation sessions at least weekly with each family to ensure that they are receiving the appropriate level of support, to discuss survivor-identified areas for growth and to celebrate accomplishments;• Assisted survivors with creating safety plans, goal plans, budgets and financial plans that reflect their self-identified needs, along with other short- and long-term plans as needed; support residents in dealing with past, recent, or on-going trauma;• Advocated on behalf of victims with city agencies, landlords and other service providers;• Maintained an extensive knowledge of area resources through active communication and site visits; established relationships with social services and employment agencies, and provided appropriate referrals and linkages.

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  University of Maryland

  • SHARE Peer Educator

    • Aug 2013 - May 2014

    Facilitate informative and inclusive discussions among college students on topics concerning safer sex and reproductive health; attend weekly trainings on health education for diverse audiences

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  District Alliance for Safe Housing

  • Cornerstone Intern

    • May 2013 - Aug 2013

    Work directly with survivors of domestic violence to help them achieve emotional and financial independence; assist residents in finding resources such as jobs, transportation, financial aid, and childcare; attend seminars on working with survivors of domestic violence; provide security for undisclosed transitional housing unit

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  National Research Center for Women & Families

  • Communications & Policy Intern

    • 2012 - 2012