Nelsha Athauda

Research Professional at University of Alaska Anchorage
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Professional
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      • Conducting research on projects including instrument development, developing data collection processes, data management, and conducting analysis for multiple research projects, using qualitative and quantitative methods• Creating and assisting in the presentation of research summaries, including introduction, methods, results, and discussion about various research projects• Coordinating project activities with other project staff and community liaisons• Serving as the lead coordinator for project activities including developing IRB protocols, planning travel, ordering field supplies, and planning data collection activities such as survey implementation, field equipment set-up, or community workshops• Assisting in writing grant proposals to secure additional funding

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2022 - May 2022

      Assisting in the instruction and grading of a course titled 'Perspectives in Environmental Health' which introduces MPH students outside of the Department of Environmental Health to the subject.

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - May 2022

      • Write a specialized SOP for the global field deployment of ground-based particulate matter and aerosol optical depth (AMOD) samplers for the NASA Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols mission• Coordinate the shipment of equipment and filters between the US State Department and operators in Ethiopia, India, China, Taiwan, and South Africa• Clean, process, and model aerosol optical depth and particulate matter data using ‘R’ for validation and time-series analyses• Proposed and created digital and paper field logs to track used filters and collect metrics on operation• Managed the export control clearance process for highly sensitive and controlled documents, equipment, and media

    • Germany
    • Research Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Research Fellow
      • May 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Conduct a spatial analysis using GIS software to produce a visualization of disparities in water access in Pune, India by income groups and other socio-demographic factors • Calculate novel food-water-energy nexus footprints for cities in India, Jordan, and Austria• Produce highly reproducible R code for nexus footprint calculations via Rmarkdown• Provide an easy-to-understand interpretation of nexus footprints calculations for stakeholders in and out of the sustainability community• Collaborate in a trans-disciplinary team of water engineers, economists, political scientists, science communicators, and statistical modelers

    • President
      • Aug 2019 - May 2020

      • Led 9 community service events with various agencies including the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, Three Square Food Bank, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension, etc.• Coordinated 6 general body meetings which included educational seminars and social events• Successfully defended an inaugural $1.6k funding package to run engagement-boosting programs • Prepared the inaugural networking event for the School of Public Health which was attended by 90 individuals including potential internship mentors, community partners, students, faculty, donors, and staff

    • Management Assistant/ Intern
      • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

      • Calculated the epidemiological relative risk of high outdoor ozone concentrations of asthma-related emergency departments visits within Clark County, Nevada from 2016 to 2018• Expanded analysis to include all EPA criteria air pollutants following a promotion from paid internship to employee• Conducted a literature review on disparities in ambient air pollution exposure and asthma prevalence• Collected data on pollen-related exacerbations of asthma within Clark County due to the overplanting of Olive and male Mulberry trees • Collaborated with local small businesses to create a resource to help non-compliant property owners comply with local air quality regulations

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Worker
      • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

      Process graduate student applicationsCreate organizational charts and spreadsheetsFile and track student, faculty, and employee data Process graduate student applicationsCreate organizational charts and spreadsheetsFile and track student, faculty, and employee data

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Certified Nursing Assistant
      • Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

      Provided care for patients in home, group home, and assisted living settingsMaintained safety and precaution standardsProvided thorough documentation to ensure accurate medical records Provided care for patients in home, group home, and assisted living settingsMaintained safety and precaution standardsProvided thorough documentation to ensure accurate medical records

    • Certified Nursing Assistant
      • Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

      Provided care for patients in a skilled nursing facilityHelped hospice, surgical, and memory care patients perform activities of daily livingFollowed infection control protocols Provided care for patients in a skilled nursing facilityHelped hospice, surgical, and memory care patients perform activities of daily livingFollowed infection control protocols

Education

  • Emory University
    Master of Public Health - MPH, Environmental Health
    2020 - 2022
  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas
    Bachelor's degree, Public Health
    2016 - 2020

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