Michelle Korte

Associate at Camber Collective
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Seattle, Washington, United States, US
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Credentials

  • McKinsey Academy: A2E Business Fundamentals
    McKinsey & Company
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Building a Better Response e-learning course
    Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
  • UN BSAFE Online Security Awareness Training
    UNDSS

Experience

  • Camber Collective
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      I support clients to maximize their social impact, including in global health, climate and environment, and shared prosperity. My primary responsibilities include:- Developing strategic frameworks and hypotheses, leading research, and driving analytical efforts on client engagements, including building analytic models and performing both qualitative and quantitative analyses- Shaping and writing client deliverables, including strategy presentation materials, executive memos, and reports and publications- Supporting project teams by developing workstream-level workplans, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, and managing junior staff- Supporting business development, recruiting, equity and belonging, shaping Camber's global health theory of influence, and other priority internal initiatives Show less

    • Consultant
      • Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

      Camber Collective is a strategy consulting firm that operates at the intersection of social and behavioral insights, strategy, and coalition building to help organizations in the social impact sector navigate complex change and achieve high performance against mission-related goals. We take a human-centered, highly analytical approach to problem-solving that is rooted in a deep understanding of the people and communities that our clients aim to serve. We identify how and where to create system level change, enabling our partners to create the impact that they seek in the world. Our sectors include global health, US health, democracy and governance, shared prosperity, and climate and environment. Show less

  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

      Researching with Dr. Wafaie Fawzi and the Africa Research, Implementation Science, and Education Network to conduct rapid monitoring surveys about health workers' and households' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 in order to inform governmental responses in Sub-Saharan Africa (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Nigeria). - Programmed digital data collection instruments, cleaned and monitored databases across 6 sites, and prepared manuscripts, webinars, and policy briefs.

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Oct 2019 - Feb 2021

      Researching with Dr. Grace Chan and the HaSET Maternal and Child Health research lab on home births, research capacity-building, and impacts of COVID-19 in Ethiopia. This research aims to generate evidence to reduce neonatal mortality and improve maternal and child health programs, policies, and advocacy.

  • International Rescue Committee
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Maternal and Newborn Health Design Intern
      • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

      With the Airbel Impact Lab and support from the Harvard Rose Service Learning Fellowship, I supported research and design efforts focused on improving maternal and newborn health policy and strengthening female public health research capacity in Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Somalia, and South Sudan. The Airbel Impact Lab (Research & Innovation at the IRC) designs, tests, and scales life-changing solutions for people affected by conflict and disaster, aiming to find the most impactful and cost-effective products, services, and delivery systems possible. Show less

  • Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Policy research consultant
      • Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

      Worked with a team of Harvard T.H. Chan students on a project designed by the Gambian Ministry of Health to investigate the determinants of maternal mortality in the Gambia. - Conducted 60+ qualitative interviews, including key informant interviews with health providers and development partners as well as focus group discussions with affected communities in each of the country's seven regions. - Qualitatively analyzed transcripts and produced a report to support the Ministry's efforts to reduce maternal mortality through a focus on social and structural determinants. - Led trainings with Ministry staff on research methods. - Presented abstract at the American Public Health Association 2020 Annual Meeting. Show less

  • Innovations for Poverty Action
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Coordinator
      • Aug 2018 - May 2019

      As Research Coordinator, I managed a portfolio of poverty alleviation research initiatives spanning peace and conflict, land rights and access, and other development sectors. This involved directly supervising and mentoring local research staff across multiple projects; ensuring the smooth execution of research design, implementation, and financial tracking; serving as a primary liaison with academic principal investigators, donors, government partners, and implementing organizations; and supporting the development of new projects. Research topics included land rights and access, community-based dispute resolution, and solar microgrids and energy use. Study designs included RCTs, quasi-experimental studies, cross-sectional surveys, pilots and scoping studies, and qualitative methods. Show less

    • Senior Research Associate
      • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

      As Senior Research Associate (Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2018), I managed quality assurance activities for a nation-wide, representative, mixed-methods baseline study of the Myanmar population's knowledge of, attitudes toward, and expectations of the peace process. This research will determine people's needs for information about the process and analyze where important gaps exist in their awareness and understanding, in order to design interventions to meet these needs. The results will be shared widely with key stakeholders including government, NGOs, civil society, media, international actors, and others, and utilized to inform future programmatic decisions and use of funds. The baseline involved surveying over 4,200 households and conducting 100 focus group discussions and key informant interviews across all 15 administrative States and Regions of Myanmar. My primary responsibilities were to:» Recruit, train, and manage a data quality assurance team» Ensure adherence to data quality protocols, including auditing enumerators, monitoringfieldwork, and conducting high-frequency data quality assessments» Develop and revise quantitative and qualitative survey instruments, monitor pretesting and piloting processes, and recommend iterative changes according to results» Prepare human subjects applications and amendments» Write reports detailing quality assurance findings and overall lessons learned from the research» Participate in meetings with key stakeholders and present research findings» Program surveys for digital data collection using SurveyCTO, and clean and conduct preliminary analysis on data using Stata Show less

  • IntraHealth International
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Global Policy Associate, Global Health Corps
      • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

      • Represented IntraHealth and the Frontline Health Workers Coalition (FHWC) at U.S. and multilateral global health roundtables, conferences, and key events including World Health Assembly and United Nations General Assembly • Conducted research and analysis on health workforce and health systems strengthening trends to produce policy briefs, position statements, and recommendations for U.S. and global policymakers and stakeholders • Helped expand and sustain IntraHealth’s advocacy portfolio by strengthening partner relationships, implementing domestic and international advocacy projects, and monitoring advocacy landscape for high-impact opportunities • Advocated for health workforce-related legislation and conducted educational visits with Congressional offices • Produced blog posts, revised website content, and conducted social media outreach for IntraHealth and FHWC • Selected from competitive pool of Global Health Corps applicants with 2% acceptance rate Show less

  • Innovations for Poverty Action
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Associate
      • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

      Supported 3-year CIFF-funded RCT evaluating Community Health Promoter model scaled up by BRAC and Living Goods • Managed data collection and quality assurance processes for 3-monthlong fieldwork period in 14 districts of Uganda • Oversaw 3 databases of survey data from 12,500 households, 18,000 children, and 1,600 community health workers Managed 2-year United Nations-funded RCT examining transparency and accountability in health service delivery across 96 districts and 1,417 government health facilities in Uganda, in partnership with UNICEF and the Ugandan Ministry of Health • Oversaw $200,000 project budget; hired, trained, and managed field team of 53 field officers, field managers, and team leaders • Managed high-level relationships with UNICEF, United Nations, Ministry of Health and other stakeholders • Developed and monitored implementation of SMS-based Performance Indicator Reports sent to 5,000 health workers monthly • Developed, piloted, and programmed survey instruments for digital data collection • Coordinated field logistics, procurement, and data quality assurance for month-long fieldwork period • Oversaw research approval and amendment processes with Institutional Review Boards and local research bodies • Communicated findings and lessons learned through donor reports, stakeholder progress briefs, and online content • Conducted data cleaning and preliminary analysis with Stata and Excel Show less

  • Boston Medical Center (BMC)
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

      As a Research Assistant, I supported three projects in the Clinical Addiction Research and Education (CARE) Unit within the Section of General Internal Medicine at Boston Medical Center. The CARE Unit is an academic unit addressing clinical, education, and research aspects of alcohol and other drug use and disorders. • Coordinated and monitored research process for 150-person NIH-funded pilot study to optimize pain control and safety in patients prescribed opioids after elective ambulatory surgery. Recruited and tracked participants; administered screening, informed consent, and baseline and follow-up surveys • Provided research support to 3-year 400-person NIH-funded RCT testing psycho-educational intervention to reduce bacterial and viral infections among hospitalized injection drug users • Generated and revised website content and layout for NIH-funded cluster RCT of 560 patients on chronic opioid therapy Show less

  • Innovations for Poverty Action
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Methods and Knowledge Management Intern
      • Jan 2015 - May 2015

      As an intern with the Research Methods and Knowledge Management team at Innovations for Poverty Action, I assisted with the compilation, editing, and formatting of research guidelines for the design, implementation, and evaluation of field-based research projects. As an intern with the Research Methods and Knowledge Management team at Innovations for Poverty Action, I assisted with the compilation, editing, and formatting of research guidelines for the design, implementation, and evaluation of field-based research projects.

  • Yale College
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freshman Counselor
      • Jun 2014 - May 2015

      I was selected by the Yale College Dean’s Office and Timothy Dwight College to be one of 12 Freshman Counselors in Timothy Dwight College. My primary responsibility was to advise 10 freshmen with academics, navigating Yale's resources, and personal and social issues throughout the academic year. I lived in the same hall with these freshmen and met with them regularly. Additionally, I served “on-call” two nights per month, met weekly with the college dean and other counselors, and hosted weekly study breaks for the freshman class. Show less

  • GroundUp News
    • South Africa
    • Internet News
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • News Intern
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      I researched and reported on social justice issues in South African townships for GroundUp, an online news organization and community journalism project affiliated with the University of Cape Town's Centre for Social Science Research. Through this post, I wrote news stories, investigative features, and a weekly political activism beat. I developed and pitched story ideas at GroundUp's weekly meetings, conducted phone and in-person interviews, took photos, copyedited, and trained local township journalists. My story topics included sanitation, environmental pollution, public service provision, gender bias in the judiciary, and migrant discrimination. Three of my stories were republished by the mainstream media outlets Mail & Guardian and Daily Maverick. Show less

  • Yale University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Master's Aide
      • Aug 2013 - May 2014

      I provided administrative support to the Timothy Dwight College Master’s Office, assisted with special events, and managed the student kitchen. I provided administrative support to the Timothy Dwight College Master’s Office, assisted with special events, and managed the student kitchen.

  • Yale Daily News
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production & Design Editor
      • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

      As an editor, I designed pages and graphic elements for a 12-14 page daily paper with a circulation of 5,000. I managed the newspaper production process one night per week with two additional 4-hour shifts per week. I trained and oversaw the work of 10-20 staff members and collaborated with other desk editors for story graphics. I also designed 6 issues of a 40-page literary magazine. As an editor, I designed pages and graphic elements for a 12-14 page daily paper with a circulation of 5,000. I managed the newspaper production process one night per week with two additional 4-hour shifts per week. I trained and oversaw the work of 10-20 staff members and collaborated with other desk editors for story graphics. I also designed 6 issues of a 40-page literary magazine.

  • Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
    • Crestwood, KY
    • Marketing / Special Events Intern
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      I assisted with development initiatives, promotional materials, membership outreach, market research, social media presence, weekly and annual events, and office organization. I used my graphic design experience to design and format a number of documents and advertisement materials. I also organized the ticket sales, registration, and event logistics for a 275-person Farm to Table dinner fundraiser. I assisted with development initiatives, promotional materials, membership outreach, market research, social media presence, weekly and annual events, and office organization. I used my graphic design experience to design and format a number of documents and advertisement materials. I also organized the ticket sales, registration, and event logistics for a 275-person Farm to Table dinner fundraiser.

Education

  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
    Master's degree, Global Health and Population
    2019 - 2021
  • NAPA-OT Field School
    Anthropology, Occupational Therapy, Global Health
    2019 - 2019
  • Yale University
    Bachelor's degree, Global Affairs
    2011 - 2015
  • School for International Training
    International Honors Program, Health and Community: Globalization, Culture, and Care
    2013 - 2014
  • Summer Institute of Hispanic Studies
    Study Abroad
    2012 - 2012
  • Bowling Green High School
    2007 - 2011

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