MAMATA CHOWDARY UPPULURU

Policy and advocacy intern at The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
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West Haven, Connecticut, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Infectious disease transmission models for Decision Makers
    John Hopkins University, Coursera
    Dec, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • COVID-19 contact tracing
    John Hopkins University, coursera
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • An Introduction to Exercises
    FEMA
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Developing and Managing Volunteers
    FEMA
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving
    FEMA
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Effective Communication
    FEMA
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emergency Planning
    FEMA
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Leadership and Influence
    FEMA
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fundamentals of Emergency Management
    FEMA
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Good Clinical Practice
    NIDA Clinical Trials Network
    May, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Conflicts of Interest
    CITI Program
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Graduate Students
    CITI Program
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Social and Behavioral Research
    CITI Program
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • The Connecticut Oral Health Initiative, Inc.
    • United States
    • Public Policy Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Policy and advocacy intern
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      Results-driven Policy and Advocacy Intern specializing in healthcare with a focus on enhancing dental care quality and promoting oral health literacy. Currently engaged in two pivotal projects: "Enhance the Quality of Care: Value-Based Care Model in Dentistry, Dental Therapy Advocacy in Connecticut and Enhance Oral Health Literacy: Community Engagement, Provide Oral Health Literacy and Data Collection. Proficient in policy analysis, project management, and community outreach, driving impactful initiatives that optimize patient outcomes and advance oral healthcare accessibility. Passionate about making a difference and collaborating with stakeholders to improve overall oral health outcomes. Show less

  • University of New Haven
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      • Conducted comprehensive research and literature review on STDs and STIs, emphasizing the importance of education, prevention, and access to care in underserved populations. • Developed dental-specific educational modules and materials on STDs and STIs based on public health principles, with a focus on national and international dissemination. • Evaluated the effectiveness of the CDC's "Five P's approach" in obtaining sexual histories, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced transmission rates. • Collaborated with an infectious disease doctor and multidisciplinary team to create fact sheets for healthcare providers, enhancing awareness and knowledge of STDs and STIs. • Utilized open educational resources and engaged in community partnerships to ensure the widespread availability and accessibility of educational materials. Show less

  • Indian dental association
    • India
    • clinical research intern
      • Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

      Developed and implemented streamlined processes for participant recruitment, increasing enrollment rates. Implemented patient-centered approaches to improve participant engagement and retention, reducing dropout rates. Managed study budgets, tracked expenses, and optimized resource allocation, resulting in cost savings while maintaining study quality. Facilitated communication and built strong relationships between study sponsors, principal investigators, and study sites. Improved operational efficiency by developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for the clinical research department. Show less

  • St. Joseph Dental College, Eluru
    • India
    • Dentist
      • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

      Performed clinical examination of patient's teeth and supporting structures for diagnosing and treating various dental problems, and recorded patient case history. • Utilized radiographs to confirm the clinical diagnosis of oral diseases and suggest available treatment options to patients. • Completed dental treatments such as scaling, restorations, extractions, topical fluoride applications, pit and fissure sealants, and denture fabrication. • Participated in free dental camps in rural areas and schools and oral health education programs organized by the department of public health of dentistry • Assisted postgraduate students during impactions, fixed denture fabrications, and periodontic surgeries. • Educated patients on good oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care. Show less

  • Government of India
    • Law Enforcement
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Community Health Educator
      • Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

      Educated individuals in rural areas about sanitation and maintaining clean surroundings. • Informed pregnant women about nutrition, maintaining good health, using iron and folic acid supplements, and having regular health checkups to support a healthy pregnancy. • Visited the Anganwadi centers to check on the quality of food given to pregnant women and children. • Shadowed a general physician and helped record patients' vitals; gained knowledge on how to interpret pregnancy scans. • Performed check-ups on postnatal mothers and infants to monitor their health, and vaccination records, and educate new mothers on proper breastfeeding practices. Show less

Education

  • University of New Haven
    Masters in public health, Public Health
    2021 - 2023
  • Dr NTR university of health sciences
    Bachelors in dental surgery, Dentistry
    2015 - 2020

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