Saima Huq

Program Associate at The AIDS Institute
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Urdu Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Contact Tracing
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Jul, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Conflicts of Interest
    CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
    Mar, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • The AIDS Institute
    • United States
    • Public Policy Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Associate
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Conduct Quality Management and Improvement for 35 providers of legal, nutritional, benefits counseling, health services, etc for people living with HIV throughout New York State as part of the Ending the AIDS Epidemic (EtE) program. • Organize and conduct quarterly knowledge-sharing groups of three sessions each for 35 providers. Provide technical assistance for presentations, manage Zoom meetings (invites, polls, chats, records, etc). Write up and distribute feedback to all participants. • Review abstracts for the 2023 NYS Ending the Epidemic conference. Show less

  • Self Employed
    • United States
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Freelance Editor
      • Sep 2019 - Present

      Wrote and/or edited a variety of articles and papers for professional publication, including papers published July/August 2020 and in July 2021 for the United Nations Common Clusters. Chief editor for speech on sustainable development goals, presented to UN in July 2022. Wrote and/or edited a variety of articles and papers for professional publication, including papers published July/August 2020 and in July 2021 for the United Nations Common Clusters. Chief editor for speech on sustainable development goals, presented to UN in July 2022.

  • Center for Sustainable Development Studies (CSDS)
    • Vietnam
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer
      • Sep 2018 - Present

      Worked in a residential community for war veterans and young people disabled by Agent Orange. Assisted teachers in classroom. Led physical fitness classes for small groups and individual children. July 2021 onwards - found and co-host Friends Without Borders, an online group of former volunteers and people who want to practice English, as COVID has decreased travel and there are fewer chances to practice English in real life. Worked in a residential community for war veterans and young people disabled by Agent Orange. Assisted teachers in classroom. Led physical fitness classes for small groups and individual children. July 2021 onwards - found and co-host Friends Without Borders, an online group of former volunteers and people who want to practice English, as COVID has decreased travel and there are fewer chances to practice English in real life.

  • University of Pennsylvania
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Faculty Contact Tracer
      • Dec 2021 - Sep 2022

      Contacted faculty and staff of University of Pennsylvania for confidential surveys of their social, household and workplace interactions after positive test results for COVID. Provided guidance from the CDC and UPenn Occupational Medicine unit for self-isolation and return-to-work status. Maintained all records in Excel and RedCap. Contacted faculty and staff of University of Pennsylvania for confidential surveys of their social, household and workplace interactions after positive test results for COVID. Provided guidance from the CDC and UPenn Occupational Medicine unit for self-isolation and return-to-work status. Maintained all records in Excel and RedCap.

  • Yale University School of Medicine
    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Associate
      • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

      Collaborated with principal investigators on major revisions and contributions to scientific protocols for two studies on dementia and delirium in older adults. Developed forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques. Conducted follow-up calls and chart review for subjects enrolled in chest pain study. Documented and transmitted study data. Ensured all report forms accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location. Worked independently to develop, manage and organize multi-site studies. Served as coordinator between University and non-Yale collaborators. Show less

  • Teachers College, Columbia University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Interim Assistant Director, Urban Educators Leaders Collaborative
      • Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

      Event logistics and management for Urban Education Leaders Collaborative (UELC). Provide part-time (27 hr/week) operational support and event/project management, including liaising with independent contractors, and Facilities and Catering Departments for events with up to 200 participants in New York City and New Orleans. Financial management of all program expenses, including but not limited to: travel, faculty honoraria, etc Organize research for urban leaders in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Subject: school climate (safety, relationships, community) of schoolchildren in Rio de Janeiro. Show less

  • Curriculum Concepts International
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Consultant
      • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

      Research and curricula writing for public health students around the world. Design projects and exams in: epidemiology, biostatistics, health communication, etc. http://www.cciny.net/ Research and curricula writing for public health students around the world. Design projects and exams in: epidemiology, biostatistics, health communication, etc. http://www.cciny.net/

  • Independent Contractor
    • New York
    • Independent Contractor
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

      Provide technical assistance and event planning to public health endeavors in New York City. Projects include but are not limited to: conference management at NYU, data research for OneRx.com. Provide technical assistance and event planning to public health endeavors in New York City. Projects include but are not limited to: conference management at NYU, data research for OneRx.com.

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Coordinator
      • Apr 2011 - Jul 2015

      Schedule and coordinate logistics to bring Hip Hop HEALS (Healthy Eating and Living in Schools) to 3rd-6th grades in public schools throughout the 5 boroughs. Co-present Hip Hop Stroke, a program designed to teach children the warning signs of stroke and when to call 911 for an adult having a stroke. Conduct baseline, post-test and delayed post-tests to parents to assess improvement of stroke knowledge. Gather model releases from students for televised programs and events, including “Everybody” video featuring First Lady Michelle Obama, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks and Doctor Oz. Show less

  • Public Health Solutions for NYC Department of Health
    • Greater New York City Area
    • HIV Prevention Associate (consultancy)
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

      Project to evaluate Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's NYC Condom Availability Program, to estimate use and public perception of the brand. Other surveys include: Men who have Sex with Men, Staten Island Communities and Women of Color surveys. Conduct street-intercept surveys: approaching potential respondents at random in high-traffic areas and verbally administering a ten minute survey Conduct surveys at NYC STD Clinics and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs): approaching patients/clients and verbally administering a ten minute survey in waiting rooms and other shared spaces. Enter respondents’ answers into hand-held devices. Direct respondents with questions or concerns to local HIV resources, if indicated. Show less

  • New York University Medical Center at Bellevue Hospital
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Research Associate (part-time)
      • Jan 2011 - Mar 2013

      Recruit and enroll diabetic and/or hypertensive patients in a confidential patient satisfaction survey, conducted at Bellevue Hospital, as part of a multi-site clinic improvement project. Interview clinicians for insight into clinic improvement, using analysis of patient surveys. Recruit and enroll diabetic and/or hypertensive patients in a confidential patient satisfaction survey, conducted at Bellevue Hospital, as part of a multi-site clinic improvement project. Interview clinicians for insight into clinic improvement, using analysis of patient surveys.

  • PlusOne Holdings
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Exercise Specialist
      • Sep 2005 - Apr 2012

      Designed and administered health and wellness evaluations and personal training sessions to clients at corporate employee wellness centers, including Barclay’s Capital, Credit Suisse, Union Club, and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Designed and administered health and wellness evaluations and personal training sessions to clients at corporate employee wellness centers, including Barclay’s Capital, Credit Suisse, Union Club, and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Clinical Research Associate, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
      • Sep 2005 - Oct 2006

      Revised and organized documents for submission to Institutional Review Boards. Monitored compliance to protocol, and monitored specimen collection and transmittal. Centrifuged blood samples and prepared slides. Reported adverse events to the IRB. Assist in writing blood and marrow transplant protocols, cooperative group protocols, and pharmaceutical supported protocols. Revised and organized documents for submission to Institutional Review Boards. Monitored compliance to protocol, and monitored specimen collection and transmittal. Centrifuged blood samples and prepared slides. Reported adverse events to the IRB. Assist in writing blood and marrow transplant protocols, cooperative group protocols, and pharmaceutical supported protocols.

  • NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Public Health Epidemiologist
      • May 2004 - May 2005

      Performed Epidemiologic Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Risk Assessment Program. Monitored spikes in waterborne diseases, particularly cryptosporidium and Giardiasis. Managed Drug Sale Monitoring Program for Syndromic and Bioterrorism Surveillance. Performed Epidemiologic Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Risk Assessment Program. Monitored spikes in waterborne diseases, particularly cryptosporidium and Giardiasis. Managed Drug Sale Monitoring Program for Syndromic and Bioterrorism Surveillance.

  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Study Coordinator, Environmental Epidemiology
      • May 2002 - Feb 2004

      Screened, recruited, scheduled and conducted home visits for subjects for study linking air pollution to cardiac events and congestive heart failure. Managed and analyzed EKG and sleep data collected from subjects in confidential database. Revised and organized documents for submission to Institutional Review Boards. Screened, recruited, scheduled and conducted home visits for subjects for study linking air pollution to cardiac events and congestive heart failure. Managed and analyzed EKG and sleep data collected from subjects in confidential database. Revised and organized documents for submission to Institutional Review Boards.

Education

  • The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    Master’s Degree, Public Health
    1998 - 2000
  • Columbia University in the City of New York
    Graduate Studies, Biomedical History
    2012 - 2012
  • Harvard University
    Graduate Studies, Environmental Science
    2002 - 2003
  • American University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Print Journalism
    1991 - 1995
  • TEFL UK
    Certificate of TEFL
    2019 -
  • American University
    Certificate, Spanish Translation Institute
    1998 - 1998
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Certificate, Contact Tracing

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