Samira Tella, MPH
Director of Global Health and Wellness, Center for Mission and Research at St. John's Prep- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Savanna Henderson
It was great working with Samira. She had a solid work ethic and was able to handle multiple projects without compromising quality. She is dedicated, very self-motivated and was incredibly reliable. Samira is an asset to any team.
Dr. Firdosi Mehta
I have known Samira for the past couple of years as her Mentor on the MultiPOD mentoring platform and thereafter. Samira successfully finished her Master of Public Health in Global Health Program Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation. Samira is a committed professional who is passionate about working on issues related to health, environment and systems at grass root level. She completed her thesis by doing some interesting work in Central America, which gave her good exposure to ground realities in developing countries. She is a good team player and will be an asset to any organization that she joins. I wish her every success in her career development. Dr Firdosi R. Mehta Global Health Advisor & Mentor Adjunct Prof. Dalla Lana SPH & York Univ, Toronto, Canada Former WHO Country Representative Mobile :+1 647 871 2454 Email: docfirdosi@gmail.com
Savanna Henderson
It was great working with Samira. She had a solid work ethic and was able to handle multiple projects without compromising quality. She is dedicated, very self-motivated and was incredibly reliable. Samira is an asset to any team.
Dr. Firdosi Mehta
I have known Samira for the past couple of years as her Mentor on the MultiPOD mentoring platform and thereafter. Samira successfully finished her Master of Public Health in Global Health Program Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation. Samira is a committed professional who is passionate about working on issues related to health, environment and systems at grass root level. She completed her thesis by doing some interesting work in Central America, which gave her good exposure to ground realities in developing countries. She is a good team player and will be an asset to any organization that she joins. I wish her every success in her career development. Dr Firdosi R. Mehta Global Health Advisor & Mentor Adjunct Prof. Dalla Lana SPH & York Univ, Toronto, Canada Former WHO Country Representative Mobile :+1 647 871 2454 Email: docfirdosi@gmail.com
Savanna Henderson
It was great working with Samira. She had a solid work ethic and was able to handle multiple projects without compromising quality. She is dedicated, very self-motivated and was incredibly reliable. Samira is an asset to any team.
Dr. Firdosi Mehta
I have known Samira for the past couple of years as her Mentor on the MultiPOD mentoring platform and thereafter. Samira successfully finished her Master of Public Health in Global Health Program Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation. Samira is a committed professional who is passionate about working on issues related to health, environment and systems at grass root level. She completed her thesis by doing some interesting work in Central America, which gave her good exposure to ground realities in developing countries. She is a good team player and will be an asset to any organization that she joins. I wish her every success in her career development. Dr Firdosi R. Mehta Global Health Advisor & Mentor Adjunct Prof. Dalla Lana SPH & York Univ, Toronto, Canada Former WHO Country Representative Mobile :+1 647 871 2454 Email: docfirdosi@gmail.com
Savanna Henderson
It was great working with Samira. She had a solid work ethic and was able to handle multiple projects without compromising quality. She is dedicated, very self-motivated and was incredibly reliable. Samira is an asset to any team.
Dr. Firdosi Mehta
I have known Samira for the past couple of years as her Mentor on the MultiPOD mentoring platform and thereafter. Samira successfully finished her Master of Public Health in Global Health Program Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation. Samira is a committed professional who is passionate about working on issues related to health, environment and systems at grass root level. She completed her thesis by doing some interesting work in Central America, which gave her good exposure to ground realities in developing countries. She is a good team player and will be an asset to any organization that she joins. I wish her every success in her career development. Dr Firdosi R. Mehta Global Health Advisor & Mentor Adjunct Prof. Dalla Lana SPH & York Univ, Toronto, Canada Former WHO Country Representative Mobile :+1 647 871 2454 Email: docfirdosi@gmail.com
Credentials
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Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
NCHECJun, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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St. John's Prep
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Global Health and Wellness, Center for Mission and Research
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Jul 2020 - Present
• Design curriculum to promote multidisciplinary inquiry through the areas of Global Health and Wellness, Environmental Sustainability, Justice & Peace, and Innovation & Design. • Establish programming and initiatives for students, faculty, and community members that encourage thinking critically, taking risks, and building resilience while engaging humanity’s biggest challenges • Serve on the Covid-19 Task Force and Diversity Advisory Committee • Design curriculum to promote multidisciplinary inquiry through the areas of Global Health and Wellness, Environmental Sustainability, Justice & Peace, and Innovation & Design. • Establish programming and initiatives for students, faculty, and community members that encourage thinking critically, taking risks, and building resilience while engaging humanity’s biggest challenges • Serve on the Covid-19 Task Force and Diversity Advisory Committee
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Qualitative Researcher
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
• Evaluated rural community outreach programs by conducting qualitative interviews with community members and local government officials • Created detailed health needs assessment and constructed a comprehensive mental health promotion plan for a district in use by local health area• Developed a series of articles focused on factors impacting indigenous migrant workers in southern Costa Rica, including audio, photography and written articles• Served as Consultant and Writer for Children of the Coffee Documentary
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Humanitas Global
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United States
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International Affairs
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Agriculture and Nutrition Development
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
• Created extensive literature reviews on post-harvest loss in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Guatemala; developed stakeholder interview guides; and coordinated meetings to address scale up for USAID Innovation Lab for Post-Harvest Loss• Regularly attended meetings on agricultural innovations and assisted in the development of a school garden initiative• Managed social media platforms • Created extensive literature reviews on post-harvest loss in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Guatemala; developed stakeholder interview guides; and coordinated meetings to address scale up for USAID Innovation Lab for Post-Harvest Loss• Regularly attended meetings on agricultural innovations and assisted in the development of a school garden initiative• Managed social media platforms
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Pan American Health Organization
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Family, Gender, and Life Course
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
• Created presentations to address sub regional stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health in Latin America• Analyzed qualitative data for the development of appropriate indicators for departmental projects • Organized and compiled departmental technical data to create a comprehensive database • Created presentations to address sub regional stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health in Latin America• Analyzed qualitative data for the development of appropriate indicators for departmental projects • Organized and compiled departmental technical data to create a comprehensive database
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Miriam's Kitchen
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Case Manager and In-Kind Donation Coordinator (Jesuit Volunteer Corp)
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
• Assessed and provided services for individuals experiencing homelessness• Coordinated, maintained, and organized incoming donations• Advocated needs for the homeless to potential donors and community members through large scale speaking events and individual meetings • Assessed and provided services for individuals experiencing homelessness• Coordinated, maintained, and organized incoming donations• Advocated needs for the homeless to potential donors and community members through large scale speaking events and individual meetings
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Creighton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Cognitive Categorization Research Assistant
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Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
• Assisted with research theorizing components of functional categorization in the Dominican Republic• Collected pilot data, interviewed potential participants, and complied qualitative data• Worked in coding process for data collected • Assisted with research theorizing components of functional categorization in the Dominican Republic• Collected pilot data, interviewed potential participants, and complied qualitative data• Worked in coding process for data collected
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Water Quality and Public Health Research Assistant
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May 2010 - Jan 2011
• Educated communities in the Dominican Republic about water quality and contamination • Analyzed and performed lab work on water samples from various rural communities; assisted in analyzing quantitative data and developing better methods for further research • Educated communities in the Dominican Republic about water quality and contamination • Analyzed and performed lab work on water samples from various rural communities; assisted in analyzing quantitative data and developing better methods for further research
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Education
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2016 - 2018
The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH, Global Heath - Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation -
2017 - 2017
Tulane University
Public Health in Cuba Program -
2015 - 2015
Maryknoll Language Institute- Cochabamba, Bolivia
Spanish Language Program -
2009 - 2013
Creighton University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
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