Experience

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  - Coordinated more than 60 student field placements in collaboration with external partners and MPH students which provides real-world experience and learning opportunities to future public health leaders - Mentored more than 20 MPH students and 7 PhD students, facilitating their personal and professional growth and contributing to the development of the next generation of public health professionals - Created engaging and interactive assignments for graduate MPH courses, resulting in higher levels of student satisfaction and increased engagement with course concepts - Modified curriculum to center equity and diversity, resulting in increased student engagement and open discussion on topics related to social justice, diversity, and inclusion, and positive feedback from students - Evaluated Oregon’s Certified Community Behavioral Health (CCBHC) program in collaboration with colleagues, providing valuable insights on program impact, access, community health, and cost to the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Legislature - Conducted in-depth qualitative analysis in collaboration with researchers from the national multi-site Rural Opioid Initiative, contributing to the literature on the co-use of opioids and methamphetamines, stigma, harm reduction, and response to peer overdose in rural US communities Show less



Oregon Health & Science University

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate/Senior Research Associate

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2018

  - Successfully recruited 76 participants from primary care and substance use treatment, county health departments, and Oregon’s Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO) through effective collaboration with the research team - Conducted over 50 semi-structured interviews with diverse participants, including primary care providers, county health officers, substance use treatment providers, CCO executive leaders, and individuals who use drugs. - Facilitated the implementation of the Delphi technique with a group of national experts to identify critical factors for culturally responsive substance use disorder treatment for American Indian/Alaskan Natives. - Trained and led teams in coding and analyzing qualitative interview data, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of the research outcomes. - Delivered presentations of federally funded research findings at local and national conferences, effectively disseminating the results to a broader audience Show less



Portland State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2018

  - Successfully taught undergraduate courses, including Leading Social Change and Civic Engagement: The Role of the Individual, and graduate courses, including Health Systems Organization, Organizational Behavior, and Values and Ethics.- Modified the curriculum of these courses to center equity and diversity, resulting in increased student engagement and positive feedback from course evaluations.- Fostered a positive learning environment by incorporating diverse perspectives and encouraging open discussions on topics related to social justice, diversity, and inclusion Show less

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  - Provided crucial research support on an evaluation project, examining the development and implementation of Patient Centered Primary Care Homes in Oregon, led by Dr. Rissi from Portland State University- Conducted comprehensive and in-depth qualitative interviews with participants, gathering valuable data to inform the project's findings and recommendations.- Played a key role in the development of the code sheet, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the data analysis process- Coded the data using rigorous qualitative research methods, contributing to the production of reliable and meaningful results- Assisted the research team in writing the report, synthesizing the data and findings into clear and concise conclusions. Show less